Director, Chief Software Architect

The Chief Software Architect is responsible for defining, evolving, and governing the end‑to‑end architecture of the myQ IoT platform at Chamberlain Group. This role provides enterprise‑level technical leadership across cloud and middleware platforms, IoT connectivity and services, video systems, and interactions with firmware & hardware, and all internal and external system integrations that power myQ residential and commercial solutions at scale.

• Develop and maintain an Architectural Roadmap that supports all software engineering and product roadmaps.
• Specify and implement architectural guidelines and standards for myQ product and application development with other architects.
• Drive how GenAI can influence, improve, and expedite software delivery.
• Set standards and best practices to create reusable code, components, data, and platform capabilities.
• Lead technical discussions in community of practice, design review, or other technical meeting forums.
• Communicate broadly, coach, and teach engineering management, including roadmap reviews with executive stakeholders to align with company strategy.
• Conduct proof‑of‑concept development, technical assessments, or embed with product or platform engineering teams as needed.
• Collaborate with other side‑team experts (infrastructure, data, analytics) to develop features and platform enhancements.
• Analyze requirements and produce thoughtful software designs of high scope and complexity with architects and senior engineers.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to engineers and architects to increase development teams’ software capability.
• Stay current on modern technologies and innovations that can enhance the commercial success of the myQ connectivity solution.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines and protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping confidential information secure.
• Maintain technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networks, and professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electronics). 12–15+ years of progressive experience in software, systems, or platform architecture.
• Significant ownership of large‑scale, distributed systems.
• Proven experience architecting and scaling IoT platforms supporting millions of connected devices, including onboarding, identity, messaging, telemetry, and command/control.
• Strong background in cloud‑native architectures on major public cloud platforms (AWS preferred), including event‑driven systems, microservices, data pipelines, and high‑availability designs.
• Hands‑on experience designing and evolving end‑to‑end systems spanning cloud services, embedded firmware, hardware capabilities, mobile/web applications, and third‑party integrations.
• Demonstrated experience with video platforms or data‑intensive systems, including real‑time streaming, storage, analytics, and cost‑aware architecture at scale.
• Deep understanding of consumer security, localized data privacy concerns, and compliance principles across cloud, IoT devices, APIs, and customer‑facing systems.
• Track record of leading platform modernization initiatives, introducing modern technologies and architectural patterns while managing technical debt.
• Experience influencing and guiding multiple engineering teams and senior leaders through complex architectural decisions in a matrixed organization.
• Strong ability to translate business and product strategy into clear technical direction, architectural standards, and system design trade‑offs.
• Experience partnering with Product Management, Operations, Quality, and Customer‑facing teams to deliver reliable, customer‑centric platforms.
• Prior experience in consumer IoT, smart home, access control, or industrial IoT environments strongly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of software development and design principles; cloud‑based development;
  IoT systems; leadership and communication skills.

Pay range: $ – $. Base pay may vary. Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility). Short‑term incentive plan participation available.

Chamberlain Group is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact