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Nvidia

Senior System Architect, GPU

Santa Clara, CA

Our system architects excel at pushing the state of the art while making the best engineering trade-offs. What you will be doing: * Develop GPU architecture innovations and improvements, optimizing ...

Technogen

Senior System Architect EDI

Linthicum, MD · On-site

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of system architecture, provides innovative code development approaches, supports programming, database development and application integration efforts. * Provides ...

Nvidia

Senior System Architect, GPU

Redmond, WA

Our system architects excel at pushing the state of the art while making the best engineering trade-offs. What you will be doing: * Develop GPU architecture innovations and improvements, optimizing ...

Sensiple Inc.

Senior Pega Developer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$53.25 - $70/hr

Senior Pega Developer Work Location: St. Louis, MO (Onsite) Duration: Long Term Contract Key ... Good Understanding of System Architecture and Application Deployment concepts. * Strong development ...

Primerica, Inc.

Pega Senior System Architect

$120K - $130K/yr

About this Position The Pega Senior System Architect is responsible for developing and implementing business applications using Pega PRPC and other Pega frameworks. This role handles hands on Pega ...

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How much do senior system architect jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior system architect in the United States is $149,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $133,500.00 and $161,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Are system architects in demand?

System architects are in high demand due to the increasing complexity of IT infrastructure and the need for strategic technology planning. Organizations seek professionals with expertise in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture to design scalable and efficient systems. Strong technical skills and relevant certifications can enhance job prospects in this field.

What does a Senior Systems Architect do?

A Senior Systems Architect designs and oversees complex IT systems and infrastructure to meet organizational needs. They analyze requirements, develop architecture frameworks, and collaborate with teams to ensure system integration, often using tools like UML and cloud platforms. Strong technical expertise and leadership skills are essential for this role.

How much do senior systems architects make in the US?

Senior systems architects in the US typically earn between $110,000 and $160,000 annually, with salaries varying based on experience, location, and industry. They often require strong technical skills in system design, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture, and may hold certifications like TOGAF or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

What is the difference between Senior System Architect vs System Engineer?

AspectSenior System ArchitectSystem Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, certifications like TOGAF or AWSBachelor's in Computer Engineering, certifications like Cisco CCNA or CompTIA
Work EnvironmentDesigns overall system architecture, collaborates with stakeholdersImplements, maintains, and troubleshoots systems and networks
Industry UsageUsed in enterprise IT, cloud solutions, and large-scale system designCommon in network infrastructure, software development, and system deployment

While both roles require technical expertise, a Senior System Architect focuses on designing comprehensive system architectures and strategic planning, whereas a System Engineer handles the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems. The architect role is more strategic and design-oriented, while the engineer role is more hands-on and operational.

What is the highest salary of a system architect?

The highest salary for a senior system architect can exceed $150,000 annually, with top earners in large organizations or specialized industries earning over $200,000. Factors influencing salary include experience, certifications, technical skills, and geographic location.
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Infographic showing various Senior System Architect job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,249 per year, or $71.8 per hour.
Senior System Architect Engineer - KitchenAid

Senior System Architect Engineer - KitchenAid

Whirlpool Corporation

Saint Joseph, MI • On-site

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Job description

Requisition ID: 71941
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As theonly major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior System Architect Engineer (Senior Analyst, Engineering). This is an onsite role at our St. Joseph Technology Center in MI.
This role will be responsible for system architecture design for strategic innovation and business growth in the KitchenAid's Breakfast category.
This role owns the architecture design - the conceptual system architecture model, requirements, and traceability to key decisions and trade-offs between requirements and architecture design - design to production, as well as innovation and advanced development activities to support the Global Product Plan.
The role will include high levels of cross functional teaming with non- technical team members including, marketing, consumer design and legal teams. As such a candidate must have exceptional team building and communication capabilities.
Your responsibilities will include
  • Drive Category Planning: Identify business and innovation opportunities, translating knowledge gaps into Advanced Development projects to de-risk product delivery
  • Provide Technical Leadership: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), capturing architecture knowledge and fostering a systems-thinking mindset across the engineering team.
  • Define Architecture Strategy: Create clear attribute trade-off spaces, product variant rules, and requirement guardrails for the KitchenAid Breakfast category product architectures.
  • Translate Stakeholder Needs: Convert Voice of Consumer (VOC) inputs into clear, measurable Voice of Engineer (VOE) system-level requirements.
  • Lead Target Setting: Own competitive set testing and technical target setting, while supporting Marketing and Legal on claims validation and messaging.
  • Develop V&V Plans: Establish and support robust Verification and Validation (V&V) plans to ensure all system requirements are fully met.
  • Lead Advanced Development Projects: Lead technical decision-making, design reviews, and trade-offs (cost, quality, time) to ensure projects launch within guardrails.
  • Execute Predictive Validation: Drive full system validation utilizing predictive modeling and "test-to-learn" methodologies from concept through product validation stages.

Minimum requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 4+ years of industry experience in product development

Preferred skills and experiences
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems or Chemical)
  • Systems Engineering Expertise: Strong experience in Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, and establishing robust Design Verification Plans (DVP) or V&V frameworks
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Proven ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional, non-technical stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Legal, Consumer Insights)
  • VOC to VOE Translation: Experience translating the Voice of the Consumer (VOC) into actionable Voice of the Engineer (VOE) technical specifications
  • Advanced Development / Front-End Innovation: Experience managing front-end or advanced development projects specifically aimed at de-risking technology before mass production

What we offer
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Additional information
Whirlpool's Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
  • Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
  • Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
  • Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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