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Resideo · 1 day ago

Principal Solution Architect

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$172K/yr - $257K/yr

12+ years exp

Resideo is a global manufacturer and distributor of technology-driven solutions for smart homes. They are seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to lead the architectural design and technical strategy for connected smart home products, focusing on integrating IoT devices and cloud platforms.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Marcus Alicea

Responsibilities

Architect holistic, end-to-end solutions that integrate IoT devices, mobile/web applications, APIs, and cloud platforms (primarily Azure)

Translate complex business requirements and product concepts into scalable solution designs that meet functional, performance, security, compliance, and other non-functional requirements (NFRs)

Define solution-level tradeoffs across our six core architecture pillars: Security, Performance, Cost, Reliability, Operations, and Developer/User Usability

Drive standardization of architectural development practices across the organization while de-risking future system capabilities through hands-on development of POCs and frameworks

Lead design of resilient and observable systems with recovery strategies for connectivity interruptions, service outages, and system failures

Partner with product managers, technical teams, and enterprise architects to align solutions with long-term platform strategy and standardization efforts

Guide cross-functional teams on architectural tradeoffs and document key architectural decisions within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology

Support cross-team design reviews, architectural governance, and best practice enforcement across multiple programs and portfolios

Collaborate with cybersecurity and privacy teams to ensure secure-by-design and privacy-compliant architectures

Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of architectural decisions, C4 diagrams, and interface specifications

Qualification

AzureIoT architectureCloud-native systemsReal-time data processingScaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Secure design principlesStakeholder managementCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

12+ years of experience in software architecture and development, including formal architecture role experience beyond individual programs, with hands-on development background

Experience designing cloud-native, distributed systems using Azure as primary platform, with proven track record on large-scale systems serving millions of users

Ability to communicate and educate architectural principals and development best practices to both engineering teams and leadership stakeholders

Deep understanding of IoT protocols, data pipelines, API integration patterns, and connected device ecosystems with real-time data processing experience

Experience working within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology across multiple teams and products

Familiarity with secure design principles and compliance standards (GDPR, SOC-2, ISO 27001) and privacy-by-design approaches

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to document architectural decisions using C4 diagrams and architectural decision records

Preferred

Familiarity with TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture frameworks. Experience working within formal architectural governance structures such as Architecture Review Boards

Experience with platform convergence, reusable architecture components, and modular system design. Knowledge of mobile/web application architecture frameworks including React and native applications

Experience in smart home, connected device, or consumer electronics domains. Understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in connected home ecosystems

Background in embedded systems or firmware development. Understanding of the full stack from device firmware through cloud services

Experience leveraging AI and machine learning capabilities in product development and system architecture. Understanding of how AI/ML can be integrated into IoT and connected device solutions

Ability to translate complex business requirements into well-structured, technically feasible, and scalable solutions