Principal Digital Architect - Ecommerce & Enterprise AI

Mattel seeks a visionary Principal Digital Architect to shape the future of our global digital ecosystem across direct‑to‑consumer (DTC), e‑commerce, and immersive digital experiences. The senior technology leader will define and lead next‑generation architectures that blend composable commerce, cloud‑native platforms, and AI‑driven intelligence to deliver highly personalized, scalable, and secure customer experiences.

• 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 for 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.
• Build a 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 Generative AI.
• 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.
• Experience mentoring and managing small, high‑performing teams.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Cloud and/or AI certifications are a plus.
• Willingness to travel (10–20%).
• Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.