Principal Digital Architect - Ecommerce & Enterprise AI

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Title:

Principal Digital Architect - Ecommerce & Enterprise AI

Requisition Number: R236853

Company:
Mattel HQ, Inc.

Location:

El Segundo, California

Address: 333 Continental Blvd

Zip Code: 90245

Job Category:
Information Technology

Pay Range: USD $173,600 and $215,000 Yearly

The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range; base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.

Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Mattel is seeking a visionary Principal Digital Architect to shape the future of our global digital ecosystem—spanning direct-to-consumer (DTC), e-commerce, and immersive digital experiences. This role is at the forefront of innovation, driving enterprise-scale AI transformation and redefining how consumers engage with Mattel's brands across every digital touchpoint.

• Define and lead the end-to-end architecture strategy for Mattel's global DTC, e-commerce, and digital experience platforms.
• Architect omnichannel consumer journeys across web, mobile, marketplaces, and emerging digital channels.
• Drive adoption of headless, composable, and MACH-based architectures to enable speed, flexibility, and innovation.

• Lead the design and implementation of AI‑powered digital capabilities, including:
  • Personalization and recommendation systems
  • Intelligent search and discovery
  • Dynamic pricing and promotion optimization
  • Fraud detection and trust systems
  • Customer 360 and predictive insights
• Champion generative AI and conversational experiences to power next‑gen commerce and engagement.
• Establish scalable AI/ML architecture patterns, pipelines, and governance across the enterprise.

• Define enterprise architecture blueprints, standards, and roadmaps aligned with Mattel's digital and business strategy.
• Evaluate and implement modern platforms including e‑commerce, DXP, CDP, AI/ML platforms, and cloud services.
• Lead innovation initiatives, POCs, and pilots exploring emerging technologies and new business models.

• Architect cloud‑native, event‑driven, and microservices‑based systems at global scale.
• Establish best practices for APIs, data streaming, and real‑time architectures.
• Drive engineering excellence across Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD, and SRE practices.
• Data foundation (Customer 360) across all digital experiences.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing strategic technology decisions.
• Partner with Product, Marketing, Data, and Engineering leaders to align architecture with business outcomes.
• Lead architecture governance, reviews, and cross‑portfolio alignment.
• Mentor and inspire engineering and architecture teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

• 10+ years in software engineering and architecture, including enterprise‑scale digital platforms.
• Proven experience as a Lead or Enterprise Architect driving large‑scale transformation.
• Deep expertise in e‑commerce, DTC platforms, and digital experience ecosystems.
• Strong background in cloud‑native architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI).

• Hands‑on experience with microservices, APIs, and event‑driven architectures.
• Containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Headless and composable commerce frameworks.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML systems, including personalization, predictive modeling, and GenAI.
• Experience with modern data platforms and streaming technologies (Kafka, Big Query).

• Expertise in security, privacy, and compliance for consumer‑facing platforms.
• Experience implementing Dev Sec Ops  and SRE practices.
• Ability to design for global scale, resilience, and performance.

• Exceptional ability to influence executives and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills for presentation and storytelling.
• A recognized thought leader with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
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