Principal Architect, Platform Architecture - FreeWheel
Core
Strategic architect translating business outcomes and client requirements into scalable, cloud-native technical solutions for FreeWheel's ad platforms.
Role type
Principal Architect, Platform Architecture
Builds
Streaming Hub (SSP), Programmatic Demand (DSP), Audience/Identity, Measurement, and Revenue Science platforms
Domain
Ad Tech / Programmatic Advertising / Cloud-Native Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed system architecture, Cloud-native design (Kubernetes, microservices), Ad serving/SSP platform design, Identity & addressability, Privacy-centric data architecture, Security patterns, API management, Technical roadmaping, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Live event ad decisioning, SSAI, AI/ML platforms, Multi-cloud architecture, FinOps
Technologies
Kubernetes, gRPC, REST, Kafka, OpenTelemetry, OAuth/OIDC, NoSQL stores, Cloud providers
Responsibilities
Produce Solution Blueprints and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), Guide Product-aligned Architecture Roadmaps, Lead design forums and cross-functional reviews, Advise on technical choices and de-risk delivery, Establish standards for data contracts and interoperability, Mentor architects and engineers
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
