Occupation
Systems Architect
Systems architects design the overall technical structure of an organization's IT systems, applying systems design and enterprise architecture frameworks to ensure scalability, security, and integration across platforms. They typically work with cloud computing environments like AWS or Azure and oversee network architecture and API/integration design to connect disparate systems. This senior technical role suits experienced engineers who can translate business requirements into robust, long-term technology blueprints.
Duties & responsibilities
- Design end-to-end technical architecture for complex systems spanning multiple engineering disciplines
- Translate business and mission requirements into scalable, production-ready system blueprints
- Define performance, power, cost, and reliability tradeoffs across system components and platforms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and domain-specific engineers
- Evaluate and integrate vendor solutions, industry standards, and emerging technologies into system designs
- Document technical requirements and architectural specifications for engineering and manufacturing teams
- Lead technical decision-making that balances innovation with schedule, budget, and operational constraints
What Systems Architect roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Systems Architect make?
Too few Systems Architect postings state pay to publish a median yet: 8 of 8 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Systems Architect roles?
8 open Systems Architect roles from 6 employers; the most at NVIDIA, Boeing and CesiumAstro.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Systems Architect in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 8
- Employers
- 6
- Median pay
- —
- Disclose pay
- —
on Career App right now
hiring for it
not enough disclosed
of these roles
Career ladder
Often leads to
Similar roles
Open Systems Architect roles (8)
IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH)
Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)
San Diego, CA · $121,585 – $158,062
A technical leadership role overseeing hardware architecture and systems integration for critical defense information systems, managing procurement, lifecycle maintenance, and cross-functional team coordination. Best suited for someone with deep expertise in systems engineering, hardware strategy, and the ability to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges in a government contracting environment.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
RF Communication System Architect
CesiumAstro
Full-time · El Segundo, CA · $228,000 – $279,000
CesiumAstro seeks a senior technical leader to architect end-to-end communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms, translating customer needs into designs spanning antennas, RF electronics, signal processing, and software. The role suits someone with deep expertise in communications disciplines who can balance technical innovation with mission performance, cost, and schedule across the full solution lifecycle.
Listed on CesiumAstro’s careers site · Apply there ↗
System Architect
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $129,150 – $327,810
This role involves developing the architecture and requirements for advanced iterations of a commercial launch vehicle, translating business objectives into technical concepts, and performing trade studies to guide development. It suits experienced aerospace engineers comfortable making rapid decisions with incomplete information and seeing their designs through to flight operations.
Listed on Stoke Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Vehicle Management Systems Architect (Lead or Principal)
Boeing
Full-time · USA - Berkeley, MO · $164,900 – $266,800
Lead or design the overall architecture and hardware integration for Boeing's Vehicle Management System, a complex aerospace platform. This role suits experienced systems architects with aerospace or embedded systems expertise who want to mentor technical teams and drive critical defense programs.
Listed on Boeing’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior GPU Functional Modeling Architect
NVIDIA
$152,000 – $287,500
NVIDIA is seeking an experienced engineer to model and simulate GPU architectures, developing the platforms and infrastructure that validate new generations of graphics processors. This role suits someone with strong C++ and Python skills who enjoys solving complex systems problems at the architecture level.
Listed on NVIDIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗
DMTS, Systems Architect
Micron Technology
Full-time · $208,000 – $416,000
This role leads the architectural design of next-generation DRAM memory systems at Micron, influencing decisions across silicon, packaging, and platform interfaces. It suits an experienced semiconductor architect with deep DRAM expertise who can bridge technical domains and shape long-term product strategy.
Listed on Micron Technology’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Hardware System Design Engineer
NVIDIA
Full-time · Hillsboro, OR · $168,000 – $258,750
This role involves architecting data center systems at scale, from chip design through full deployment, working across hardware and software teams to deliver next-generation computing infrastructure. It suits someone with deep experience in complex product systems who can bridge silicon, mechanical, power, and thermal considerations while leading cross-functional teams.
Listed on NVIDIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Systems Architect - Datacenter
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, CA · $184,000 – $287,500
NVIDIA seeks a Systems Architect to design next-generation GPU-based AI supercomputing datacenters, defining engineering requirements and managing tradeoffs across performance, power, cooling, and cost. This role suits experienced engineers who can collaborate across teams to create scalable, production-ready datacenter blueprints.
Listed on NVIDIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Likely next role (16)
Where Systems Architects commonly go next: Enterprise Architect.
Enterprise Architect
Office of Personnel Management
Washington, DC · $147,945 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Workday Architect
Voyager
Full-time · Denver, CO · $140,000 – $190,000 · Remote
This role leads the technical strategy and architecture of Voyager's Workday platform, designing systems for HR and payroll operations while managing integrations and mentoring the systems team. It suits experienced Workday professionals who can translate business needs into scalable configurations and serve as the escalation point for complex technical decisions.
Listed on Voyager’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Enterprise Architect
Juniper Networks
Listed on Juniper Networks’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Director, Data & Digital Product Architecture
Cigna
United States Work at Home · $184,400 – $307,400
This role leads the design and implementation of an enterprise data architecture and solution framework, standardizing ad-hoc work into reusable, governed assets across the organization. It suits experienced data architects and solution designers who can manage large-scale initiatives, mentor teams, and embed AI-driven automation to accelerate delivery cycles while maintaining governance standards.
