Senior Network Architect

Inspiren is seeking a highly-skilled Senior Network Architect to lead the design and execution of network architectures for its hardware devices, platforms, and systems. This pivotal role involves shaping connectivity, reliability, and scalability, driving innovation in on-device and edge networking, and ensuring integration of cutting-edge communications. The architect will deliver network designs meeting high standards of performance, security, and resilience across the lifecycle of all Inspiren's devices and platforms.

Must Have

• Lead end-to-end definition of device and edge-level network architectures for new hardware products.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, embedded systems, software, product, and manufacturing partners.
• Innovate and optimize network performance, observability, and reliability.
• Embed rigorous Design for Excellence (DfX) mindset in product development.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and verification of network performance and reliability.
• Ensure network designs meet regulatory standards, security, and industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues across device, edge, and cloud boundaries.
• 5+ years of experience in network architecture or engineering for connected devices/IoT systems.
• Deep experience designing IP-based network architectures for connected devices.
• Experience in architecting connectivity between devices, gateways, and cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with network segmentation, VLANs, ACLs, firewall rules, and QoS policies.
• Experience designing end-to-end data paths from devices to cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in defining and implementing network monitoring, logging, metrics, and remote management strategies.
• Knowledge of redundancy strategies, failover paths, and offline/degraded-mode operation.

Good to Have

• Start-up experience

Perks & Benefits

• Equity
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Competitive base salary
• Total benefits package
• Eligibility for equity awards in the form of stock options

About the Company

Inspiren offers the most complete and connected ecosystem in senior living. Founded by Michael Wang, a former Green Beret turned cardiothoracic nurse, Inspiren proves that compassionate care and technology can coexist - bringing peace of mind to residents, families, and staff.

Our integrated solutions seamlessly fit into existing workflows, capturing everything happening within a community. Backed by nurse specialists and powerful analytics, we provide the data operators need to make informed clinical and operational decisions - driving efficiency, profitability, and better care outcomes.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly-skilled Senior Network Architect to own and lead the design and execution of network architectures for Inspiren’s hardware devices, platforms, and systems. As a senior member of the hardware engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the connectivity, reliability, and scalability of our solutions. You will drive innovation in on-device and edge networking, ensure the integration of cutting-edge communications, and deliver network designs that meet the highest standards of performance, security, and resilience across the lifecycle of all of Inspiren’s devices and platforms.

What You'll Do

• Lead Network Architecture Projects: Oversee the end-to end definition of device and edge-level network architectures for new hardware products from concept to mass production release.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with hardware engineers, embedded systems engineers, software developers, product managers, key stakeholders, and our outsourced manufacturing partners to define network requirements and specifications per product needs.
• Innovate and Optimize: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Introduce new methodologies and technologies to enhance network performance, observability, and reliability while meeting design specifications. Provide deep technical expertise and support in networked system development, testing, and validation across the product lifecycle.
• Embed Rigorous Design for Excellence (DfX) Mindset: Conduct design reviews and both design and process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), partnering with our design and development partners to drive rigorous Design for Cost (DfX), supply chain, reliability, quality, and manufacturing methodologies across all phases of product development.
• Mentor Team Members: Provide technical guidance and mentorship, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation through a culture of continuous learning.
• Ensure Quality, Reliability, and Compliance: Oversee the prototyping process, conduct testing, and verify network performance and reliability against product requirements, including scalability, redundancy, and fault tolerance. Ensure all network designs meet regulatory standards, security requirements, and industry best practices. Set quality and reliability specifications.
• Problem-Solve: Troubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues across device, edge, and cloud boundaries, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering field
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in network architecture or network engineering for connected devices or IoT systems, including the successful launch and ongoing maintenance of multiple products
• Technical Skills:
• Network Architecture & Protocols: Deep experience designing IP-based network architectures for connected devices, including TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and secure tunneling for edge-connected systems.
• Device & Edge Networking: Experience in architecting connectivity between devices, gateways, and cloud services (e.g., Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular, and local wired networks) with a focus on reliability and low-latency telemetry and control.
• Segmentation, Security, and QoS: Hands-on experience with network segmentation, VLANs, ACLs, firewall rules, and quality-of-service policies to ensure safe coexistence of Inspiren devices with facility networks and clinical systems.
• Cloud and IoT Integration: Experience designing end-to-end data paths from devices to cloud platforms (e.g. MQTT/HTTPS APIs, IoT hubs, load balancers), including certificate management, authentication, and lifecycle management.
• Observability & Management: Proficiency in defining and implementing network monitoring, logging, metrics, and remote management strategies for large fleets of devices deployed across senior living facilities.
• High-Availability & Resilience: Knowledge of redundancy strategies, failover paths, and offline/degraded-mode operation for critical healthcare workflows, including edge caching and store-and-forward patterns.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting to changing priorities.
• Start-up experience is a plus.

Details

• The annual salary for this role is $185,000-$210,000 + equity + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Flexible PTO
• Location: Remote, US or Canada - NYC Preferred
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Compensations & Benefits

At Inspiren, we are committed to fair, transparent, and equitable compensation. We know that every candidate brings a unique combination of experience, skills, and perspectives, and we take these factors into account when determining pay. While compensation may vary depending on your background, role, and location, we are proud to offer a competitive base salary and total benefits package, alongside eligibility for equity awards in the form of stock options.

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Our compensation and benefits are designed to recognize your contributions and reflect the standards of leading organizations in our field.

Your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the full compensation package, including what your total pay could look like, so you have a clear picture of both the immediate and long-term value of joining our team.