What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infrastructure Architect - Principal position at Siemens Digital Industries Software?
About Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
Position Overview
As a Principal Infrastructure Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in translating business requirements into tailored infrastructure builds that leverage Siemens Digital Industries Software standard methodologies. You'll lead enterprise-scale solution deliveries, assess customer environments, and develop resilient, scalable infrastructures while ensuring compatibility with existing systems. You'll maintain critical customer relationships, establish architectural standards, conduct meticulous reviews, and uphold compliance and industry standards, driving continuous improvement and innovation that improve performance and scalability across our customer base.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Design Leadership
Required
Preferred
At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work—hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world. You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!
Compensation & Benefits
The total cash compensation range for this position is $146,700 to $293,400 with 10% of this being comprised of an annual incentive target (100% achievement). The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
Work Environment
This role is primarily remote with the option for hybrid work at a Siemens DISW office hub. Some travel (up to 25%) may be required for customer engagements. Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States.
Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday
Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
Position Overview
As a Principal Infrastructure Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in translating business requirements into tailored infrastructure builds that leverage Siemens Digital Industries Software standard methodologies. You'll lead enterprise-scale solution deliveries, assess customer environments, and develop resilient, scalable infrastructures while ensuring compatibility with existing systems. You'll maintain critical customer relationships, establish architectural standards, conduct meticulous reviews, and uphold compliance and industry standards, driving continuous improvement and innovation that improve performance and scalability across our customer base.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Design Leadership
- Own the design and delivery of enterprise-scale infrastructure architectures across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with long-term business objectives
- Translate business, program, and technical requirements into end-to-end infrastructure architectures that follow industry guidelines, organizational standards, and customer IT strategies
- Serve as the senior technical authority for infrastructure architecture, providing expert mentorship on system sizing, performance, availability, security, networking, operating systems, and database platforms
- Ensure all solutions follow security, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements while upholding professional standards and organizational values
- Partner with Sales, Pre-Sales, Delivery, and Product teams to support pursuits, influence solution roadmaps, and guide customers through architectural options and trade-offs
- Engage with customers to understand technical and business requirements, translating them into practical, value-driven infrastructure solutions
- Maintain customer relationships and handle project documentation standards to ensure clarity and alignment across all project phases
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to other infrastructure architects and consultants, elevating architectural maturity and guidelines across the organization
- Conduct architectural reviews to ensure quality, compliance, and alignment to standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and innovative practices that improve organizational capabilities
Required
- Extensive experience as an Infrastructure Architect or Consultant delivering enterprise-scale solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
- Strong hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP) and hybrid infrastructure designs
- Deep knowledge and practical experience with performance tuning for enterprise infrastructure components, including compute, storage, networking, security, high availability, and disaster recovery
- Proven experience with Windows and Linux operating systems and enterprise database platforms such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server
- Proven customer-facing consulting skills, including partner engagement, expectation management, and technical communication with both technical and executive audiences
- Ability to work independently under self-management, providing leadership within project and program constraints
Preferred
- Experience serving as Lead Infrastructure Architect on strategic, large-scale, or global consulting programs
- Experience driving automation, standardization, and reusable architecture patterns through scripting, templates, or reference architecture
- Demonstrated experience mentoring other architects or consultants and contributing to communities of practice or knowledge sharing initiatives
- Experience with Siemens Digital Industries Software Teamcenter or Opcenter platforms
- Experience with enterprise-grade software platforms in Product Lifecycle Management or Manufacturing Operations Management domains
- Familiarity with containerization and modern deployment approaches (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in enterprise or cloud environments
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Security, or Infrastructure-related certifications)
- Exposure to highly regulated environments (ITAR, NIST, GDPR, FDA)
At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work—hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world. You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!
Compensation & Benefits
The total cash compensation range for this position is $146,700 to $293,400 with 10% of this being comprised of an annual incentive target (100% achievement). The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
Work Environment
This role is primarily remote with the option for hybrid work at a Siemens DISW office hub. Some travel (up to 25%) may be required for customer engagements. Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States.
Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday
Salary : $146,700 - $293,400