Principal System Architect Jobs in Boston, MA
Principal System Architect jobs in Boston, Massachusetts are open across the metro, with employers like Amazon Web Services, Humana, and Deloitte hiring at every experience level. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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INTRODUCTION
NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, a Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm and a two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary. You can learn more about our firm, see what it’s like to work here and explore recent projects and ideas at NBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today!
ROLE AT A GLANCE:
NBBJ's Boston studio is seeking a Senior Healthcare Project Architect to join our highly collaborative team. We are seeking a talented professional who has worked primarily with large-scale, healthcare projects involving client contact and leadership responsibilities. The Senior Project Architect will be a strong communicator who performs architectural design and delivery for projects, including the construction of new buildings and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities.
In your new role, you will:
- Work with clients and team members to identify objectives, develop options, and formulate creative solutions.
- Interpret design concepts by collaborating with project team and translate them into workable construction systems and detailing, while maintaining design intent and advocating for design excellence.
- Prepare appropriate documentation and deliverables from schematic design through construction administration in accordance with established firm and industry standards.
- Maintain appropriate records for project phases in accordance with established firm and industry standards.
- Lead and coordinate the work of other team members and consultants, providing direction, guidance, and mentoring as appropriate.
- Participate in marketing efforts, including proposal development, presentations, and client interviews.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 15 years of experience in the architectural field with successful experience in the documentation and delivery of large-scale healthcare projects
- Bachelors of Architecture or Masters of Architecture degree
- Architectural Licensure; LEED or other sustainability accreditation preferred.
- Proven ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment
- Fluency in Revit
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with integrity, trust and commitment; setting an example for others
- Ability to travel as the project(s) requires
COMPENSATION
- The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $115,000 and $140,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.
This role requires the individual to be based in the United States.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon Web Services6

- Humana5

- Deloitte4

- Bain & Company4

- Boston Consulting3

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Insurance7
- Distribution & Wholesale6
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Construction & Real Estate5
Principal System Architect Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal system architect jobs are there in Boston?
There are 48+ principal system architect openings in Boston, Massachusetts on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Boston employers hire.
Which companies hire principal system architects in Boston?
Employers hiring principal system architects in Boston include Amazon Web Services, Humana, and Deloitte, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal system architect jobs in Boston?
Yes. About 55% of principal system architect openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Boston.
Which industries hire the most principal system architects in Boston?
Boston principal system architect roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Insurance, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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