Solutions Architect

Job Description Summary

The Solutions Architect is a key technical leader within GN’s DC FLW organization, responsible for defining and validating solutions and system-level architectures for next-generation audio and communication products designed for frontline workers.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping end-to-end product architectures spanning hardware, firmware, software, and audio systems to deliver technically robust, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions. As the bridge between product vision and technology execution, you will ensure architectural integrity and alignment with GN’s enterprise-wide platform roadmap

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead system and solution architecture definition, translating product and experience goals into clear technical frameworks.
• Drive platform and technology strategy for frontline worker products, shaping future architectures and supplier collaboration models.
• Evaluate and validate architectures across chipset, hardware, firmware, software, audio, and user-experience domains.
• Identify and mitigate key technical risks and dependencies to ensure project feasibility and delivery success.
• Lead technical direction and architectural execution throughout the development lifecycle to ensure scalability and performance.
• Enable informed decisions across teams and partners through clear technical communication.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in R&D or system architecture for audio, communication, or IoT products.
• Proven expertise in chipset platforms, embedded software/firmware, system integration, and audio performance.
• Strong experience with JDM or co-development models, including supplier evaluation and technical engagement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills; able to drive technical alignment across organizations and partners.
• Exceptional analytical and system-level thinking, balancing performance, cost, and schedule trade-offs.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Originally posted on Himalayas