Director, Systems Architecture; Hardware Development

Job Description

About The Role:

The Director of Systems Architecture will build and lead a team expected to deliver complete compute systems that drive new innovative technologies into rack‑mounted server designs, resulting in customized hyperscale data‑center solutions.

The leader will directly manage a systems architecture team and work across a multi‑functional group of architects to ensure on‑time delivery of new products by setting aggressive yet realistic development schedules, closely monitoring progress, balancing resources, and driving engineering teams. The executive must be an experienced engineering leader with direct experience shipping innovative products while fostering an environment of execution, rapid time to market, and technical excellence.

• Drive and execute complete programs to successfully deliver reference systems, customized solutions, and critical new technology leadership through the selection, building, and development of strong, innovation‑driven teams.
• Drive change that results in new value and market leadership.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration across multiple disciplines and departments.

• Seasoned engineer and manager with experience developing and shipping a portfolio of innovative products.
• Technical expert, knowledgeable across all facets of hardware engineering, and experienced across functions in an engineering organization.
• Hands‑on leader capable of harnessing creativity and passion, building rapport with and guiding a team of high‑performing engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to implement, manage, and execute scalable processes that result in high performance against schedules and deliverables.

A successful leader will thrive in a fast‑paced atmosphere, collaborate with technical and business professionals inside and outside the company, and possess strong communication, strategic acumen, leadership in building innovation‑driven teams, and a comprehensive understanding of the system development lifecycle, integration, testing, validation, and manufacturing processes.

• BSEE or similar technical degree.
• 15+ years of system design and development experience or equivalent.
• Proven track record of leading global system development teams.

• Compensation & Financial Security
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  Competitive base salary, performance‑based annual bonus eligibility, 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs.
• Health & Wellness
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  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers; mental health resources and employee wellness support programs; company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Time Away & Work‑Life Balance
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  Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays; parental leave and family care support programs.
• Growth & Purpose
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  Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities; matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about.

ZT Group Int’l. 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.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under U.S. law, or to be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.