Senior Architect - Data Processing Systems, Analytics and Data Intelligence

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Architect - Data Processing Systems, Analytics and Data Intelligence to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space. This role will help shape the next generation of high-performance data processing platforms with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and system-wide optimization. You will partner closely with architects, engineering teams, end users, and external partners to translate workload insights into practical architecture decisions. The position also plays a key role in evaluating trade-offs across the full stack, from compute kernels and data movement to I/O and platform-level design. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $184,000 – $356,500 annually Responsibilities Co-design future architectures for the company's data processing platforms with a focus on performance and efficiency Engage with end users and partners to incorporate insights into roadmaps and reference architectures Drive full-stack performance optimization from compute kernels to system-level I/O and data movement Collaborate with architects to shape hardware features using workload analysis Partner with teams to build frameworks for navigating design trade-offs across key metrics Develop benchmarking frameworks to evaluate performance sensitivities Analyze production workloads to identify optimization opportunities across the platform stack Qualifications MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience 8+ years of experience in distributed data platforms, databases, systems engineering, performance architecture, or HW/SW co-design Extensive knowledge of data processing systems, accelerated computing, high-performance I/O, or CPU/GPU architecture Experience evaluating system-level trade-offs across diverse workloads is a strong plus Ability to translate complex system analysis into actionable recommendations for various stakeholders Benefits Eligible for equity and benefits Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in data processing Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams Engagement with open-source communities and industry partners Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.