Remote Jobs Sign In

Principal Architect, Network R&D

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Mon, Sep 14, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Serving as a senior technical leader, the remote Principal Architect, Network R&D will shape future network capabilities through architectural expertise, disciplined experimentation, and evaluation of emerging technologies in a full-time capacity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide architectural direction for Network R&D initiatives across emerging network technologies and advanced infrastructure concepts
  • Evaluate and analyze emerging technologies to determine their relevance for the company's future network strategy
  • Develop reference architectures and technical design patterns, guiding experiments and technical assessments to test feasibility and operational fit
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred
  • 12+ years of experience in network architecture, engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Deep technical expertise in advanced network domains such as optical systems, AI-enabled infrastructure, or security architecture
  • Proven ability to evaluate emerging technologies and make business-relevant recommendations
  • Strong executive communication skills to convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders

Complete Job Description

The complete job description is available to members. Premium membership includes:

Full access to 38,962 remote jobs from human-vetted companies, updated daily

Resume Builder - AI-powered tool to craft, enhance, and tailor your resume to a specific job

Twice-monthly live group coaching and the full Remote Career Center

20% member discount on Career Services

Backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee