Principal System Architect

As the Principal System Architect, you will be at the forefront of our R&D efforts, contributing to the analysis and specification of key features for our WaveSuite product. Working closely with a team of domain experts and over 400 SW developers, you will own the system architecture, lead cross-functional technical initiatives, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions. Your customer-centric mindset and ability to engage with key partners will be instrumental in driving the success of our products. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications/Electrical engineering or Computer Science with >10y or Experience in the TelCo domain Requirements Engineering: You can define and refine both functional and non-functional requirements to ensure clear product goals. Translate complex technical insights into clear, actionable business requirements for internal teams and stakeholders Experience in SW and System Architecture and Systems Engineering Experience with AI DLC, agentic AI harnesses as well as automation projects Optical Networking: You have deep knowledge on L0/L1/L2 networks and and ideally some experience on how to operate and manage transport networks Guide and engage with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality and timely solution delivery Restful API definition: knowledge on OpenAPI, gRPC and general API best practices (like TAPI, OpenConfig) Systems Thinking & Detail Orientation: You can see the big picture and pay attention to the details, ensuring complex systems are built with precision and reliability. Communication & Leadership: You are an excellent communicator, able to deliver presentations and detailed specifications. You are fluent in English and have a collaborative approach Standardization: You should be able to follow up with and contribute to standardization (ONF, MEF, TMF, IETF) Kubernetes/Containerization: You deeply understand container technology and Kubernetes, including building API extensions to manage complex applications. Distributed Systems: You have 10+ years of experience architecting and scaling resilient, high-performance distributed systems, ideally in observability or data-driven products. Cloud-Native & DevOps: You have a foundation in cloud-native and DevOps practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, system reliability, root cause analysis, and performance optimization. Cloud Engineering: You have cloud engineering skills with experience deploying in both on-prem and public cloud environments.