Listed on Cigna’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Principal Enterprise Architect, Data
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Full-time · $178,690 – $293,560
Guardian seeks a Principal Enterprise Architect to lead strategic technology direction across the organization, translating business strategy into enterprise standards, target-state designs, and modernization roadmaps. This role suits senior architects with deep cross-domain expertise who can influence complex federated technology organizations and mentor architects while balancing business value, cost, risk, and long-term maintainability.
Listed on The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America’s careers site · Apply there ↗
ServiceNow Insurance Smart Apps Architect
DXC Technology
DXC is seeking a senior architect leader to define and oversee the technical strategy for their Assure Smart Apps platform built on ServiceNow, responsible for designing scalable and secure solutions across insurance technology systems. This role suits experienced enterprise architects with deep ServiceNow expertise and insurance domain knowledge who can guide multiple engineering teams and influence strategy at executive levels.
Listed on DXC Technology’s careers site · Apply there ↗
VP, Enterprise Architecture - Modernization
American International Group
Full-time · $118,000 – $178,000
This role leads the modernization and innovation strategy for enterprise architecture across AIG's technology landscape, overseeing the architecture community and reporting to the Global head of Architecture. The position suits experienced technology leaders with deep expertise in cloud, AI/ML, and hybrid infrastructure who can shape enterprise IT direction while managing teams of architects across the organization.
Listed on American International Group’s careers site · Apply there ↗
RISE Enterprise Architecture Chief Expert
SAP
Full-time · Middlesex, GB, TW148HD
Lead enterprise architecture strategy for SAP's largest customers by designing comprehensive digital transformation roadmaps aligned with RISE, Clean Core, and cloud adoption best practices. This role suits experienced architects who thrive in senior advisory positions partnering with C-level executives to modernize complex IT landscapes.
Listed on SAP’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director, Enterprise Finance Architecture
LSEG
LSEG is seeking an experienced enterprise architect to lead the strategic transformation of their finance systems and platforms, guiding modernization initiatives including cloud migration, data architecture, and AI integration while overseeing governance and mentoring engineering teams. This role suits seasoned architects comfortable influencing stakeholders across large organizations and translating complex technical decisions into business value.
Listed on LSEG’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Domain Architecture Director - Customer & Loyalty
Norwegian Cruise Line
Miami, FL
Lead the architectural strategy and governance of Norwegian Cruise Line's customer, identity, and loyalty technology ecosystem, working across federated delivery teams to ensure data consistency, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability of customer-facing platforms. This strategic director role suits experienced enterprise architects with deep knowledge of CRM, loyalty systems, and customer data platforms who can influence stakeholders across technology, marketing, and business functions.
Listed on Norwegian Cruise Line’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Roles similar to Systems Architect (45)
From Application Architect, Big Data Architect, Business Intelligence Architect, Chief Technology Officer, Cloud Architect, Cloud Security Architect, Computer Systems Architect, Cyber Security Architect, Data Architect, Database Architect, Distinguished Engineer, Enterprise Architect.
Senior Enterprise Data Architect, NF5
U.S. Marine Corps
Quantico, VA · $145,000 – $165,000
MCCS seeks a senior technical leader to design and oversee the modernization of enterprise data platforms for military community services, bridging legacy systems with cloud infrastructure while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The role suits experienced data architects who can manage complex migrations, mentor technical teams, and serve as the authority on enterprise data strategy across large, regulated organizations.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
IT Cybersecurity Specialist (ENTARCH/AI)
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
This federal position advises senior leaders on enterprise cybersecurity architecture and identity management, with particular focus on AI-integrated security and Okta authentication systems. It suits experienced security architects who can work at the strategy level guiding organizational modernization efforts.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Enterprise Architect
Office of Personnel Management
Washington, DC · $147,945 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Chief Technology Officer
U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)
Contract · Fort Bragg, NC · $154,492 – $197,200
A senior technology leadership role within U.S. Army Special Forces Command responsible for developing cyberspace strategy, evaluating emerging technologies, and driving technology modernization to support military operations. This position suits experienced federal technologists with deep expertise in military systems and strategic technology planning.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Workday Architect
Voyager
Full-time · Denver, CO · $140,000 – $190,000 · Remote
This role leads the technical strategy and architecture of Voyager's Workday platform, designing systems for HR and payroll operations while managing integrations and mentoring the systems team. It suits experienced Workday professionals who can translate business needs into scalable configurations and serve as the escalation point for complex technical decisions.
Listed on Voyager’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Staff AI Data Transformation Architect
Oura
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $169,150 – $233,000
This role leads the strategic and operational transformation of AI and data practices across Ōura, building company-wide adoption frameworks, governance guardrails, and technical infrastructure without direct reports. It suits someone with deep AI platform experience who thrives as a technical leader, influencing senior stakeholders to move beyond isolated pilots into sustained, measurable organizational practice.
Listed on Oura’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Cyber Security Architect
Live Nation Entertainment
Beverly Hills, CA
Listed on Live Nation Entertainment’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Enterprise Architect
Juniper Networks
Listed on Juniper Networks’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Application Architect
Arrow Electronics
Peabody, MA
Listed on Arrow Electronics’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Data Solutions Architect
Protective Life
Birmingham, AL · $124,500 – $170,000 · Remote
A senior technical leader designing enterprise data solutions that bridge business strategy and technical delivery, working across teams to create scalable analytics and AI capabilities. This role suits architects who combine deep data expertise with the ability to influence through credibility and relationships across an organization.
Listed on Protective Life’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Employers hiring Systems Architects
6 in total, most open roles first.
- NVIDIA3 roles
- BBoeing1 role
- CCesiumAstro1 role
- C(
- Micron Technology1 role
- SSStoke Space1 role