Role: Principal Solution Architect
Reports to: Senior Director, Customer Business Technology
Scope: Individual Contributor, P5
Years of Experience: 10+
Location: Remote- Ventura Supported OR Ventura, CA
At Patagonia, we’re in business to save our home planet—and technology is central to that mission. As the Principal Solution Architect, you’ll lead the design of scalable, sustainable tech solutions that power our omnichannel customer experience across retail, wholesale, ecommerce, and more.
You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with product managers, engineers, and business leaders to turn complex challenges into elegant, omnichannel solutions. From rapid prototyping to architecture diagrams, from strategic roadmaps to hands on deep dives, you’ll own the full lifecycle of solution design—driving impact, not just implementation.
What You’ll Do:
- Architect and deliver omnichannel technology solutions aligned with Patagonia’s purpose.
- Lead omnichannel technical and architecture across DTC and B2B platforms.
- Translate business needs and opportunities into agile, validated product and technical specs and documentation.
- Iteratively validate and refine ideas through rapid prototypes and testing.
- Identify and address technical challenges.
- Guide system design for scalability, performance, and security.
- Stay ahead of relevant tech trends and innovation.
- Continuously evaluate and improve implemented solutions.
- Mentor and train cross-functional team members, fostering inclusive collaboration.
Who You Are:
- Purpose-driven and outcome-obsessed solving real problems that matter
- Strategic thinker and innovative problem solver with growth mindset
- Comfortable with ambiguity and dynamic environments with evolving objectives and needs
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and efficiently with technical and non-technical teams
Experience You Bring:
- 10+ years in technology with deep experience in solution architecture
- Proven success in and deep understanding of current and emerging omnichannel retail or other DTC and B2B SaaS, enterprise systems, integrations, and innovation including emerging AI solutions
- Experience influencing and driving outcomes across geographies, levels, and functions
- Balance of strategic mindset and iterative hands-on approach working with a lean team
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Bonus: Microsoft certifications, familiarity with agile / DevOps practices, experience with enterprise architecture practices and frameworks, understanding of microservice and API architecture and design patterns, experience with relevant programming languages like JS and C#
Hiring range: $180,000 - $200,000
At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget. Note the full pay range for this role ranges from: $152,000 - $228,000 USD Annual. The Hiring Range reflects where in the range we intend to hire for this role.
Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
