Principal Enterprise Architect, AI & DTC Platforms

Deckers Brands; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 155,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Deckers Brands seeks a Principal Enterprise Architect, AI and DTC Technology, to shape the architecture for consumer platforms and a scalable AI foundation across brands and regions. You will drive MACH-aligned, cloud-native design and govern AI deployments while balancing innovation with risk management.

The role requires 8+ years in enterprise architecture within retail or fashion, plus deep AI/ML experience and leadership to mentor teams. Remote-friendly with Goleta, CA in scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years architecture experience in retail/fashion or consumer goods.
• Hands-on AI/ML experience, including generative AI and LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise DTC and AI architecture vision across brands and regions.
• Enforce governance and an AI review process for safety and production readiness.
• Lead modernization toward cloud-native, API-driven architectures.

Skills

AI/ML architecture

DTC eCommerce

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

API integration

Data governance

Leadership

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Tools

Boomi

AWS

Job description

Deckers Brands seeks a Principal Enterprise Architect, AI and DTC Technology, to shape the architecture for consumer platforms and a scalable AI foundation across brands and regions. You will drive MACH-aligned, cloud-native design and govern AI deployments while balancing innovation with risk management.

The role requires 8+ years in enterprise architecture within retail or fashion, plus deep AI/ML experience and leadership to mentor teams. Remote-friendly with Goleta, CA in scope.