Ping Identity

Senior Director, Architecture

USA - Remote · Director

Sponsorship not specified$191k-$273kDetected 23 days ago

Distributed SystemsCI/CDSite Reliability EngineeringPlatform EngineeringLLMsA/B TestingCybersecurityM&ALeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong business judgment, organizational influence, and an AI-first mindset that shapes how products are built, operated, and experienced.

Define and drive enterprise and product architecture strategy aligned with business goals.
Lead architectural decisions across cloud, platform, application, data, security, and integration domains.
Drive modernization initiatives including cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, APIs, and data architectures.
Partner with product and engineering leaders to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security.
Lead technical due diligence efforts for acquisitions, including platform evaluation, architecture assessment, scalability analysis, security posture review, technical debt assessment, and integration planning.
Partner with executive leadership, corporate development, and product teams to assess acquisition targets and integration strategies.
Build and mentor a high-performing architecture organization and technical leadership community.
Collaborate with executive leadership on technology investments, roadmaps, and strategic initiatives.
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone's individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity.

15+ years of experience in software engineering and architecture leadership roles.
Proven experience designing and scaling large distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
Strong expertise in security, identity, APIs, data architecture, and modern application platforms.
Experience leading architecture across complex enterprise environments.
Experience conducting technical due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, including evaluation of architecture, engineering maturity, security, scalability, operational readiness, and integration complexity.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and large engineering organizations.
AI-first mindset with practical experience applying AI technologies to software development, operational efficiency, platform capabilities, or customer experiences.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Experience with generative AI, LLM platforms, AI infrastructure, or AI governance frameworks.
Background in cybersecurity, identity, SaaS, or enterprise platforms.
Experience driving digital transformation in high-growth or global organizations.
Experience integrating acquired technologies and engineering organizations into larger enterprise platforms.
Leadership Expectations
Operates with a strategic and enterprise-wide perspective.
Balances innovation with execution and operational rigor.
Raises the technical bar across the organization.

$190,798 - $272,569 + variable bonus
In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above.
Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.
We're growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here.
Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that's who we want to succeed with every day.
Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special:

We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment.
Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule
Parental Leave
Progressive Healthcare Options
Retirement Programs
Opportunity for Education Reimbursement
Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together.
Commuter Offset (Specific locations)

A company culture that empowers you to do your best work.
Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone.
Regular company and team bonding events.
Competitive benefits and perks.
Global volunteering and community initiatives
We are seeking a leader for the Architecture team to lead the technical architecture strategy across the organization and drive the evolution of scalable, secure, and modern platforms.

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