software security architect

Renesas

<div>Job Description 
About the role:
This role is responsible for making our software secure by design and keeping it secure throughout its lifecycle &mdash; from architecture and development to deployment and operations. The Architect will define security standards, embed security into engineering workflows, and ensure our SaaS platform meets enterprise-grade security and compliance expectations.
 A day in the life of our Cloud Security Architect:<ul><li>
Define and maintain secure architecture patterns for cloud-native SaaS systems</li><li>
Review and approve system designs for security risks</li><li>
Lead threat modeling for new features and platform components</li><li>
Design secure multi-tenant isolation models</li><li>
Architect secure API frameworks and integration patterns</li><li>
Ensure tenant data isolation and encryption strategies</li><li>
Continuously improve Secure SDLC practices</li><li>
Define secure coding standards and guardrails</li><li>
Architect secure cloud environments</li><li>
Define IAM, least-privilege access models, and service-to-service authentication</li><li>
Participate in security audits and customer security reviews</li><li>
Lead security incident root-cause analysis for application-layer incidents</li><li>
Improve detection and monitoring for application-level threats</li><li>
Collaborate with SRE to ensure security does not compromise reliability</li></ul>
Who We&rsquo;re Looking For:<ul><li>
8+ years in software engineering, security engineering, or cloud architecture</li><li>
Strong expertise in cloud-native architecture (microservices, containers, Kubernetes)</li><li>
Deep understanding of application security (OWASP Top 10, secure coding)</li><li>
Strong knowledge of IAM, authentication protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML)</li><li>
Experience designing secure multi-tenant SaaS systems</li><li>
Hands-on experience with one major cloud provider (AWS preferred)</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Experience in enterprise SaaS environments</li><li>
Experience with regulated industries (FedRAMP, CMMC)</li><li>
Knowledge of tenant-based encryption models</li><li>
Experience implementing zero-trust architecture</li><li>
Background in vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty programs</li></ul>
The salary range for this role is $240,000 - $260,000. Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location. 
Additional Information<div></div> 
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose &lsquo;To Make Our Lives Easier.&rsquo; As the industry&rsquo;s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog &amp; Connectivity, and Power. 
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, &lsquo;To Make Our Lives Easier.&rsquo; 
 
At Renesas, you can:<ul><li>
Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.</li><li>
Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people&rsquo;s lives easier, safe and secure.</li><li>
Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.</li></ul>
Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?
Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity &amp; Inclusion Statement.
Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.</div>

