Principal Enterprise Architect

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 177,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

RSUs

401(k) match

Benefits package

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to shape the enterprise architecture function and define governance, standards, and roadmaps aligned with business priorities. The role guides AI-enabled capabilities, data architecture, and integration strategies in a fast-moving technology environment.

Remote, US-based candidates with 10+ years in IT and 5+ years in leadership will lead architecture governance, multi-year roadmaps, and high-impact technology investments while collaborating

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT/technology roles, with 5+ years in enterprise architecture or leadership.
• Experience building or maturing an enterprise architecture function in a mid-size or high-growth environment.
• Deep knowledge of business systems and data architecture principles.
• Direct experience with AI/ML integration into enterprise systems.
• Foundational understanding of AI security and data privacy principles.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and integration patterns.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the enterprise architecture operating model and governance framework.
• Develop and present core technology standards and multi-year roadmaps.
• Drive architecture review processes for major technology investments.
• Lead the enterprise AI architecture strategy and infrastructure choices.
• Establish responsible AI policies and architectural guardrails.
• Define data architecture standards and API integration frameworks.
• Act as a trusted architectural authority and build consensus on technology decisions.

Skills

Executive communication

AI/ML integration

Cloud architecture

Data architecture

Strategic leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space. This role will shape the enterprise architecture function and provide strategic direction for technology decisions across the organization. You will define governance, standards, and roadmaps that align architecture investments with business priorities. The position also plays a key role in guiding AI-enabled enterprise capabilities, data architecture, and integration strategies in a fast-moving technology environment.

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

Compensation: $177,000 – $290,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the enterprise architecture operating model and governance framework
• Develop and present core technology standards and multi-year roadmaps
• Drive architecture review processes for major technology investments
• Lead the enterprise AI architecture strategy and infrastructure choices
• Establish responsible AI policies and architectural guardrails
• Define data architecture standards and API integration frameworks
• Act as a trusted architectural authority and build consensus on technology decisions

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT/technology roles, with 5+ years in enterprise architecture or leadership
• Experience building or maturing an enterprise architecture function in a mid-size or high-growth environment
• Deep knowledge of business systems and data architecture principles
• Direct experience with AI/ML integration into enterprise systems
• Foundational understanding of AI security and data privacy principles
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and integration patterns
• Excellent communication skills for technical and executive audiences

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Restricted Stock Units granted at hire
• 401(k) match
• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• Remote work flexibility with reliable internet access

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.