Senior Principal Systems Architecture Engineer

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet. Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:

AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary Works with product management teams from different business units to determine and document technical specifications for new solutions, major features, products, systems, and platforms. Develops and presents conceptual options to stakeholders as appropriate, clearly communicating advantages and tradeoffs of each option to reach consensus on the most appropriate choice. Collaborates with development teams to ensure feasible designs and minimize technical risks before development begins; helps to solve problems and update design documentation during development.

Possesses expert knowledge of lighting controls and Acuity products, handles the most complex issues, and works with other experts to create and update design guidelines. Monitors IP landscape, new products, emerging technologies, and best practices and determines applicability to the lighting industry; understands key competitors products and differentiating features. Assists senior leadership in strategic planning for products.

Thinks creatively, strategically, and analytically; performs work with a high degree of latitude. Able to lead others through influence; provides coaching, and/or mentoring to junior staff members; may also act as lead or first-level supervisor. Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Works with product management teams from different business units to develop and refine concepts for new solutions, major features, products, systems, and platforms. | 20% Works with development teams by providing System Architecture documentation to enabled detailed design. | 40% Evaluate and generate IP related to technical projects to avoid infringement and secure protections. | 10% Provide peer review of System Architecture and other technical documentation generated by others. | 10% Gain and maintain expert knowledge of Acuity products, systems and processes. | 10% Gain and maintain expert knowledge of competitive products, and related industry and development best practices. | 10% Skills and Minimum Experience Required 8 to 12 years of engineering leadership or system architecture experience Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience in system architecture and development involving lighting control, drivers, or an adjacent industry.

Experience working with protocols, networks, and technical standards. Knowledgable about modern software, firmware and hardware development best practices and associated technologies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skilled at leading others through influence, working collaboratively, mentoring technical leaders. Preferred Skills and Experience Masters Degree or Equivalent Experience in system architecture and development involving lighting control. Experience designing protocols, networks, and technical standards.

Experience delivering solutions which include software, firmware and hardware using modern technologies. Contribution to published IP relating to lighting control or adjacent fields. Travel Requirements 1-20% We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. The range for this position is $143,600.00 to $322,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.