Principal System Architecture
Core
Leads architecture for Warner Bros. Discovery's critical advertising technology platforms, focusing on AI-driven automation, system convergence, and cloud migration to maximize monetization and operational excellence.
Role type
Principal System Architect (AdTech)
Builds
Converged AdTech ecosystem spanning planning, linear/digital advertising, scheduling, and affiliate distribution
Domain
Advertising Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, AI/ML Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure | product features
Required skills
Enterprise systems architecture, AI/Agentic systems design, Distributed data platforms (Lakehouse, Spark, Flink), Cloud-native design (AWS/GCP/Azure), Microservices & Serverless, Identity resolution & audience graphs, CI/CD automation, Cost modeling & optimization, Legacy modernization, Technical leadership & governance
Preferred skills
Streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis), Privacy tech (GDPR, CCPA), Vendor integrations, Open-source community collaboration
Technologies
Iceberg, Delta, Hudi, Spark, Flink, Presto, Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub, AWS, GCP, Azure
Responsibilities
Define long-term architecture for AI-powered and agentic systems; Design foundational platforms with system engineering rigor; Lead transformation of fragmented systems into a cohesive converged ecosystem; Evaluate emerging technologies for strategic adoption; Mentor Principal engineers and establish architectural governance
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
