Top Systems Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

Architects high-complexity electronic system solutions for clients, translating requirements into system architectures, work plans, estimates, technical proposals, and risk mitigation strategies. The role partitions systems across hardware, FPGA, embedded software, and mechanical or thermal domains; defines interfaces and performance budgets; supports client presentations and solution discussions; and contributes to project delivery, product development, and R&D investment decisions.

Lead mechanical and systems engineering for HaloBraid, owning machine architecture and major subassemblies from CAD through pilot and production. Identify design, tolerance, assembly, serviceability, and dependency issues; establish testing and decision frameworks; apply DFM/DFA principles; support supplier and contract-manufacturer handoff; review designs; collaborate across electrical, industrial design, manufacturing, and suppliers; and mentor engineers.

Own Anthropic’s ChromeOS platform end to end, including device standards, Google Admin and Chrome Enterprise policies, policy-as-code automation, zero-touch enrollment, international procurement, security controls, telemetry, lifecycle management, and vendor access models. Support Android Enterprise as a second platform, collaborate with IT, Security, and procurement teams, and create runbooks for vendor programs.

Develop and maintain measurable system requirements for robotic unloading systems, trace product needs through testing, identify verification gaps, and support design documentation and interface definitions. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, product, and test teams to define cross-functional features. Participate in reviews, testing, and robot integration at warehouse and customer sites.

Design and guide secure, scalable enterprise and cloud architectures (DNS, Azure, AWS, on-prem). Lead cloud migrations, implement monitoring, integrate hybrid environments, present technical briefings, and mentor staff while ensuring security and performance for a mission-focused government client.

Supports the IHS Electronic Health Records Modernization program by designing, integrating, installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining biomedical and end-user devices. Develops solutions for complex device engineering, infrastructure, security, backup, and redundancy challenges; maintains technical documentation; collaborates with cyber and implementation teams; and may lead or mentor others. The role is fully remote, requires Oracle Health experience, and may involve up to 25% travel.

Owns the technical roadmap for hyperscale AI infrastructure and GPU-cluster solutions involving CPO, silicon photonics, optical interconnect, networking, and compute architectures. Evaluates industry technology and competitive roadmaps, guides R&D priorities, develops ecosystem partnerships, advises leadership, and represents the company at conferences, standards bodies, and co-innovation forums. The role requires strong systems expertise, executive communication, external influence, and strategic technology forecasting.

Owns the technical roadmap for hyperscale AI cluster solutions spanning CPO, silicon photonics, optical interconnect, networking, and compute architectures. Tracks GPU, switching, and photonics ecosystems; advises R&D and executives on technology strategy, partnerships, and competitive positioning; represents the company at conferences, standards bodies, and co-innovation forums; and delivers technical presentations and keynotes. The role requires deep systems expertise, ecosystem relationships, strategic leadership, and significant external engagement.

Build and maintain data migration and conversion tools, test scripts, and deployment plans. Design, prototype, implement, integrate, test, troubleshoot, and deliver data migration solutions for public safety customers. Collaborate with project and customer teams, translate business needs into technical solutions, support integration issues, perform database and software quality testing, and communicate findings and strategies clearly. Travel is required throughout project phases.

Develop and test software tools and digital models for emulating cyber-physical and embedded systems. Extend QEMU using C/C++ and Python, rehost firmware, model virtual devices across ARM and PPC architectures, integrate networked simulations, and validate emulator behavior against hardware and software artifacts. The role also supports reverse engineering, technical reporting, and briefings for national security applications.

Designs, deploys, troubleshoots, and validates network and Microsoft 365 infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include firewall, switch, wireless, VLAN, VPN, UniFi, cloud migration, identity, MFA, and infrastructure cutover work. The role performs pre-staging, maintenance-window implementations, post-deployment validation, troubleshooting, rollback support, and detailed technical documentation while working independently and directly with clients.

Leads architecture, engineering, security, integration, deployment, and sustainment of the Informatica Data Governance Suite in AWS GovCloud. Designs high availability, disaster recovery, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, monitoring, identity, security, and compliance capabilities. Coordinates Informatica, cloud, database, cybersecurity, and testing teams; supports RMF/ATO and STIG activities; reviews technical artifacts; manages risks; and transfers operational knowledge to government personnel.

