Homeoffice Associate Director of Software Architecture bei Carrier

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Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About this position

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Associate Director of Software Architecture to lead the design of a high-performance, scalable system architecture that empowers end customers to dynamically control electrical loads on the grid. This role is instrumental in enabling real-time, bi-directional communication between distributed devices and cloud systems to support grid flexibility, demand response, and energy optimization.

This leader will work across multiple specialized component teams—including embedded firmware, cloud services, data engineering, mobile/web applications, and DevOps—to define and guide the delivery of a cohesive, end-to-end solution architecture. You’ll align technical direction, ensure seamless interoperability, and be accountable for the architectural integrity of the system from edge to cloud.

Role Responsibilities:

• Define the required functional components and functions required for the system solution
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance technical architectures.
• Produce technical architecture documents, system design specifications, and API documentation.
• Define system interfaces, integration points, and data flow diagrams.
• Plan for horizontal/vertical scaling and disaster recovery.
• Define security architecture and ensure compliance with standards (e.g., NERC, SOC2).
• Maintain architectural decision records (ADRs).
• Choose appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools based on requirements and constraints.
• Oversee teams implementing the technical design.

Role Purpose:

• Lead the design of a high-performance, scalable system architecture that empowers end customers to dynamically control electrical loads on the grid
• Enable real-time, bi-directional communication between distributed devices and cloud systems to support grid flexibility, demand response, and energy optimization.
• Communicate with senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization; conducts briefings with senior leaders in and outside of job function
• Work across multiple specialized component teams to define and guide the delivery of a cohesive, end-to-end solution architecture

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 12+ years of experience in the IT industry, with a focus on software development, systems engineering, or architecture. 
• 8+ years in a dedicated Architect role (for example but not limited to: Solutions Architect, Data Architect, Enterprise Architect).
• 3+ years experience in architecting complex IoT systems capable of scaling 10,000+ connected devices with a reliability SLA of greater than 99.5%.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Additional Information:

• Immigration sponsorship is not supported for this position.

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Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. 

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