Software Monetization Architect

Analog Devices•Wilmington, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Analog Devices is building a scalable, enterprise grade Software Monetization platform to support the sale of software, services, subscriptions, and bundled hardware software solutions across digital and partner channels. We are seeking a Software Monetization Architect to define and drive the end-to-end architecture spanning digital commerce, entitlement management, bundling, subscription lifecycle, and revenue recognition. This role will play a critical part in designing a future‑proof monetization architecture that enables new business models while integrating cleanly with existing enterprise systems such as eShop, SAP S/4, Zuora, Entitlement Management Systems (EMS), and downstream finance platforms. The architect will work closely with IT, Finance, Digital, and Business unit stakeholders to translate monetization strategy into executable architecture and phased roadmaps.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or platform architecture
Hands‑on experience designing software monetization, subscription, or licensing platforms
Strong understanding of Entitlement and licensing models, Subscription management and billing, and Revenue recognition
Experience integrating digital commerce platforms with ERP and financial systems
Experience with SAP S/4, SAP BRIM, Zuora, or similar subscription/monetization platforms
Experience with Entitlement Management Systems (commercial or custom)
Background in hardware & software bundled offerings or device-based licensing models
Familiarity with security, key management, and digital product delivery patterns.
Proven ability to design phased, scalable architectures in complex enterprise environments
Strong stakeholder communication skills, including executive level‑ audience
Proven ability to influence without authority and drive change across multiple teams.
Strong collaboration, facilitation, and communication skills.
Experience working across both Agile and traditional SDLC models.

Responsibilities

Define the target state‑ architecture for software monetization, covering: Digital & eShop purchase journeys, Entitlement and licensing management, Hardware + software + subscription bundling, Subscription lifecycle, billing, invoicing, and renewals, Revenue recognition, royalty reporting, tax, and financial posting
Design phased architecture roadmaps that balance near-term revenue enablement with long‑term enterprise reusability.
Architect integrations between digital channels (analog.com, eShop) and backend monetization platforms to support: Software SKUs, terms, duration, usage-based‑ models, Digital delivery of license keys, entitlements, and services, Self-service‑ customer experiences for purchasing, managing, and consuming software offerings.
Lead architectural design for enterprise-grade entitlement and licensing platforms, including: Feature-based, device-‑based, and user-b‑ased entitlements, Upgrade, reassignment, and lifecycle management, Integration with security, key management, and device firmware where applicable
Ensure the solution is extensible to support future bundling scenarios, including hardware software systems and solution l‑evel offerings.
Define integration patterns between subscription management platforms (e.g., Zuora) and SAP S/4 for: Billing, invoicing, and collections, Revenue recognition (recurring, usage-based, and one‑time), Royalty reporting, tax, and financial reconciliation
Partner closely with Finance to ensure solutions are compliant, auditable, and scalable.
Evaluate vendors and solution options (EMS, subscription, bundling platforms) and provide architecture driven recommendations
Translate complex business models into clear architectural designs, standards, and integration patterns
Support executive-level discussions with concise architecture views, tradeoffs, and roadmap implications.