Own the architecture and roadmap for enterprise endpoint management across macOS, Windows, Linux, mobile, and research environments. Establish configuration-as-code, zero-touch provisioning, security integration, vulnerability management, observability, staged rollouts, and automated remediation. Build tooling and automation, support complex endpoint issues, mentor engineers, and lead initiatives across IT, Security, Research Computing, and Lab Operations while improving device security and employee productivity.

Leads complex infrastructure migrations, systems integration, enterprise troubleshooting, security tool deployments, infrastructure-as-code automation, and performance engineering. Investigates outages using packet analysis, log correlation, and kernel debugging across Windows, Linux, and Cisco environments. Requires advanced network and systems expertise, federal or defense experience, high-level certifications, a technical degree, and Secret or potentially Top Secret clearance.

Serves as the senior IT escalation point for U.S. sites, resolving complex infrastructure, networking, identity, Microsoft 365, Azure, and end-user issues. Establishes security standards, manages access controls, and supports export-control compliance. Leads IT migrations, upgrades, rollouts, AI-tool integration, documentation, vendor and asset management, and technical coaching across a global IT team.

Designs, builds, and maintains EDI integrations connecting WHOOP with vendors, logistics providers, and external partners. Responsibilities include implementing ANSI X12 and EDIFACT transaction sets, managing integration infrastructure, mapping and transforming data, onboarding trading partners, testing cutovers, monitoring data flows, and improving automation. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and external stakeholders while supporting scalable enterprise architecture and system interoperability.

Design and build advanced applications, integrate external APIs, and contribute to large open-source codebases for global clients. The role requires strong systems programming, networking, memory management, concurrency, operating-system concepts, data modeling, parallelism, API design, and technical documentation skills. Candidates should learn quickly, take ownership, navigate unfamiliar codebases, identify edge cases, and continuously improve through feedback. The process includes a technical assessment, interview, and OSS hackweek.

Designs, develops, tests, troubleshoots, and debugs software systems and subsystems for storage-related products. The engineer implements enhancements, analyzes coding and integration requirements, writes testing plans and documentation, identifies software issues, and collaborates with internal and outsourced development teams to deliver reliable solutions.

Own and scale Cribl’s corporate IT systems, including Okta identity, AWS infrastructure, endpoint management, ServiceNow, SaaS integrations, automation, and AI tool governance. Lead lifecycle workflows, security baselines, compliance reporting, incident escalation, and on-call operations while partnering with Security, Enterprise Applications, Finance, Compliance, and People teams.

The Staff Engineer will architect and develop mixed-signal ICs and SDR chips, managing requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, identity, endpoint management, and monitoring systems. Drives automation, security hardening, incident response, root-cause analysis, migrations, disaster recovery, and operational improvements. Mentors junior administrators, maintains technical documentation, manages vendor escalations, and supports cross-functional technology initiatives. Requires strong infrastructure, cloud, security, troubleshooting, scripting, observability, and IT service management expertise.

Owns the IT aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including technical due diligence, risk assessment, integration planning, migrations, cutovers, and systems retirement. The role administers identity, applications, endpoints, infrastructure, and collaboration platforms while building automation and an M&A playbook. It partners with Security, Legal, Corporate Development, People, Finance, and IT teams, and contributes to broader Corporate Systems projects when acquisition work is limited.

Designs, implements, and operates integrated simulation testbeds for space and defense systems. Responsibilities include modeling algorithms and command-and-control systems, executing test plans, analyzing system performance, defining evaluation criteria, reporting findings, collaborating with research and software teams, briefing customers and executives, and supporting proposals. Requires technical experience in space defense, sensor systems, modeling and simulation, and scientific programming, plus eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Provide internal and customer-facing managed infrastructure support, including monitoring, incident response, systems administration, network troubleshooting, Azure and virtualization administration, escalation management, documentation, and change activities. Resolve incidents within SLA targets, participate in root cause analysis, maintain infrastructure records, and use PowerShell automation to improve operations. The role also serves as a technical escalation point and mentors junior engineers.

Own Baseten’s internal identity and authentication infrastructure, including Okta architecture, SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, and application integrations. Build automated joiner, mover, and leaver workflows across HRIS, Google Workspace, MDM, and SaaS systems using scripting and APIs. Implement access controls, device trust, compliance processes, documentation, and audit evidence. Serve as a technical escalation point for IT Support and partner with Security on least-privilege access and SOC 2 requirements.