What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Architect – Enterprise Systems position at Jobright.ai?
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Job Summary:
Parallel Systems is an autonomous, battery-electric rail system that aims to transition freight transportation from trucking to rail. They are seeking a Software Architect to lead the design and development of a cloud-based enterprise layer that connects autonomous rail vehicles with external systems. This role requires deep expertise in systems design and integration of safety-critical infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
• Architect and oversee the development of a scalable, fault-tolerant backend system to connect autonomous rail operations with enterprise and control infrastructure.
• Design clean interfaces and robust data exchange mechanisms with third-party systems (e.g., train control, yard logistics, customer TMS).
• Lead the selection of technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns for backend services.
• Define and enforce system-level architectural standards across teams, ensuring security, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and external stakeholders to translate complex requirements into reliable, production-grade systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to backend engineers; review code and design proposals.
• Stay current with relevant standards and best practices in enterprise integration, distributed systems, and cloud architectures.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 8 years of experience in backend or systems-level software development, including 3 years in an architecture or technical leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and scaling backend infrastructure for mission-critical applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerized environments (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong communication skills and ability to align technical direction across multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred:
• Production experience with Rust or a strong desire to architect in Rust.
• Experience integrating with industrial, transportation, or logistics systems such as SCADA, TMS, or rail control platforms.
• Background in safety-critical software environments such as autonomy, aerospace, or industrial control.
• Knowledge of relevant rail systems or standards (e.g., PTC, ERTMS) is a significant plus.
Company:
Parallel is a startup company developing the future of rail freight transportation. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage. Parallel has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.
