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Acuity

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

Lead Architect - Unified Communications & Collaboration

Hardware Systems IntegrationUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeRemote in USA$150k - $270k

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of relevant industry experience in audio/video/collaboration hardware and software development.
  • Direct prior experience at a company that designed, built, and certified Teams and/or Zoom conferencing devices, such as cameras, speakerphones, room systems, docking/USB peripherals, or similar collaboration endpoints.
  • Deep, current knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Zoom device certification programs, hardware specifications, and platform requirements.
  • Strong architectural background across Audio and Video signal chains, including USB Video Class (UVC), HDMI/HDCP, camera ISP pipelines, and video codecs; USB Audio Class (UAC), DSP and acoustic echo cancellation (AEC)/noise suppression, and Bluetooth audio; and networking/streaming protocols and technologies including SIP, RTP/RTCP, and PoE.
  • Working knowledge of Control system integration, including RS-232/IP control and third-party control system ecosystems.
  • Hands-on familiarity with Windows platform integration (Windows IoT / Windows for Teams Rooms) and Android platform integration under Microsoft's Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP).
  • Demonstrated experience defining hardware and software requirements from certification specifications.
  • Proven ability to operate as a technical consultant/advisor across engineering, QA, and product management functions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting architecture and technical tradeoffs to engineering and business stakeholders.
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

  • Continuously track Microsoft Teams and Zoom platform, hardware, and certification specifications, translating changes into actionable impacts on hardware and software roadmaps.
  • Lead the specification and design of end-to-end system architectures across Audio, Video, and Control subsystems for products built for interoperability with UC platforms.
  • Establish and document hardware and software requirements that satisfy Teams/Zoom certification programs, customer needs, and internal product goals.
  • Provide technical input into product management decisions, helping shape feature tradeoffs, roadmap sequencing, and platform investment priorities.
  • Develop a working understanding of the customer base and market landscape; partner with and advocate for product management by translating customer requirements and use cases into terms development teams and engineering leadership can act on.
  • Provide clear guidance to engineering and QA on certification test requirements; when needed, own and lead Teams and Zoom certification submissions and lab engagements from planning through sign-off.
  • Act as a trusted technical consultant to design and engineering teams across the product portfolio, reviewing architecture and design decisions for compliance, performance, and manufacturability.
  • Provide architectural guidance across Audio and Video subsystems as primary areas of depth, with working knowledge of Control system integration, including serial, IP-based, and third-party control ecosystems.
  • Guide integration efforts for Windows-based platforms (Windows IoT / Windows for Teams Rooms) and Android-based platforms under Microsoft's Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), ensuring compliance with OEM certification requirements.
  • Periodically help define broader solution- and system-level test plans beyond individual certification requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Direct experience leading or participating in formal Teams and/or Zoom certification lab engagements.
  • Familiarity with embedded Linux platforms in collaboration endpoints.
  • Experience with broader UC solution testing beyond individual device certification, including multi-device, room-scale, or interoperability testing.
  • Experience mentoring engineers or acting as a technical lead without formal management authority.
  • Familiarity with USB-IF, HDMI Forum, and Bluetooth SIG specifications relevant to AV peripherals.

About the Company

Acuity

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

Acuity provides accounting services designed for high-growth startups, offering everything from virtual bookkeeping to fractional CFOs. It combines highly certified people, proven processes, and world-class accounting technologies to manage a company’s books and financial reporting. Clients access a range of services tailored to their needs, from day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic financial guidance, all supported by standardized workflows and advanced software. This makes Acuity different from competitors by focusing specifically on startups and growth-stage businesses, delivering a full spectrum of accounting functions under one roof and emphasizing scalable processes and tech. The goal is to let startups concentrate on building their business while Acuity handles their financial operations and helps them scale efficiently.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$1.5M
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
2004

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