System Architecture Team Lead (Platform, Cloud)

The System Architecture Team Lead will lead and mentor a team of architects responsible for the foundational platform, kernel optimizations, and cloud-native infrastructure. This role focuses on the "engine" of the system—ensuring a scalable, high-performance, and resilient architecture built on Kubernetes, microservices, and advanced networking. You will serve as the primary technical authority for our infrastructure strategy, driving the evolution of our cell-site software platform and integrating AI-driven capabilities into our architectural framework.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor an existing team of 6–7 System Architects; Establish and enforce standardized methodologies for the team, including templates and quality bars for Technical Specification Documents (TSDs) and architectural RFCs; Drive the technical strategy for the cell-site software platform, built on Kubernetes (EKSA/SUSE) in a cloud-native architecture; Spearhead the adoption of AI-assisted development tools and workflows to accelerate engineering productivity and automate Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Ensure architects actively participate in planning and execution of tasks, defining and formalizing feature-level KPIs; Lead initiatives to improve system observability and debuggability across complex distributed deployments; Balance real-time constraints, resource management, and networking requirements inherent to high-performance systems; Incorporate feedback from deployed systems into product improvements and the technical roadmap

Requirements

3+ years as an Architecture Team Lead or Technical Lead; Strong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture (preferably EKSA or SUSE) and container orchestration; Good understanding of the Linux kernel, memory management, and I/O subsystems; Solid understanding of L2–L7 networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and high-speed data planes; Familiarity with using LLMs and AI frameworks to enhance engineering workflows or product capabilities; Proven ability to produce high-quality technical specifications and work within SAFe/Agile environments; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field

Nice to have

Familiarity with the cellular stack (4G/5G NR, RAN, Core) or wireless communication protocols; Experience with Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) or Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNFs); Experience modernizing complex systems while maintaining production stability