Schneider Electric

Chief Software Architect

Schneider Electric$230K — $285K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Extensive experience with distributed systems and cloud-native architecture including microservices and API-first design.
  • Proficiency in core programming languages used in enterprise systems, particularly C++, C#, Java, Python, or Go.
  • In-depth knowledge of Azure, focusing on security, networking, and platform services (preferred).
  • Demonstrated success in deploying AI solutions in production environments with a focus on MLOps and governance.
  • Strong skills in creating architecture documentation and driving standardization across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and establish reference architectures, standards, and integration guardrails.
  • Design cloud-native systems for scalability and modernization across product portfolios.
  • Lead the production deployment of AI, focusing on model lifecycle and responsible integration.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to identify impactful AI use cases.
  • Influence and align diverse CTOs and engineering leaders on architecture and technical strategy.
  • Set up architecture councils and best practices to facilitate technical decision-making.
  • Sponsor innovative projects and measure their outcomes for scalability.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with remote options.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Access to state-of-the-art tools and technology.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Chief Software Architect (Energy Management Software & Services)

Job Title: Chief Software Architect - Energy Management Software & Services
Reporting To: CTO, Energy Management Software & Services
Experience:10+ years in software innovation & design (preferred)

Role Purpose

The Chief Software Architect sets the target-state architecture and technical vision for an interconnected portfolio-ensuring scalability, security, and product velocity across diverse platforms and teams. This role requires a leader who can communicate across multiple CTOs and senior engineering organizations, align competing strategies, and establish practical standards that teams adopt.

Key Responsibilities
  • Architecture Vision & Scalable Design
    • Define reference architectures, standards, patterns, and guardrails (APIs, data, integration, identity, observability, reliability).
    • Design scalable cloud-native systems across portfolio products, including modernization and convergence roadmaps.
  • AI Deployment & Embedded Intelligence
    • Lead architecture for production AI deployment: model lifecycle, MLOps/LLMOps, evaluation, monitoring, governance, and responsible AI.
    • Partner with engineering and product leaders to identify high-impact AI use cases and ensure safe, reliable integration.
  • Multi-CTO Alignment & Technical Leadership
    • Influence and align multiple CTOs and senior engineering leaders with differing strategies and constraints.
    • Establish decision forums (architecture councils, ADR practices, technical steering) and drive adoption.
  • Innovation Across the Org
    • Propose and sponsor pilots/POCs, measure outcomes, and scale what works-across software + services delivery models.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Strong experience with distributed systems and cloud-native architecture (microservices, event-driven design, API-first, domain-driven design).
  • Hands-on technical depth in one or more core languages commonly used in enterprise systems such as C++, C#, Java, Python, and/or Go (C++ especially relevant in performance-sensitive / industrial software contexts).
  • Deep experience with Azure (preferred), including security, networking, identity, and platform services.
  • Proven track record of production AI deployment (MLOps, monitoring, governance) and integrating AI into scalable systems.
  • Strong architecture documentation discipline (ADRs, reference designs, standards) and ability to drive adoption across teams.

Tools & Platforms

Jira, Azure, CI/CD ecosystems, modern observability tooling.

Critical Behaviors
  • Exceptional communication; can translate architecture to executives and engineers.
  • Sets independent technical vision; balances pragmatism, security, cost, and delivery realities.
  • Innovative mindset with strong leadership and accountability.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
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166,025 employees
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Founded
1836
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