Principal Solution Architect (San Francisco)

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Salary: $160,000 - $210,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a mission-driven team focused on empowering the 2.7 billion people around the world who work outside the traditional office. Our platform is purpose-built to help organizations manage, schedule, and optimize their mobile workforce—those who don’t sit at a desk but still deliver essential services every day.

With global teams across the U.S., Australia, and Vietnam, we are collaborative, innovative, and passionate about transforming how deskless employees work. From healthcare and field services to utilities and in-home care, our technology helps businesses streamline operations, improve productivity, and deliver better outcomes in real time.

Thousands of users rely on our platform daily to navigate complex scheduling, communicate in the field, and keep their mobile teams connected and efficient. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact and support the people who keep the world moving—this is where innovation meets purpose.

Why join us?

Benefits

Competitive Healthcare Benefits (Dental, Vision, Medical)
Voluntary STD and Life Insurance Plans
401k - 4% Company Match
7 paid sick leave days per year
20 paid personal leave days per year
10 paid public holiday days per year

Job Details

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Solution Architect to lead solution design and provide strategic guidance across complex enterprise software opportunities and implementation projects. This role partners closely with sales, product, and delivery teams to design scalable, high-impact solutions that drive successful outcomes for clients.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and consultative leadership, with the ability to translate complex requirements into innovative, long-term solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Strategy
Engage with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements
Design scalable, forward-thinking solutions that align with both client objectives and long-term system performance
Provide expert guidance on leveraging platform capabilities effectively

Pre-Sales & Client Engagement
Partner with the sales team to qualify opportunities and understand client challenges
Lead workshops to uncover business needs and guide clients toward optimal solutions
Present solutions to technical and executive stakeholders, including enterprise architecture teams

Architecture & Documentation
Develop detailed solution architectures, including diagrams, data models, and process flows
Create Statements of Work (SOWs), technical documentation, and functional specifications
Review customer feedback and redlines on SOWs, identifying risks and ensuring alignment

Implementation Support
Support delivery teams during implementation to ensure solutions are executed as designed
Provide architectural guidance during build, testing, and deployment phases
Ensure adherence to best practices and non-functional requirements

Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Utilize modern tools (including AI-based prototyping tools) to demonstrate and validate solutions
Design reusable components and scalable extensions to improve efficiency and consistency
Partner with Product teams to advocate for enhancements based on customer needs

Leadership & Mentorship
Serve as a senior leader within the solution architecture team
Mentor and guide junior architects on technical design, architecture best practices, and client engagement
Contribute to thought leadership through white papers, technical content, and industry insights

Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
10+ years of experience as a Solution Architect within a complex software or consulting environment
13–15+ years of overall experience in project delivery and pre-sales support
Strong experience in solution design, client engagement, and enterprise architecture
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills & Experience
Strong knowledge of at least one cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with web services, integrations, and API design
Background in pre-sales solution architecture and technical presentations
Experience with security and permissions design
Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce ecosystem) is a plus
Ability to create high-quality wireframes, mockups, and technical documentation
Experience working in collaborative, team-oriented environments

Additional Information
Travel: Up to 20% as needed
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

What Success Looks Like
Delivering scalable, high-quality solutions aligned with client goals
Acting as a trusted advisor to both internal teams and clients
Driving innovation and continuous improvement across solution architecture practices

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