Principal Architecture Engineer

DIRECTV is seeking a Principal Architecture Engineer 1 to serve as a technical team leader who will collaborate with other team members while driving technical architectural process excellence and architectural innovation initiatives. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities requiring someone who can effectively collaborate across teams and champion best practices throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong planning capabilities and risk management skills while consistently delivering high-quality results.

Heres what youll do:

• Facilitate cross-team collaboration by managing dependencies and assessing project impacts across departments.
• Collect data for monthly metrics reporting. Analyze the data for any trends and defects.
• Actively participate in team meetings daily standups and knowledge-sharing sessions like Lunch and Learns.
• Develop innovative solutions to improve IT architecture based on architectural guiding principles.
• Plan and execute both short-term deliverables and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Organize work assignments and technical designs to meet project targets and deadlines.
• Assess project risks and determine when to escalate issues or request additional leadership support.
• Serve as a go-to resource for both internal team members and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts through process optimization and innovation.
• Present technical solutions and recommendations to various audiences.

What youll need to be successful:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering preferably Chemical Industrial or related discipline.
• 3 5 years of process engineering experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Proven experience in collaborating with technical teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience in IT Architecture especially in solution architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development and software cost management processes in a SAFe Agile environment.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk and make strategic decisions.
• Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

May require a background check due to job duties requiring routine access to DIRECTV and DIRECTV customers proprietary data. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction will be considered for employment in accordance with local ordinances and state law.

This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the United States. #LI-Remote

A career with us comes with big rewards:

DIRECTVs compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees. It is the companys policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location.

The Base Salary range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for each of DIRECTVs 4 (four) US Labor Market Zones. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.

DIRECTV WAGE ZONES: $96140 - $174570

Low (N1): $96140 - $144210

Mid (N2): $101200 - $151800

High (N3): $111320 - $166980

Top (N4): $116380 - $174570

Click HERE to review information on some of the largest Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits - when you consider all of these together it represents a pretty impressive total compensation package.

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