Principal Digital Architect - Ecommerce & Enterprise AI

Mattel•El Segundo, CA

1d•$173,600 - $215,000

About The Position

Mattel is seeking a visionary Principal Digital Architect to shape the future of our global digital ecosystem—spanning direct-to-consumer (DTC), e-commerce, and immersive digital experiences. This role is at the forefront of innovation, driving enterprise-scale AI transformation and redefining how consumers engage with Mattel’s brands across every digital touchpoint. As a senior technology leader and thought leader, you will define and lead next-generation architectures that blend composable commerce, cloud-native platforms, and AI-driven intelligence to deliver highly personalized, scalable, and secure customer experiences. You will partner across business and technology to turn bold ideas into impactful, real-world solutions.

Requirements

10+ years in software engineering and architecture, including enterprise-scale digital platforms
Proven experience as a Lead or Enterprise Architect driving large-scale transformation
Deep expertise in e-commerce, DTC platforms, and digital experience ecosystems
Strong background in cloud-native architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI)
Hands-on experience with: Microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures Containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Headless and composable commerce frameworks
Strong understanding of AI/ML systems, including personalization, predictive modeling, and GenAI
Experience with modern data platforms and streaming technologies (Kafka, BigQuery)
Expertise in security, privacy, and compliance for consumer-facing platforms
Experience implementing DevSecOps and SRE practices
Ability to design for global scale, resilience, and performance
Exceptional ability to influence executives and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong communication skills for presentation, storytelling
A recognized thought leader with a passion for innovation and continuous learning
Experience mentoring and managing small, high-performing teams
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Willingness to travel (10–20%)

Nice To Haves

Cloud and/or AI certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Define and lead the end-to-end architecture strategy for Mattel’s global DTC, e-commerce, and digital experience platforms.
Architect omnichannel consumer journeys across web, mobile, marketplaces, and emerging digital channels.
Drive adoption of headless, composable, and MACH-based architectures to enable speed, flexibility, and innovation.
Lead the design and implementation of AI-powered digital capabilities, including: Personalization and recommendation systems Intelligent search and discovery Dynamic pricing and promotion optimization Fraud detection and trust systems Customer 360 and predictive insights
Champion Generative AI and conversational experiences to power next-gen commerce and engagement.
Establish scalable AI/ML architecture patterns, pipelines, and governance across the enterprise.
Define enterprise architecture blueprints, standards, and roadmaps aligned with Mattel’s digital and business strategy.
Evaluate and implement modern platforms including e-commerce, DXP, CDP, AI/ML platforms, and cloud services.
Lead innovation initiatives, POCs, and pilots exploring emerging technologies and new business models.
Architect cloud-native, event-driven, and microservices-based systems at global scale.
Establish best practices for APIs, data streaming, and real-time architectures.
Drive engineering excellence across DevSecOps, CI/CD, and SRE practices.
data foundation (Customer 360) across all digital experiences.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing strategic technology decisions.
Partner with Product, Marketing, Data, and Engineering leaders to align architecture with business outcomes.
Lead architecture governance, reviews, and cross-portfolio alignment.
Mentor and inspire engineering and architecture teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.