Architect

Stitch Fix

. Own and continuously evolve Stitch Fix’s enterprise technology architecture .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $204,800 - $341,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise technology architecture, focusing on modernization pathways, cloud infrastructure, and data architecture. Capable of translating strategic business priorities into actionable architectural choices while ensuring system reliability, security, and performance.

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Enterprise Technology ArchitectureCloud-Native EngineeringReliability EngineeringArchitecture GovernanceData Platforms

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Hard Skills

Architecture ModernizationDistributed SystemsAPIs and Event-Driven IntegrationAI and Machine-Learning FoundationsPerformance OptimizationDisaster RecoveryTechnical Standards EstablishmentIntegration PatternsOperational ExcellenceScalability Assessment

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsCoaching-Oriented LeadershipInfluence and NegotiationCuriosity and AccountabilityPragmatic Action Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsData EcosystemsObservability ToolsAutomation ToolsIntegration Tools

Industry Keywords

E-CommerceConsumer TechnologyMarketplace TechnologyDigital TransformationTechnical Debt Reduction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and continuously evolve Stitch Fix’s enterprise technology architecture
Define target-state principles, platform capabilities, and modernization pathways supporting business and product strategy
Translate strategic business priorities into architectural choices and investment roadmaps
Partner with product and engineering leaders on client-facing capabilities, internal tools, data products, and AI-enabled experiences
Lead architecture governance through decision rights, review practices, reference architectures, and technical standards
Identify and prioritize systemic technology risks, legacy constraints, resilience gaps, integration complexity, performance bottlenecks, security concerns, and operating costs
Shape multi-year investment strategy for platform modernization, cloud infrastructure, developer productivity, observability, data architecture, integration patterns, reliability engineering, and technical debt reduction
Set expectations for service reliability, disaster recovery, performance, scalability, observability, and operational readiness
Guide data and AI foundations for trustworthy, scalable use across client experiences, merchandising, operations, and internal workflows
Champion engineering efficiency through simplification, platform reuse, automation, and reduced total cost of ownership
Advise the CPTO and executive stakeholders on technical decisions, investment trade-offs, vendor and build-versus-buy choices, and emerging technologies
Build an architecture community and develop senior technical talent
Communicate technical strategy and architectural trade-offs in clear business terms
Report to the Chief Product & Technology Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep, hands-on technical leadership experience as a Chief Architect, Distinguished Engineer, VP of Architecture, or comparable role in a complex digital, e-commerce, marketplace, or consumer technology environment
Record of leading large-scale architecture modernization across distributed systems, cloud platforms, data ecosystems, integrations, and customer-facing applications
Expertise in resilient, scalable, secure, and observable systems, including reliability engineering, performance, disaster recovery, and operational excellence
Strong judgment balancing immediate product delivery and long-term platform health
Experience establishing architecture principles, technical standards, reference patterns, and governance practices
Fluency in modern cloud-native engineering, APIs and event-driven integration, data platforms, AI and machine-learning foundations, security, and developer productivity practices
Ability to assess technology investments through business value, risk, lifecycle cost, scalability, and organizational capability
Exceptional influence and communication skills with engineers, product leaders, executives, and non-technical business partners
Coaching-oriented leadership style that develops senior talent and fosters constructive debate, curiosity, and accountability
Bias for pragmatic action, continuous improvement, and simple, durable solutions
Applicants must be based in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Equity
Annual bonus eligibility
New hire and ongoing restricted stock unit grants, depending on employee and company performance
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Other benefits
Meaningful career growth
Collaborative, low-ego environment
Diverse perspectives celebrated