Software Architect

Location :

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Employment Type : Full-time

Salary Range :

160,000 - $220,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Architect to join our client's engineering team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and overseeing the technical vision of complex software systems while leading development teams in building scalable, resilient, and maintainable applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect scalable, high-performance software systems

Lead technical decision-making processes and establish architectural principles

Create and maintain technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives

Mentor development teams and promote best practices

Evaluate and recommend new technologies and frameworks

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Define coding, testing, and architectural standards

Lead architecture reviews and technical design sessions

Ensure system security, performance, and reliability

Drive innovation and technical excellence across engineering teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

10+ years of software development experience

5+ years of architecture experience in enterprise-level applications

Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Deep understanding of software design patterns and principles

Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems

Strong background in API design and integration patterns

Proven track record of delivering large-scale software projects

Experience with DevOps practices and CI / CD pipelines

Technical Skills

Core Technologies

RESTful APIs and GraphQL

Database Design (SQL and NoSQL)

Message Queuing Systems

Distributed Systems

Security Protocols and Best Practices

System Design Patterns

Performance Optimization

Scalability Planning

High Availability Design

Disaster Recovery

Cost Optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to influence and drive consensus

Project and time management expertise

Strong documentation and diagramming skills

What We Offer

Competitive base salary ($160,000 - $220,000)

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Professional development allowance

Home office setup allowance

Wellness benefits

Hybrid work model (2-3 days in office)

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies

Regular architecture forums and tech talks

Mentor and develop junior architects

Participate in technology selection and strategic planning

Contribute to open-source projects

Speak at industry conferences

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Ability to occasionally travel to other office locations (10%)

Available for occasional on-call duties

Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco Bay Area

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