Cloud Security Architect

Altec Industries

<div>Responsibilities
The Application Security Architect partners with software development, platform, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering teams to embed security throughout the modern software development lifecycle (SDLC). This role focuses on secure-by-design practices, DevSecOps strategy, roadmap and enablement, and risk-based vulnerability management across internally developed, third-party, SaaS, and cloud-native applications. The AppSec Architect serves as the strategic owner of the Application Security Roadmap, defines target-state AppSec maturity aligned to business growth, and prioritizes AppSec investments and tooling rationalization. The role serves as a trusted advisor to development teams and the key contributor to the organization&rsquo;s overall Secure Software Development Program.
Key Responsibilities
Secure SDLC &amp; DevSecOps
<ul><li>Embed application security controls into CI/CD pipelines, including automated SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, secrets detection, and IaC scanning.
</li><li>Establish standardized security controls across platforms.
</li><li>Design exceptions and compensating controls.
</li><li>Partner with development teams to implement shift-left security while maintaining delivery velocity.
</li><li>Define and maintain secure coding standards, security design patterns, and reference architectures.
</li><li>Participate in architecture and design reviews, including threat modeling for new applications and major changes.
</li><li>Perform research and development (R&amp;D) into existing processes and tooling opportunities
</li></ul>Application &amp; Cloud Security Assessment
<ul><li>Identify and assess security risks in web, mobile, API, SaaS, and cloud-native applications developed internally or by third parties.
</li><li>Perform or coordinate:
<ul><li>Source code reviews (manual and automated)
</li><li>Application vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
</li><li>API and microservices security testing &amp; analysis
</li><li>Cloud configuration and IaC security reviews
</li></ul></li><li>Validate findings, reduce false positives, and prioritize remediation based on business risk.
</li><li>Establish reusable security architecture patterns for cloud-native and distributed systems.
</li></ul>Vulnerability &amp; Risk Management
<ul><li>Manage application security findings through a centralized vulnerability or risk management platform.
</li><li>Work with development teams to define practical, risk-based remediation guidance.
</li><li>Track remediation progress, verify fixes, and support exception/risk acceptance processes.
</li><li>Contribute to application security metrics, KPIs, and executive-level reporting.
</li><li>Translate technical debt and vulnerabilities into business risk and exposure.
</li></ul>Open Source &amp; Supply Chain Security
<ul><li>Assess and manage risks related to open-source dependencies, libraries, and third-party components.
</li><li>Support Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and software supply chain security initiatives (e.g., dependency hygiene, SBOMs).
</li><li>Evaluate security posture of third-party applications and vendors in collaboration with risk management team.
</li><li>Verify compliance with third-party component licensing models
</li></ul>Software Compliance
<ul><li>Lead software compliance activities related to application vulnerabilities, data exposure, or insecure design.
</li><li>Support application-related forensic analysis and root-cause investigations.
</li><li>Assist with compliance and assurance activities related to secure development (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC, internal audits).
</li></ul>Enablement &amp; Education
<ul><li>Develop and deliver application security training for developers and cybersecurity team
</li><li>Provide hands-on guidance and documentation to improve developer security maturity.
</li><li>Act as a security champion advocate, helping teams make informed security decisions.
</li></ul>Required Education, Experience, and Skills
<ul><li>High School Diploma/GED Required
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (Technical Degree Preferred) and 6 Years Relevant Experience OR 8 Years Relevant Experience
</li><li>12+ years of combined experience across software engineering, platform/cloud engineering, application security, &amp; DevSecOps / SRE with strong cybersecurity ownership preferred
<ul><li>5+ years in hands-on software engineering or platform/cloud engineering preferred
</li><li>7+ years in application security, DevSecOps, or secure architecture preferred
</li></ul></li><li>Strong understanding of modern SDLCs, Agile, and CI/CD practices.
</li><li>Hands-on experience with at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript).
</li><li>Practical knowledge of:
<ul><li>Web, mobile, and API security
</li><li>Authentication and authorization models (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, SAML)
</li><li>OWASP Top 10 and API Top 10
</li></ul></li><li>Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or OCI) and cloud-native services.
</li><li>Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, encryption, and secure communications.
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate security risk into business impact.
</li></ul>Preferred / Beneficial Qualifications
<ul><li>Experience with application security tools such as SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, secrets scanning, or IaC security platforms.
</li><li>Experience securing containers, Docker, and serverless workloads.
</li><li>Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
</li><li>Familiarity with threat modeling frameworks (e.g., STRIDE).
</li><li>Security or development certifications such as:
<ul><li>CSSLP, CISSP, GWAPT, GWEB, OSWE, or equivalent
</li><li>Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
</li></ul></li></ul>Behavioral &amp; Professional Expectations
<ul><li>Strong collaboration skills; ability to influence without authority.
</li><li>Comfortable balancing security risk with business and delivery priorities.
</li><li>Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed.
</li><li>Customer-service mindset toward internal development teams.
</li><li>Ability to remain effective in fast-paced, evolving technical environments.
</li><li>Commitment to confidentiality, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement.
</li></ul>Additional Information
<ul><li>Travel: 0&ndash;25% (as needed)
</li><li>Work hours may occasionally include non-standard hours to support critical releases or incidents.
</li><li>Job level and scope may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications.
</li></ul>Experience Level Adjustmnt
Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.
Benefits
Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:<ul><li>
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program</li><li>
Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match</li><li>
Vacation and Holidays</li><li>
Parental Leave</li><li>
Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>
Tuition Assistance Program</li><li>
Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program</li><li>
Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance</li><li>
Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance</li><li>
Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available</li></ul>
Why Join Altec?
If you're considering a career with Altec, there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service &mdash; and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.
Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.
EEO Statement
Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.</div>

Application Security Architect

PTCL.Official

<div>
 
 
 ARE YOU READY TO RISE WITH PTCL GROUP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are not just industry leaders; we are redefining excellence with groundbreaking solutions. PTCL Group stands out in the technology industry with its commitment to high-end innovation and leading the way in delivering integrated ICT and Cellular Network services in Pakistan, all rooted in our journey of Culture Transformation &amp; Change Management.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 PTCL Group actively cultivates an inclusive &amp; diverse culture that values and uplifts every individual, regardless of their gender, social background, religion, belief, or disability
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 PTCL Group Vision &amp; Values:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 With a clear vision to become the largest technology player and champion driving the digital transformation of Pakistan, PTCL Group is guided by a set of our unified core values:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Be Resilient
 </li>
 <li>
 Think Big
 </li>
 <li>
 Win Every Battle
 </li>
 <li>
 Value Success
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The purpose of this position is to ensure the quality, security, and maintainability of software applications by performing systematic source code reviews. The role involves analyzing code for compliance with coding standards, identifying potential vulnerabilities, improving performance and readability, and ensuring adherence to best practices in software development. The Source Code Reviewer collaborates with development, QA, and security teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure software products
 
