Chief Architect, Product Engineering

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cloud modernization

AI architecture

Client exposure

Mentorship

Cross-functional team

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Chief Architect, Product Engineering to define the architecture strategy for a modern SaaS platform spanning cloud, AI, data, network, infrastructure, and security.

You will translate long-term technical direction into practical standards, influence engineering, and represent the architecture vision in client-facing settings. This remote US role collaborates with Product Management, Cloud Operations, and InfoSec to shape a scalable platform.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software architecture, including 5+ years as an enterprise or chief architect.
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS platforms across multiple cloud providers.
• Proven track record in legacy-to-cloud or on-prem-to-SaaS transitions at scale.
• Hands-on experience with AI and ML-integrated products.
• Strong background in data architecture and governance.
• Solid grounding in network and infrastructure architecture, including zero-trust and IaC principles.
• Deep knowledge of application security and experience with InfoSec and GRC.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical architecture strategy for SaaS, cloud, AI, data, network, infrastructure, and security.
• Translate strategy into actionable standards and reference patterns for engineering teams.
• Provide technical judgment to inform Product Management's roadmap discussions.
• Represent architecture vision to clients, from C-level briefings to technical deep dives.
• Engage hands-on with design reviews and complex technical challenges as needed.
• Establish standards for extending the core platform and AI integration.
• Collaborate with Cloud Operations on infrastructure resilience and operational standards.

Skills

Software architecture

Enterprise architecture

Multi-tenant SaaS

Cloud platforms

AI/ML integration

Data governance

Zero-trust / IaC

Application security

InfoSec / GRC

Security architecture

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Chief Architect, Product Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will define the technical architecture strategy for a modern SaaS platform spanning cloud, AI, data, network, infrastructure, and security domains.

You will translate long-term technical direction into practical standards and reference patterns that guide engineering execution, platform evolution, and secure scalability.

The position also partners closely with Product Management, Cloud Operations, and security stakeholders while representing the architecture vision in both strategic and client-facing settings.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Set the technical architecture strategy for SaaS, cloud, AI, data, network, infrastructure, and security.
• Translate strategy into actionable standards and reference patterns for engineering teams.
• Provide technical judgment to inform Product Management's roadmap discussions.
• Represent architecture vision to clients, from C-level briefings to technical deep dives.
• Engage hands-on with design reviews and complex technical challenges as needed.
• Establish standards for extending the core platform and AI integration.
• Collaborate with Cloud Operations on infrastructure resilience and operational standards.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software architecture, including 5+ years as an enterprise or chief architect.
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS platforms across multiple cloud providers.
• Proven track record in legacy-to-cloud or on-prem-to-SaaS transitions at scale.
• Hands-on experience with AI and ML-integrated products.
• Strong background in data architecture and governance.
• Solid grounding in network and infrastructure architecture, including zero-trust and IaC principles.
• Deep knowledge of application security and experience with InfoSec and GRC.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead the modernization of a legacy platform to a cloud-native environment.
• Engagement with cutting-edge AI and data architecture initiatives.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product Management and InfoSec.
• Mentorship opportunities for senior engineers and influence over architectural decisions.
• Exposure to high-level client interactions, enhancing professional visibility.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.