System Architect

Role Overview

Ribbon Communications is seeking a System Architect to join the Muse System Architecture team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for system engineering and architectural definition, with a primary focus on writing and maintaining system‑level requirements based on Product Line Management (PLM) inputs, existing solutions, and industry standards.

This role is internal‑facing and involves close collaboration with R&D and PLM.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with PLM team and R&D peers to lead Marketing requirements translated into implementation.
• Analyze PLM requirements, existing system behavior, and relevant standards, and translate them into clear, consistent system requirements.
• Ensure architectural alignment, consistency, and completeness across system components.
• Act as a technical focal point for R&D teams on system behavior and architectural intent.
• Participate in architectural discussions and cross‑team technical forums.
• Monitor relevant industry standards and technologies and reflect applicable aspects in system requirements.
  
  
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree (M.Sc.) or higher - advantage
  
  

• At least 3 years of experience in system engineering or system architecture roles.
• Proven experience in system and functional requirement definition and documentation.
• Experience working with or interpreting industry standards and specifications.
  
  

• Experience in development/architecture of WDM/OTN management systems – advantage
• Familiarity with SDN concepts and architectures - advantage
• Practical experience using AI‑based tools to support professional workflows such as analysis, research, documentation, or decision‑making – advantage
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of proficiency in English (written and spoken).