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Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect

micro1

LocationUnited States
SenioritySenior / executive
Companymicro1
Verified recentlyNov 10
Compensation

$312k-$624k

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Education

A relevant master's degree or PhD is preferred

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What this posting tells you

Contract Systems Architect or Chief Systems Architect role supporting an AI training project. Work includes designing complex multidisciplinary engineering architectures, defining interfaces and constraints, and breaking architectural problems into connected tasks. At least 20 hours of weekly availability is required. Salary range is listed as $312,000–$624,000.

Role lane

Customer success, Design and creative, Healthcare admin, Product, Software, Customer support

Where you can work

United States

Working hours

Timezone overlap is not stated.

Arrangement

Senior / executive · Contractor

Required signals
System architecture designTechnical trade studiesInterface and dependency managementArchitecture reviewsArchitecture governanceMultidisciplinary technical leadershipEnglish proficiency at B2 level or higher
Preferred signals
Model-based systems engineeringSysMLArchitecture modeling toolsSystems EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringArchitecture development through implementation, integration, and deploymentExperience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial systems, or medical devices
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Skills and signals
System architecture designTechnical trade studiesInterface and dependency managementArchitecture reviewsArchitecture governanceMultidisciplinary technical leadershipEnglish proficiency at B2 level or higherModel-based systems engineeringSysMLArchitecture modeling toolsSystems EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringArchitecture development through implementation, integration, and deploymentExperience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial systems, or medical devicesRemote; US-based candidates preferred, but qualified candidates worldwide are considered.
Job description

Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect at micro1

Role Title: Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote - US-based preferred; candidates with strong relevant experience worldwide considered.

micro1 is looking for experienced Systems Architects or Chief Systems Architects to support an AI training project focused on complex, real-world engineering workflows. In this role, you will draw on your experience defining system architectures and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to design realistic tasks, coordinate contributions from domain experts, and establish clear technical objectives and evaluation criteria. Your expertise will help improve how AI systems reason about architecture, interfaces, dependencies, and engineering trade-offs.

Scope of Work

Design realistic engineering projects requiring architectural decisions across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, and manufacturing.

Translate project objectives into system architectures with defined boundaries, subsystem responsibilities, interfaces, and technical constraints.

Break complex architectural problems into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert responsibilities.

Requirements

Substantial professional experience as a Systems Architect, Chief Systems Architect, or in a comparable technical leadership role.

At least 20+ of weekly availability

Proven experience owning the architecture of complex engineering systems and leading multidisciplinary technical teams.

Strong expertise in system architecture design, technical trade studies, interface management, and architecture reviews.

English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Preferred qualifications

A relevant master's degree or PhD in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with model-based systems engineering, SysML, or architecture modeling tools.

Experience guiding system architectures from initial concept through implementation, integration, and deployment.

Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial systems, medical devices, or other complex engineering environments.

Company context

Working remotely at micro1

micro1 builds human-expertise data and evaluation infrastructure for AI models and agents. It recruits core-team employees and domain experts for AI training projects.

Headquarters
San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
Founded
2022
Remote policy

Expert opportunities are remote and can be flexible. International applicants are considered, subject to country exclusions and each project's requirements. Core-team work arrangements vary by opening; check the individual posting.

Application process

Apply through the official posting. Expert applicants complete an AI interview and skills certification, followed by project selection and onboarding. Certification does not guarantee a project or immediate work.

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