Principal Architect, Enterprise Architecture - FreeWheel
Core
Strategic architect translating business outcomes and client requirements into scalable cloud-native product designs for ad platforms serving publishers, advertisers, and media buyers.
Role type
Principal Enterprise Architect (Ad Tech)
Builds
Streaming Hub (SSP), Programmatic Demand (DSP), Audience/Identity, Measurement, and Revenue Science platforms
Domain
Ad Tech / Programmatic Advertising / Cloud-Native Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed high-scale system architecture, Cloud-native design (Kubernetes, microservices), Ad serving platform design (SSP/DSP), Identity & addressability patterns, Privacy-centric data architecture, Cloud governance & FinOps, Technical roadmaping & strategy, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Live event ad decisioning (SSAI), AI/ML platforms, Multi-cloud architecture
Technologies
Kubernetes, gRPC, REST, Kafka, OpenTelemetry, OAuth/OIDC, NoSQL stores, Cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Responsibilities
Produce Solution Blueprints and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), Guide Product-aligned Architecture Roadmaps, Provide hands-on design leadership for cloud-native systems, Shape standards for data contracts and identity interoperability, Lead strategic initiatives to reduce technical debt, Advise leaders on build/buy/extend strategies, Mentor architects and engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic mentorship
