Principal Enterprise Architect

Celonis; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work model

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Celonis is seeking a seasoned Architect to design transformative solutions for prospects and customers. You will present to C-level executives and translate strategic goals into actionable technical plans, shaping enterprise modernization with Celonis’ Process Intelligence Platform.

You will collaborate across Sales, Value Engineering, Product Management, Data Ops and Security, driving architectural strategy, data and cloud initiatives and ensuring successful engagements with new and existing

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience as Architect or CTO/Enterprise Architect.
• Connect technical solutions to business value and customer objectives.
• Strong background in Data Architecture, Integrations patterns, and data languages (SQL, Python).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable presenting to C-level executives and demos of architecture.
• Strong background in system integrations, data operations and automation.
• Cloud-native, SaaS architectures, API ecosystems and security posture knowledge.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a strong advantage.
• MSc in Computer Science or equivalent IT field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define the overall architecture, data and cloud strategy for large client accounts.
• Engage with C-level clients regarding strategic objectives and Celonis strategy.
• Drive innovation by architecting solutions with emergent technologies including Agentic AI.
• Bridge Celonis product/engineering with client teams for optimal service delivery.
• Assess customer IT landscape maturity in the region.
• Participate in pre- and post-sales, engaging with architecture and security teams.
• Coach Celonis consulting teams and partners on implementation, architecture and scalability.
• Develop reusable consulting assets and customer-facing position papers.
• Create technical designs and presentations for internal and client stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cloud architecture

Data integration

Python

SQL

Presentation skills

Leadership

C-level engagement

Automation capabilities

SaaS architectures

English fluency

Education

MSc in Computer Science

Tools

Mulesoft

Informatica

Talend

Job description

Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

The Role:

We are looking for a curious, smart, and “learn it all” Architect with provenexperience and a passion for designing transformative solution architectures for ourprospects and customers. This high-impact role demands a unique blend of deeptechnical expertise and executive presence, requiring you to confidently present toC-level executives and translate their strategic goals into actionable technical plans.

You will work with technical teams at our prospects and customers to designarchitectures that drive enterprise modernization, leveraging techniques likecapability mapping and exploring innovative solutions with Agentic AI. Your primarygoal is to support our growing sales team in achieving revenue goals by unlockingtechnical blockers and partnering closely with our Sales, Value Engineering, ProductManagement, Data Ops, and Information Security teams.

You will be responsible for supporting engagements with new prospects as well asexisting customers that look to expand their footprint. Measures of success includenew customer acquisition rates, retention, up-selling, and contribution to overallsales team and business success.

The work you’ll do:

• Lead and define the overall architecture, data and cloud strategy for our largest client accounts
• Confidently engage with customers C level their strategic objectives with the Celonis technical strategy
• Drive innovation by identifying and architecting solutions that leverage emergent technologies, including Agentic AI.
• Be the bridge between our product & engineering teams within Celonis with the clients teams to provide the best technical services for our clients
• Assess our customer installed base IT landscape maturity for the region
• Participate in pre-Sales and post-Sales phases, engaging with customer Architecture and security teams
• Coach and guide Celonis consulting teams and ecosystem partners on technical implementation related issues (architecture, integration, performance and scalability)
• Develop re-usable assets for the consulting teams on projects
• Develop customer facing position papers, assets and thought leadership presentations on architecture and innovation with Celonis
• Creation of technical designs and presentations for internal and client stakeholders

The qualifications you need:

• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience (Software vendor Architect, Top consulting firms CTO or Enterprise Architect at a customer)
• Proven ability to think strategically, connecting technical solutions to business value and customer objectives.
• Strong background in Data Architecture, Integrations patterns, and Development background in data related languages (SQL, Python...)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation and creativity skills
• You can comfortably switch from explaining an architecture diagram to an environment where you coded/assembled a demo of the architecture
• Strong technical background with a focus on system integrations, data operations and automation capabilities
• Strong understanding of cloud native architectures, SaaS solutions (Salesforce, SAP, Dynamics CRM,ServiceNow, etc..), cybersecurity posture fundamentals, API ecosystems and legacy on-premise enterprise architectures
• Fluency in English, an additional language such as Spanish, French or Italian is a strong advantage
• MSc degree in Computer Science or equivalent in Information Technology related field

Preferred:

• Celonis Certifications and Experience with OCPM and Case Centric Data Pipelines
• AWS/Azure/GCP Certifications
• ESB / ETL Certifications (Mulesoft,Oracle,SAP,Talend, Informatica, etc..)
• Experience in at least 2 domains among: Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer/Consumer Management (Service,Order Management, Sales),HR,Procurement.
• Experience in at least 2 industries among: Consumer Goods, Banking, Pharma, Aerospace,Telco, and Transport.

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The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule.

Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.

The base salary range below is for the role in California, based on a Full Time Schedule.

$192,000 — $260,000 USD

What Celonis can offer you:

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
• Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
• Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
• Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
• Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
• Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
• Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
• Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
• Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

Celonis Inclusion Statement:

At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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