Principal Solution Architect - PLM

Mattel • El Segundo, CA

110d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Solution Architect with a strong background in product development to lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and innovative technology solutions. This role bridges business strategy and technical execution, driving architecture decisions and guiding engineering teams through the full product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead architect role.
• Deep experience with cloud platforms (GCP and Oracle Fusion) and microservices architecture.
• Strong expertise and having done multiple implementations of PLM, PIM and Product MDMs.
• Strong Knowledge in integrations with Confluent KAFKA, GCP & GBQ, Oracle OCI, etc.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and containerization.
• Strong understanding of cloud PaaS, preferably Oracle Cloud.

Nice To Haves

• Having Oracle Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end solutions for complex product development initiatives that meet business goals and technical requirements.
• Document design documents with component relationships, dependencies at a cross-portfolio level, integrations, logical data model, etc. on platforms like Windchill, Oracle, OCI, GCP, etc.
• Define and maintain architecture blueprints, technical roadmaps, and solution patterns across multiple products.
• Drive technical innovation and best practices in system design, performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leads, and stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into scalable technical designs.
• Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and impact analysis of new or existing systems.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and frameworks to support product development.
• Act as a key contributor to long-term product and platform strategies, aligning with business and enterprise architecture goals.
• Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) and technical feasibility assessments for new product ideas or integrations.

Benefits

• Competitive total pay programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees