Location This role is located onsite at Santa Clara, California. About the job you are considering Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of networking and security technologies? We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Architect to lead the design and development of innovative hardware platforms that power enterprise-scale networking and security solutions. In this role, you will drive technical strategies , architect complex hardware and system solutions, and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to bring products from concept through production. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in system architecture, hardware/software integration, and large-scale enterprise platforms, with a proven ability to lead technical execution, mentor engineering teams, and drive innovation across complex product development programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and is motivated by delivering high-impact products that influence the future of connected technologies. Your role

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of digital and mixed-signal hardware platforms for networking and security products.
• Define technical strategy and provide architectural leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Guide schematic design, component selection, and interface architecture decisions to ensure scalable and robust hardware solutions.
• Drive the development of high-speed interface architectures, including PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, USB, and SerDes technologies.
• Lead board bring-up, system integration, debugging, validation, and hardware qualification activities.
• Review and optimize signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), reliability, and overall system performance.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver production-ready products and resolve complex field issues through root-cause analysis.
• Mentor engineering teams, promote best practices, and drive innovation across hardware architecture and product development initiatives.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 12+ years of experience in system architecture, hardware design, or product development.
• Deep expertise in system architecture, hardware/software integration, and enterprise-scale platform development, with a proven track record of leading technical strategy and execution.
• Experience architecting and developing networking and security products, including switches, routers, firewalls, and security appliances.
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet technologies, hardware acceleration, networking hardware architectures, and embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed board design, mixed-signal hardware, power circuitry, and advanced interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB, and SerDes.
• Proficiency with hardware design tools (Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or similar), along with knowledge of EMI/EMC, safety, reliability testing, and manufacturing readiness

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:$82,082 - $193,440. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity. It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws. Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility