AI-Driven CPQ Solution Architect

Palo Alto Networks; United States; On-site; USD 223,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Sr. Principal Solution Architect to lead AI-driven CPQ architecture and enterprise transformation. You will bridge CPQ needs with AI capabilities, embedding automation and predictive analytics across the quote-to-cash workflow.

In this high-visibility role, you will partner with Finance, Sales, IT, and Provisioning, guiding senior engineers while ensuring secure, scalable designs across the enterprise. The position emphasizes leadership and hands-on architecture.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree with 15+ years in enterprise architecture or related field.
• CPQ domain knowledge and AI application to optimize the sales-to-fulfillment cycle.
• Systems thinking and integration across large-scale ecosystems (CRM to ERP to Provisioning).
• First-principles mindset to craft innovative solutions.
• Executive presence and ability to translate technical concepts to business value.
• Self-starter mentality with autonomy and initiative.
• Team-oriented collaboration across multiple teams.
• Experience using AI-driven coding tools or low-code environments.

Responsibilities

• AI-infused architectural leadership for CPQ initiatives.
• Cross-functional alignment with Finance, Provisioning, Sales Operations, and IT.
• Enterprise integration design across CRM, ERP, Billing, and Provisioning systems.
• Champion best practices prioritizing security, availability, performance, and scalability.
• Connect dependencies, risks, and synergies across domains and projects.
• Mentor junior architects, developers, and engineers.
• Drive AI architecture with a player-coach mindset.

Skills

CPQ knowledge

AI in sales

Enterprise architecture

APIs & integration

Executive communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI platforms

LLM tooling

Vector databases

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Sr. Principal Solution Architect to lead AI-driven CPQ architecture and enterprise transformation. You will bridge CPQ needs with AI capabilities, embedding automation and predictive analytics across the quote-to-cash workflow.

In this high-visibility role, you will partner with Finance, Sales, IT, and Provisioning, guiding senior engineers while ensuring secure, scalable designs across the enterprise. The position emphasizes leadership and hands-on architecture.