Associate Director of Software Architecture

Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About this position

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Associate Director of Software Architecture to lead the design of a high-performance, scalable system architecture that empowers end customers to dynamically control electrical loads on the grid. This role is instrumental in enabling real-time, bi-directional communication between distributed devices and cloud systems to support grid flexibility, demand response, and energy optimization.

This leader will work across multiple specialized component teams—including embedded firmware, cloud services, data engineering, mobile/web applications, and DevOps—to define and guide the delivery of a cohesive, end-to-end solution architecture. You’ll align technical direction, ensure seamless interoperability, and be accountable for the architectural integrity of the system from edge to cloud.

Role Responsibilities:

• Define the required functional components and functions required for the system solution

• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance technical architectures.

• Produce technical architecture documents, system design specifications, and API documentation.

• Define system interfaces, integration points, and data flow diagrams.

• Plan for horizontal/vertical scaling and disaster recovery.

• Define security architecture and ensure compliance with standards (e.g., NERC, SOC2).

• Maintain architectural decision records (ADRs).

• Choose appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools based on requirements and constraints.

• Oversee teams implementing the technical design.

Role Purpose:

• Lead the design of a high-performance, scalable system architecture that empowers end customers to dynamically control electrical loads on the grid

• Enable real-time, bi-directional communication between distributed devices and cloud systems to support grid flexibility, demand response, and energy optimization.

• Communicate with senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization; conducts briefings with senior leaders in and outside of job function

• Work across multiple specialized component teams to define and guide the delivery of a cohesive, end-to-end solution architecture

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• 12+ years of experience in the IT industry, with a focus on software development, systems engineering, or architecture. 

• 8+ years in a dedicated Architect role (for example but not limited to: Solutions Architect, Data Architect, Enterprise Architect).

• 3+ years experience in architecting complex IoT systems capable of scaling 10,000+ connected devices with a reliability SLA of greater than 99.5%.

• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Additional Information:

• Immigration sponsorship is not supported for this position.

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Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives

• Retirement benefits

• Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation 

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability 

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment 

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account 

• Tuition Assistance 

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here:Work With Us | Carrier Corporate  The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.  

The annual salary for this position is between $174250- $243, 750. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.  

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date.  Job Posting Date: 12/4/2025

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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