 
 
 
 
 
 HOW CAN YOU EXPRESS YOUR TALENT:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Carefully examines software source code to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with established coding standards. This involves reviewing logic, structure, naming conventions, and adherence to best practices. The reviewer identifies deviations or potential issues early in the development process to maintain high-quality, reliable code before deployment.
 </li>
 <li>
 To detect defects, inefficiencies, and security vulnerabilities within the codebase. The reviewer documents each finding clearly, describing the issue, its potential impact, and recommended corrective actions. This systematic documentation ensures traceability, accountability, and compliance with organizational and security standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Works closely with developers to discuss findings, explain coding issues, and suggest effective solutions. This collaboration helps build shared understanding and promotes consistent application of best practices across the development team. Constructive feedback is provided to improve both individual coding skills and overall software quality.
 </li>
 <li>
 Beyond syntax and structure, the reviewer ensures that the code meets defined functional and performance requirements. This includes verifying logic correctness, evaluating code efficiency, and ensuring that changes do not introduce regressions or performance bottlenecks. This step helps guarantee that the final product performs as intended and meets user expectations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintains detailed records of review outcomes, including issues identified, corrective actions taken, and final approval status. These reports serve as essential documentation for internal audits, compliance checks, and process improvement initiatives. Accurate recordkeeping supports transparency and continuous quality assurance.
 </li>
 <li>
 To ensure a seamless development lifecycle, the reviewer collaborates regularly with Quality Assurance, Security, and Project Management teams. This coordination helps align review activities with testing cycles, security assessments, and release schedules. By maintaining open communication, the reviewer contributes to timely, secure, and high-quality software delivery.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
 
 
 
 
 Qualification
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Bachelors in relevant field.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 PTCL Group's family-centric policies, offering 6-month maternity and 30-day paternity leave, along with a hybrid work model, redefine the workplace for a balanced and fulfilling career.
 
 
 
 
 
