San Francisco
Full time
On-site
Device
About the Company:
World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.
We are seeking a highly skilled staff level system architect to drive the system development of TFH device programs from concept through product launch. The staff level system architect will own the technical execution of system architecture and integration, working across electrical, mechanical, silicon, firmware, validation, and manufacturing engineering teams. This role balances deep technical engagement with technical project leadership, ensuring that system architecture, features, performance, and quality targets are achieved on schedule.
System Architecture & Integration
Define and guide overall system architecture decisions, ensuring alignment across hardware, firmware, optics, and software domains
Drive subsystem tradeoffs and technical decisions to achieve product performance, power, cost, and reliability goals
Technical Leadership
Serve as the technical authority and single point of accountability for system-level execution
Facilitate and lead technical reviews, coordinate with vendors / contract manufacturers / external partners where applicable.
Drive resolution of complex cross-domain issues, and ensure engineering rigor across design phases
Identify technical risks and blockers early, partner with engineering domain experts to propose mitigation paths, and drive these to resolution
Rapidly respond to changes (architecture changes, schedule shifts, design tradeoffs) and replan accordingly
Program & Project Execution
Translate product requirements into system-level engineering plans, deliverables, and validation criteria
Own the engineering development schedule, dependencies, and risk assessment with strong technical grounding
Drive issue closure by partnering with subsystem owners, escalating only when necessary
Partner with TPM to drive Risk, schedule and Cost
Cross-Functional Coordination
Lead cross-discipline engineering teams (EE, ME, RF, Camera, Display, Power, SW/FW, Test, Ops) to align priorities
Lead design implementation, validation, and system bring-up activities
Manufacturing & Post-Ramp Support
Collaborate with operations and supply chain on manufacturability, DFM, and production readiness
Support system qualification, mass production ramp, and resolve post-ramp issues including field failures and reliability investigations
Communication & Reporting
Provide technical status updates, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership
Clearly articulate system challenges, architecture tradeoffs, and proposed solutions
Master/Diploma degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
10+ years of experience leading system-level hardware projects in consumer electronics or equivalent fields with proven track record
Strong technical depth in at least one subsystem (e.g. SoC, Power, Thermal, Optics, Sensing, RF), with broad understanding of system integration
Experience with Qualcomm SOC based system architecture.
Demonstrated success driving complex technical programs from concept through mass production
Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to dive into technical details and lead root-cause analysis
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; able to lead cross-functional engineering teams without formal authority
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Pay transparency statement (for CA and NY based roles):
The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $270,000 - $300,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!