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Base Power Company

System Integration Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$165K/yr

As a Systems Integration Engineer, you will establish and lead the software-driven integration ... Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset. * Everyone's an Owner: Follow through on ...

Leidos

System Integration Engineer

Egg Harbor Township, NJ · On-site

$164K/yr

... direct impact of your work as TFDM is deployed across the National Airspace System. Travel is ... Integrate, configure, and validate TFDM capabilities within both physical and virtual integration ...

Nastech Global

System Integration Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$192K/yr

System Integration Engineer Location: Arlington, VA (2 days per week onsite) Clearance Required ... Direct Hire Top Skills 3+ years of experience navigating complex customer environments, including ...

Leidos

System Integration Engineer

Egg Harbor Township, NJ · On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

... direct impact of your work as TFDM is deployed across the National Airspace System. Travel is ... Integrate, configure, and validate TFDM capabilities within both physical and virtual integration ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director system integration in the United States is $157,042.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $167,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director System Integration vs Systems Engineer?

AspectDirector System IntegrationSystems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; often with leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; certifications like Cisco, Microsoft may be preferred
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles overseeing multiple projects and teams, strategic planningTechnical roles focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining systems
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, tech firms, and systems integratorsCommon in IT, telecommunications, and technology companies

The main difference is that the Director System Integration focuses on strategic oversight and leadership of integration projects, while the Systems Engineer handles technical implementation and system design. Both roles require technical expertise, but the director role emphasizes management and coordination.

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Director, System Engineering & Integration

San Jose, CA • On-site

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Software Development • 5 - 10K employees
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$178K - $331K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Position Overview
The Director of System Engineering & Integration leads the definition, architecture, and execution of end-to-end system integration across silicon, hardware, firmware, network and software for complex emulator platforms.
This role owns the integration strategy, system bring-up, and verification required to deliver production-ready systems, while driving alignment across globally distributed, cross-functional teams.
Leadership & Organizational Excellence
  • Build and lead global engineering teams responsible for system integration and validation.
  • Drive execution excellence, organizational scaling, and talent development.
  • Foster strong collaboration across hardware, firmware, software, ASIC, and operations teams.

System Architecture & Integration Strategy
  • Define the system integration architecture and technical strategy across ASIC, hardware, firmware, FPGA, and system software.
  • Establish design-for-integration principles, interface contracts, and integration readiness criteria.
  • Guide cross-functional technical decisions across interconnects, embedded systems, and system infrastructure.

System Integration, Bring-up & Validation
  • Own end-to-end integration and bring-up of multi-subsystem platforms.
  • Define and drive system-level validation and verification strategies, including performance and stress testing.
  • Lead resolution of complex cross-layer issues across hardware and software.

Methodology, Tooling & Infrastructure
  • Establish scalable validation infrastructure, automation frameworks, and test environments.
  • Drive standardization and reuse of system-level test methodologies.

Execution & Product Delivery
  • Own system readiness from bring-up to production release, ensuring performance and reliability targets.
  • Partner with engineering and product leadership to ensure predictable delivery.

Qualifications
  • Deep expertise in system engineering across silicon, hardware, firmware, drivers, OS and software.
  • Experience in integrating and delivering complex multi-interface systems.
  • Knowledge of large computing rack system architecture.
  • Proven system-level debugging capability and complex system issue root cause resolutions.
  • Experience leading global, cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Deep experience with interconnect technologies like Ethernet, RoCE / UEC, DDRx, PCIe.

Education:
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fieldwith a minimum of 12 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 8 years of experience
  • Masters / advanced degree in related field preferred.

Preferred Skills
  • Communication infrastructures such as PCIe, Infiniband, and distributed Ethernet network setups.
  • Distro-independent full spectrum of Linux in kernel space and user space in both server and embedded system, including system administration.
  • Distributed computing with high-availability and scalability.
  • System virtualization and containerization and real-world applications.

Impact
Drives successful integration and delivery of complex emulator systems, ensuring seamless interaction across hardware, firmware, network, and software while shaping system engineering practices at scale.
The annual salary range for California is $178,500 to $331,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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