</div>

Executive Software Security & Source Code Review

Qualcomm

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Company:
</h2>Qualcomm Middle East Information Technology Company LLC
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Area:
</h2>Engineering Group, Engineering Group &gt; Systems Engineering
General Summary:
About the role
Qualcomm is growing its presence in Riyadh and is hiring Data Centre Engineers to support our expanding infrastructure across the region . As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation under Vision 2030, Qualcomm is investing in world‑class computing and data centre capabilities to power AI, cloud, and advanced connectivity at scale. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast‑growing technology hub, supporting critical environments and helping shape the future of data centre operations in the Kingdom and beyond.
Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Staff / Principal Software Architect to define, evolve, and technically lead rack management software platforms for AI accelerator deployments in hyperscale and sovereign data center environments. This role is responsible for end-to-end architectural ownership across provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, security, and lifecycle management for rack-scale AI systems spanning heterogeneous hardware and software stacks.
The architect will operate at the intersection of hardware, firmware, infrastructure software, and operations , setting long-term technical direction while remaining hands-on where critical. This role partners closely with platform architects, hardware teams, ODMs, ISVs, and customer engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and operable rack management systems in production data centers.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture &amp; Technical Leadership
<ul><li>Own the end-to-end architecture for rack management software covering provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, and lifecycle management for AI accelerator racks.
</li><li>Define reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for rack-scale management software across Qualcomm data center platforms.
</li><li>Drive architectural decisions across control plane, telemetry, security, and lifecycle workflows while balancing scale, reliability, and operability.
</li><li>Review and approve designs across teams; provide architectural mentorship to Senior and Staff engineers.
</li></ul>Rack &amp; Hardware Integration
<ul><li>Architect integrations with rack-level hardware components including BMCs, PDUs, CDUs, PCIe switches , and accelerators using Redfish, SNMP, IPMI , and vendor-specific extensions.
</li><li>Establish scalable approaches for firmware lifecycle management, crash dump collection, remote diagnostics, and failure isolation .
</li><li>Define system behavior across power, thermal, networking, and PCIe fabrics at rack scale.
</li></ul>Platform &amp; Orchestration Integration
<ul><li>Architect integration between rack management software and cluster orchestration and provisioning frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Foreman).
</li><li>Partner with AI platform teams to align rack-level controls with AI workload orchestration, scheduling, and capacity management .
</li><li>Enable multi-rack / multi-cluster federation patterns where required for large deployments.
</li></ul>Observability, Reliability &amp; Operations
<ul><li>Define telemetry, observability, and diagnostics architectures using systems such as Prometheus, Grafana, and log aggregation pipelines.
</li><li>Establish architectural frameworks for reliability, fault isolation, MTTR reduction, and Day-2 operations .
</li><li>Ensure operational readiness with clear runbooks, dashboards, and escalation paths aligned to real-world datacenter operations.
</li></ul>Security &amp; Multi-Tenancy
<ul><li>Architect secure rack management systems with secure boot, role-based access control, VLAN separation, QoS enforcement , and tenant isolation.
</li><li>Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure designs meet enterprise and sovereign datacenter requirements .
</li><li>Establish guidelines for credential handling, secrets management, and auditability across rack management workflows.
</li></ul>Cross-Functional &amp; External Collaboration
<ul><li>Serve as the technical point of contact with ODMs, ISVs, and component vendors (e.g., Pegatron) for rack software interfaces and protocols.
</li><li>Drive software EBOM strategy , interface specifications, and protocol documentation.
</li><li>Influence roadmaps across hardware, firmware, software, and operations teams through technical leadership rather than direct authority.
</li></ul><div></div>Required Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
</li><li>10+ years of experience in infrastructure or systems software development, with architect-level ownership in at least part of that career.
</li><li>Deep proficiency in Python, C++, and system-level scripting .
</li><li>Proven experience designing systems that interact closely with server hardware, networking, and storage .
</li><li>Strong experience with Redfish APIs, DCIM tools , and rack or datacenter management platforms.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead architecture across multiple teams and influence without direct reporting lines.
</li><li>Exceptional debugging skills across hardware/software boundaries in production systems.
</li></ul><div></div>Preferred Qualifications
<ul><li>Experience architecting or operating rack-scale or cluster-scale AI infrastructure .
</li><li>Familiarity with OpenBMC ecosystems and tools (e.g., Gigabyte Pod Manager).
</li><li>Experience designing large-scale telemetry, logging, and observability systems .
</li><li>Exposure to AI workload orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Kubeflow).
</li><li>Prior experience working directly with ODMs or silicon/platform vendors .
</li><li>Background in datacenter reliability engineering, capacity planning, or SRE models .
</li></ul><div></div>Role Expectations at This Level
<ul><li>Acts as technical authority for rack management software
</li><li>Drives long-term architectural consistency , not just project delivery
</li><li>Raises the technical bar across the organization through mentorship and design leadership
</li><li>Remains hands-on where it matters , but optimizes for scale and leverage
</li></ul>What's on Offer
Apart from working with great people, we offer the below:
<ul><li>Salary including housing &amp; transport allowance
</li><li>Stock (RSU's) and performance related bonus
</li><li>16 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
</li><li>6 weeks fully paid Paternity Leave
</li><li>Employee stock purchase scheme
</li><li>Child Education Allowance
</li><li>Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
</li><li>Life and Medical Insurance
</li><li>Live+ Well Reimbursement for health and recreational membership fees
</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
</li></ul>OR
 
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
 
OR
 
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
<div>Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
</div>Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .</div>

Senior Staff / Principal Software Architect – System Level Datacenter AI Platforms - Riyadh, KSA

Apollo Technology Solutions LLC

<div><div>Job Title: Application Architect
 
Req number: R7499 
Duration: 8 months (possible extension) 
Location: Alexandria, VA - Onsite 

 
Job Summary: 
<ul><li>app architect working on both web and mobile application. Generally prior transportation experience does well here. 5+ years' experience, End-to-end architecture, O365. Looking for a candidate that can take a web app that work on mobile and creating a mobile application from that.</li></ul>
 
Job Description: 
We are looking for a Senior Application Architect to support the modernization of our clients websites. The architect will focus on application integration, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of SmarTrip Mobile App 2.0, while ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture framework, IT strategy, SDLC standards, and security requirements. This position is a full-time contract, onsite role based in Alexandria, VA. 
 
