*This role is located in Chicago, IL. Candidates must be located in, or willing to relocate specifically to Chicago, IL in order to be considered for this role.Software Architect If you enjoy creating architecture blueprints with direct customer input, and building software systems that address real manufacturing needs, that can be easily deployed with various customers and scaled across
We are looking for Software Architect . This position is located in Chicago, IL. You'll make an impact by:- Architecting scalable industrial software systems, guiding technical decisions, and ensuring systems meet business and quality requirements
- Designing modular system packages and providing clear implementation guidance
- Evaluating technology stack capabilities to support replication and scale across different manufacturing environments
- Integrating new systems with existing IT and OT landscapes across the full automation pyramid-from control systems up to MES and ERP
- Driving readiness assessments for scalable deployment, including system and quality testing
- Building strong relationships with customers and partners through hands-on and strategic technical leadership
- Defining system capabilities in scope and creating technical implementation guides for consistent deployment
Basic Qualifications:- 7+ years of experience in software architecture or a similar role
- 10+ years of overall professional experience
- Experience in developing, commissioning, or validating software systems in industrial automation environments
- Strong understanding of programming (e.g., Rust, C++) and systems development concepts (e.g., memory and concurrency management), as well as communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, OPC UA)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on mindset
- Experience working in cross-functional, customer-facing teams
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles
- Experience with industrial systems such as PLC, SCADA, DCS, Edge/IoT platforms, and ERP/MES
- Experience with modern software practices (e.g., infrastructure as code, automated testing, containerization)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience working with customers, including prototyping, validation, and iterative improvement
- Knowledge of testing, compliance, and validation in regulated environments
- Willingness to travel during key deployment phases
- Experience bridging engineering and real-world deployment to enable adoption of new systems
- Ability to share feedback from deployment experience with global product teams to drive continuous improvement
You'll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $122,951 - $210,773 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
