Principal Storage Architect

Requisition : R-104332

• Engage strategic storage vendors (HDD, SSD, RAID, HBA, JBOD enclosures, chassis port expander) in developing compelling storage solutions for customers. Identify opportunities to partner with vendors on optimized and validated solutions for customer workloads.
• Work very closely with storage product managers to coordinate all vendor engagements to successfully achieve all of the company’s business goals.
• Assess existing storage solutions being sold to customers today, develop a roadmap for next generation storage products, identify storage roadmap gaps, and work with senior management on determining viability of closing roadmap gaps with new storage products.
• Monitor storage solutions from across the industry that includes DAS, SAN, NAS, NAND‑based, PCIe‑connected, and Cold Store. Develop collateral and train the sales team on the strengths and weaknesses of ZT storage products.
• Develop and maintain an in‑depth understanding of industry standard storage workloads and trends in connectivity.
• Work with quality and reliability engineers (QRE) to monitor quality of deployed storage solutions in the field. Use this data in assessing new storage offerings from vendors.

• BS degree – preferably in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering – with 12+ years of experience (alternatively a MS and 10+ years).
• Hands‑on experience in running storage‑based benchmarks (Orion, IOMeter, SPC). Ability to interpret results and optimize solutions for specific workloads that may be sensitive to IOPs, latency, or other performance metrics as defined by the customer.
• Experience working in globally dispersed teams.
• Ability to provide both technology, reliability, and cost assessments on new storage product offerings.
• Track record of being able to course‑correct in a highly volatile business environment based on new requirements or updated information.
• Experience in architecting cloud‑based storage solutions.
• Strong network and relationships in the storage community (highly desired).

Typical base salary: between $148,125 and $246,875 per year. Final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

• Competitive base salary
• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous match
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs
• Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

Including mental health resources and employee wellness support programs.

ZT Group International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All offers of employment will be conditional on the applicant being either (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157, or (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C. §1158, and (b) eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Trade & U.S. Department of Commerce.