Principal Architect

Principal ArchitectAs the Principal Architect, you will shape technology direction across products, platforms, and teams. You will create architecture plans, guide technical choices, and help teams build secure, reliable solutions that support Best Buy's business and customer experiences. You'll work with engineering, product, and business leaders to solve complex challenges, set technology standards, and mentor other technical leaders.This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work some days at our Best Buy office in Richfield, Minnesota, and some days virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location. Candidates outside these metro areas may qualify for remote work. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.What you'll do:Create technology strategies, architecture plans, and roadmaps across products, platforms, and business areasSet architecture standards, patterns, and guidelines that help teams make consistent technical decisionsReview solutions, provide technical guidance, and help teams meet enterprise architecture goalsPartner with engineering, product, and business leaders on technology choices, priorities, and investmentsGuide platform modernization efforts, reduce technical debt, and improve reliability and maintainabilityMentor architects and senior engineers while sharing knowledge across the technology communityBasic qualifications:8 years of experience in software engineering, technology architecture, infrastructure, data architecture, or a related fieldBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience4 years experience creating architecture strategies, standards, and roadmaps for complex technology environments4 experience influencing technical decisions across multiple teams and groupsPreferred qualifications:10 years of technology experience with increasing architectural leadership responsibilitiesExperience leading large-scale modernization, transformation, or cloud adoption effortsStrong communication skills with technical teams, business partners, and senior leadersExperience mentoring architects, senior engineers, and technical leadersKnowledge of architecture governance, technology strategy, and enterprise architecture practicesWhat's in it for you:We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being and provide support as you need it, especially at key moments in your life.Our benefits include:Competitive payGreat employee discountFinancial savings and retirement resourcesSupport for your physical and mental well-beingBest Buy provides different types of leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources to employees based on eligibility. The length of your LOA depends on your situation, where you live, your full-time or part-time employment status, and federal and state regulations. Intermittent or reduced-schedule leave is also available for certain medical or family care leaves. Paid time off (vacation or PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time employees based on work location, employment status, salary or hourly status (exempt/non-exempt), and years of continued or bridged service.Certain roles, where market norms demand it, are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans, including eligibility, please refer to our Incentive Programs Summary.For more information about benefits, LOA and paid time off, please refer to our Benefits Guide.About us:As part of the Best Buy team, you'll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life - in our stores, online and in customers' homes.Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We're committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.Application deadline: Minimum of 5 days from the posting date. Position Type: Full time