What You'll Do 
<ul><li>Apply application architecture principles to support teams developing requirements across multiple functional areas</li><li>Support the build, configuration, testing, and deployment of SmarTrip backend system components for SmarTrip Mobile App 2.0</li><li>Coordinate work efforts to prevent overlap and ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture, IT strategy, SDLC standards, and architectural governance</li><li>Prepare as-is and to-be architecture artifacts, including system connectivity diagrams, application reference models, interface documentation, data dictionaries, and staging plans</li><li>Collaborate closely with data architects, infrastructure engineers, and software program managers to ensure enterprise-wide architectural integrity</li><li>Guide and support business analysts, test analysts, and documentation specialists</li><li>Review system hardening activities and assist with vulnerability remediation efforts</li><li>Complete mandatory annual security awareness training</li></ul>
 
What You'll Need 
Required 
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline</li><li>5+ years of experience in application architecture for web and mobile applications</li><li>Strong understanding of end-to-end application architecture, from conception through deployment</li><li>Proven experience planning and deploying complex custom web application solutions and process improvements</li><li>Experience coordinating software requirements and working directly with development teams</li><li>Experience with administration and architecture of Business Process Management (BPM) solutions</li><li>Proficiency using Microsoft 365 tools, including:</li></ul>
o Visio and Moqups for documenting application architectures and system relationships 
o Excel for basic software requirements documentation 
o Word and PowerPoint for technical documentation and presentations 
<ul><li>Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills</li></ul>
 
Preferred 
<ul><li>Experience supporting third-party mobile applications (iOS and Android) integrated with enterprise backend systems</li><li>Prior experience working within large, regulated, or public-sector enterprise environments</li></ul>
 
Physical Demands 
<ul><li>Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards</li><li>Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time, with occasional movement around the office for meetings</li><li>Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor</li></ul></div></div>

