Mattel, Inc.
Principal Solution Architect - PLM
Mattel, Inc., El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
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Base pay range $20,500.00/yr - $168,000.00/yr
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.
It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
The Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic
Senior Solution Architect
with a strong background in
product development
to lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and innovative technology solutions. This role bridges business strategy and technical execution, driving architecture decisions and guiding engineering teams through the full product lifecycle.
What Your Impact Will Be
Architect end-to-end solutions for complex product development initiatives that meet business goals and technical requirements.
Document design documents with component relationships, dependencies at a cross-portfolio level, integrations, logical data model, etc. on platforms like Windchill, Oracle, OCI, GCP, etc.
Define and maintain architecture blueprints, technical roadmaps, and solution patterns across multiple products.
Drive technical innovation and best practices in system design, performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
Collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leads, and stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into scalable technical designs.
Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and impact analysis of new or existing systems.
Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and frameworks to support product development.
Act as a key contributor to long-term product and platform strategies, aligning with business and enterprise architecture goals.
Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) and technical feasibility assessments for new product ideas or integrations.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead architect role.
Deep experience with cloud platforms (GCP and Oracle Fusion) and microservices architecture.
Strong expertise and having done multiple implementations of PLM, PIM and Product MDMs – to be able to architect a composable, flexible Product Management stack
Strong Knowledge in following Technical Areas –
integrations with Confluent KAFKA, GCP & GBQ, Oracle OCI, etc.
Oracle platforms
Oracle Agile PLM
Oracle ERP
Oracle Fusion Cloud
Oracle Cloud Product Data Hub
PTC Windchill
Knowledge of PDM and CAD tools, including Solidworks, AutoCAD, AlienBrain, etc., ADF Frameworks, Workflow - Business Process Management (BPM)
Reports–Development of BI Publisher Reports
Data Loading -FDBI, HCM Data loader
PL/SQL – Queries & creating stored procedures
Strong understanding of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and containerization will be preferred.
Strong understanding of cloud PaaS, preferably Oracle Cloud will be preferred.
Having Oracle Certification is plus
10-25% Travel required.
Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
The annual base salary range for this position is between
$170,000 and $200,000 .
Note:
This range is indicative of projected hiring range; actual base salary will be determined based on location, skills, and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
How We Work
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors
We collaborate: Being part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
We innovate: We always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Who We Are Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https //jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Equal Opportunity Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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Seniority level
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Employment type
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Job function
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Manufacturing, Design Services, and Entertainment Providers
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CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.
It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
The Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic
Senior Solution Architect
with a strong background in
product development
to lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and innovative technology solutions. This role bridges business strategy and technical execution, driving architecture decisions and guiding engineering teams through the full product lifecycle.
What Your Impact Will Be
Architect end-to-end solutions for complex product development initiatives that meet business goals and technical requirements.
Document design documents with component relationships, dependencies at a cross-portfolio level, integrations, logical data model, etc. on platforms like Windchill, Oracle, OCI, GCP, etc.
Define and maintain architecture blueprints, technical roadmaps, and solution patterns across multiple products.
Drive technical innovation and best practices in system design, performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
Collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leads, and stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into scalable technical designs.
Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and impact analysis of new or existing systems.
Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and frameworks to support product development.
Act as a key contributor to long-term product and platform strategies, aligning with business and enterprise architecture goals.
Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) and technical feasibility assessments for new product ideas or integrations.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead architect role.
Deep experience with cloud platforms (GCP and Oracle Fusion) and microservices architecture.
Strong expertise and having done multiple implementations of PLM, PIM and Product MDMs – to be able to architect a composable, flexible Product Management stack
Strong Knowledge in following Technical Areas –
integrations with Confluent KAFKA, GCP & GBQ, Oracle OCI, etc.
Oracle platforms
Oracle Agile PLM
Oracle ERP
Oracle Fusion Cloud
Oracle Cloud Product Data Hub
PTC Windchill
Knowledge of PDM and CAD tools, including Solidworks, AutoCAD, AlienBrain, etc., ADF Frameworks, Workflow - Business Process Management (BPM)
Reports–Development of BI Publisher Reports
Data Loading -FDBI, HCM Data loader
PL/SQL – Queries & creating stored procedures
Strong understanding of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and containerization will be preferred.
Strong understanding of cloud PaaS, preferably Oracle Cloud will be preferred.
Having Oracle Certification is plus
10-25% Travel required.
Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
The annual base salary range for this position is between
$170,000 and $200,000 .
Note:
This range is indicative of projected hiring range; actual base salary will be determined based on location, skills, and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
How We Work
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors
We collaborate: Being part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
We innovate: We always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Who We Are Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https //jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Equal Opportunity Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Manufacturing, Design Services, and Entertainment Providers
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