Your hub for the best Chief Systems Engineer positions that are currently open. Have a direct impact on systems engineering strategies at the executive level.
A Chief Systems Engineer is responsible for overseeing all system related engineering activities in an organization. They work closely with multiple teams to ensure coordination and integration of systems and hardware, and ensure system efficiency and functionality.
Climb the career ladder in systems engineering and make a real difference at the executive level. Lead the charge in system design and functionality, and earn $100000 or more.
$115K - $181K *
Transform complex, distributed software systems by designing scalable, secure architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, ensuring alignment with strategic goal...
3 weeks ago
$83K *
Champion daily operations and ensure compliance in various functional areas while directly supervising section supervisors. Support the Program Manager in optimizing tasks and resource management. Pos...
4 days ago
Senior Software Engineer - Identity Graph
$130K - $155K *
Shape the future of distributed graph data platforms by building scalable solutions that connect identities and resources. Leverage your C#/.NET expertise in cloud-native environments to enhance API l...
3 weeks ago
Senior Solutions Architect, Agentic AI - Safety and Security
$184K - $287K *
Lead the charge in designing and deploying secure agentic AI systems, partnering with top-tier software companies to ensure robust solutions for enterprise demands in security, privacy, and performanc...
Reposted 1 week ago
$125K - $157K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring operational reliability across modular and distributed data centers by providing technical leadership, incident management, and mentoring to NOC staff in a fas...
Today
Software Engineer, Data Integration
$110K - $130K *
Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...
2 weeks ago
$142K - $242K *
Join us to lead engineering excellence across our Strategic Business Unit, fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and developing talent while ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignm...
2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead cross-functional AI initiatives by managing the AI roadmap, collaborating with teams to evaluate technologies, troubleshoot systems, and ensure data integrity while driving project delivery in an...
2 weeks ago
Managed Services Program Manager
$99K - $134K *
Drive strategic program management for key managed services clients, ensuring effective service delivery, governance, and risk management. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and lead cross...
1 week ago
Director of Engineering - Data Platform
$180K - $225K *
Grow your career with us by leading the engineering strategy for our innovative, data lineage platform. Drive a collaborative team, enhance deployment practices, and ensure product excellence for regu...
Today
Senior Product Manager - Remote Access Client Portfolio
$125K - $150K *
Champion the development of a dynamic remote access product portfolio, coordinating across multifaceted teams and innovative technologies to optimize privileged and password management solutions in a...
2 days ago
Virtual Design & Construction Manager
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee CAD standards, enhance project efficiency, and drive innovation through technology and best practices in Virtual Design & Construction. Collaborate across department...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Contribute to innovative structural engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery from design to construction while fostering collaboration in a multidisciplinary team environment...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $210K *
Optimize cloud-based networks and support broadcast systems by leveraging expertise in IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation, driving solutions with a focus on security and innovation...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Technical Security
$70K - $105K *
Support the organization's physical security infrastructure by implementing, troubleshooting, and enhancing security technologies. Collaborate with teams to develop effective policies, ensure complian...
1 week ago
Senior Director - Cloud Security
$166K - $200K *
Lead the development and delivery of advanced cloud security solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish a differentiated performance portfolio, ensuring enterprise transformation through cl...
4 weeks ago
Senior Control System Designer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to design cutting-edge automation and SCADA systems for global data centers. Collaborate with diverse disciplines, tackle complex challenges, and shape the future of mission-critic...
2 days ago
Staff Network Reliability Engineer, Cloud Operations
$140K - $150K *
Lead the charge in ensuring 24x7 cloud infrastructure health across hybrid environments, driving incident resolution, SLO engineering, and operational excellence through collaboration and automation a...
2 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Infrastructure Security Engineering - DGX Cloud
$245K - $295K *
Engage and develop a distributed engineering team as you enhance security operations, set technical direction, and drive measurable outcomes in a high-stakes environment, ensuring effective risk manag...
5 days ago
Senior Electrical Wiring Designer 1 - Nuclear Power
$77K - $118K *
Shape the future of energy by collaborating on the design and upgrade of complex electrical systems for power plants. Engage in a dynamic project team, producing detailed wiring diagrams and supportin...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Empower software innovation by leading a team in coding and architecture, guiding performance, conducting technical discussions, and driving process improvements for a high-performing product delivery...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Core Infrastructure Engineering - OCI Virtual Networking
$193K - $414K *
Drive the technical vision and strategy for critical cloud infrastructure. Lead multiple engineering teams to ensure high availability and performance of distributed networking services, while enhanci...
Reposted 1 week ago
Distributed Systems Engineer (L5) - Compute
$388K - $500K+*
Lead the charge in innovating cloud infrastructure at scale, driving excellence in managed compute services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences while optimizing cloud...
1 week ago
$140K - $176K *
Champion the development of cloud-native Internal Developer Platforms, leveraging your 12+ years of AWS expertise to build scalable solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally, enhance developer experie...
Reposted yesterday
Cost Control Analyst - Pre-Contract Closeout
$93K - $140K *
Drive contract closeout success by managing cost control operations, verifying costs, analyzing financial data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic remote environment...
Yesterday
What does a Chief Systems Engineer do?
A Chief Systems Engineer oversees all systems related engineering activities within a company. They are responsible for managing system requirements, architecture, interfaces, and ensuring system efficiency and functionality.
What qualifications do I need to be a Chief Systems Engineer?
You typically need a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a similar field, along with extensive experience in systems engineering. Proven managerial or supervisory experience is also crucial.
What kind of experience do I need to be a Chief Systems Engineer?
Most Chief Systems Engineer positions require at least 10-15 years of experience in systems engineering or related fields, and proven success in managing large-scale projects.
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