Application Architect

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Company:
</h2>Qualcomm Middle East Information Technology Company LLC
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Area:
</h2>Engineering Group, Engineering Group &gt; Software Engineering
General Summary:
About Us
Qualcomm is growing its presence in Riyadh and is hiring Data Centre Engineers to support our expanding infrastructure across the region . As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation under Vision 2030, Qualcomm is investing in world‑class computing and data centre capabilities to power AI, cloud, and advanced connectivity at scale. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast‑growing technology hub, supporting critical environments and helping shape the future of data centre operations in the Kingdom and beyond.
Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Staff / Principal Software Architect to define, evolve, and technically lead rack management software platforms for AI accelerator deployments in hyperscale and sovereign data center environments. This role is responsible for end-to-end architectural ownership across provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, security, and lifecycle management for rack-scale AI systems spanning heterogeneous hardware and software stacks.
The architect will operate at the intersection of hardware, firmware, infrastructure software, and operations , setting long-term technical direction while remaining hands-on where critical. This role partners closely with platform architects, hardware teams, ODMs, ISVs, and customer engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and operable rack management systems in production data centers.
<div></div>Key Responsibilities
Architecture &amp; Technical Leadership
<ul><li>Own the end-to-end architecture for rack management software covering provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, and lifecycle management for AI accelerator racks.
</li><li>Define reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for rack-scale management software across Qualcomm data center platforms.
</li><li>Drive architectural decisions across control plane, telemetry, security, and lifecycle workflows while balancing scale, reliability, and operability.
</li><li>Review and approve designs across teams; provide architectural mentorship to Senior and Staff engineers.
</li></ul>Rack &amp; Hardware Integration
<ul><li>Architect integrations with rack-level hardware components including BMCs, PDUs, CDUs, PCIe switches , and accelerators using Redfish, SNMP, IPMI , and vendor-specific extensions.
</li><li>Establish scalable approaches for firmware lifecycle management, crash dump collection, remote diagnostics, and failure isolation .
</li><li>Define system behavior across power, thermal, networking, and PCIe fabrics at rack scale.
</li></ul>Platform &amp; Orchestration Integration
<ul><li>Architect integration between rack management software and cluster orchestration and provisioning frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Foreman).
</li><li>Partner with AI platform teams to align rack-level controls with AI workload orchestration, scheduling, and capacity management .
</li><li>Enable multi-rack / multi-cluster federation patterns where required for large deployments.
</li></ul>Observability, Reliability &amp; Operations
<ul><li>Define telemetry, observability, and diagnostics architectures using systems such as Prometheus, Grafana, and log aggregation pipelines.
</li><li>Establish architectural frameworks for reliability, fault isolation, MTTR reduction, and Day-2 operations .
</li><li>Ensure operational readiness with clear runbooks, dashboards, and escalation paths aligned to real-world datacenter operations.
</li></ul>Security &amp; Multi-Tenancy
<ul><li>Architect secure rack management systems with secure boot, role-based access control, VLAN separation, QoS enforcement , and tenant isolation.
</li><li>Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure designs meet enterprise and sovereign datacenter requirements .
</li><li>Establish guidelines for credential handling, secrets management, and auditability across rack management workflows.
</li></ul>Cross-Functional &amp; External Collaboration
<ul><li>Serve as the technical point of contact with ODMs, ISVs, and component vendors (e.g., Pegatron) for rack software interfaces and protocols.
</li><li>Drive software EBOM strategy , interface specifications, and protocol documentation.
</li><li>Influence roadmaps across hardware, firmware, software, and operations teams through technical leadership rather than direct authority.
</li></ul><div></div>Required Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
</li><li>10+ years of experience in infrastructure or systems software development, with architect-level ownership in at least part of that career.
</li><li>Deep proficiency in Python, C++, and system-level scripting .
</li><li>Proven experience designing systems that interact closely with server hardware, networking, and storage .
</li><li>Strong experience with Redfish APIs, DCIM tools , and rack or datacenter management platforms.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead architecture across multiple teams and influence without direct reporting lines.
</li><li>Exceptional debugging skills across hardware/software boundaries in production systems.
</li></ul><div></div>Preferred Qualifications
<ul><li>Experience architecting or operating rack-scale or cluster-scale AI infrastructure .
</li><li>Familiarity with OpenBMC ecosystems and tools (e.g., Gigabyte Pod Manager).
</li><li>Experience designing large-scale telemetry, logging, and observability systems .
</li><li>Exposure to AI workload orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Kubeflow).
</li><li>Prior experience working directly with ODMs or silicon/platform vendors .
</li><li>Background in datacenter reliability engineering, capacity planning, or SRE models .
</li></ul><div></div>Role Expectations at This Level
<ul><li>Acts as technical authority for rack management software
</li><li>Drives long-term architectural consistency , not just project delivery
</li><li>Raises the technical bar across the organization through mentorship and design leadership
</li><li>Remains hands-on where it matters , but optimizes for scale and leverage
</li></ul>What's on Offer
Apart from working with great people, we offer the below:
<ul><li>Salary including housing &amp; transport allowance
</li><li>Stock (RSU's) and performance related bonus
</li><li>16 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
</li><li>6 weeks fully paid Paternity Leave
</li><li>Employee stock purchase scheme
</li><li>Child Education Allowance
</li><li>Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
</li><li>Life and Medical Insurance
</li><li>Live+ Well Reimbursement for health and recreational membership fees
</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
</li></ul>OR
 
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
 
OR
 
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
 
 
<ul><li>4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
</li></ul>*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
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Senior Staff / Principal Software Architect – Rack Management & Datacenter Infrastructure - Riyadh, KSA

Penta Consulting

<div>
 
 Penta Consulting is a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner, delivering professional and managed solutions across EMEA. We are seeking a
 
 Cloud Solution Architect fluent in Arabic
 
 to join our team in
 
 Dubai.
 
 Please see the requirements below.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Deliver technical advisory and implementation guidance for Azure Local and hybrid cloud solutions
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 Lead and facilitate workshops, assessments, and structured engagements
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 Drive customer success by improving infrastructure health, security, and performance
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Relevant MIP / VBD Engagements
 
 
 <ul>
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 Azure Local Workshops
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 On-Demand Assessments (Hyper-V, Windows Server)
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 Workshops PLUS &ndash; Azure Arc with Labs
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Technical Skills
 
 
 
 
 Azure Local &amp; Hybrid Infrastructure (Advanced &ndash; 300/400 Level)
 
 
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 Azure Local deployment and configuration
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 Software Defined Networking (SDN)
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 Network ATC
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Windows Server &amp; Virtualization (Advanced)
 
 
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 Windows Server (2012 R2 &ndash; 2025)
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 Virtualization platforms: Hyper-V, Azure Stack HCI / Azure Local, VMware
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 System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Certifications (Preferred)
 
 
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 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800 / AZ-801)
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 Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
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 Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Don't miss out on this great opportunity and apply today !
 
 
 
 
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Cloud Solution Architect

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