Principal Architect, Consumer Data Platform, Measurement & Attribution

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Principal Architect to lead the design and implementation of its next-generation Consumer Data Spine. This internal role is pivotal to the AdTech strategy, enabling high-fidelity identity resolution, clean room integrations, and privacy-compliant data activation across digital and streaming platforms.

• Architect and lead the development of Converged AdTech's new Consumer Data Spine, enabling unified identity resolution across millions of devices.
• Design and implement clean room infrastructure to support high-fidelity audience activation, measurement, and attribution with agency partners.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, legal, and privacy teams to ensure compliance with CCPA, CPRA, GDPR, VPPA, and emerging regulations.
• Define and enforce architectural standards for data interoperability, scalability, and security across AdTech systems.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align data infrastructure with business goals for targeted advertising and campaign performance.
• Mentor engineering teams and contribute to the strategic roadmap for data platform capabilities.
• Deliver production-ready infrastructure supporting the launch of new audience solutions and advertiser integrations.

• 15+ years of experience in data architecture, AdTech, or enterprise data platforms.
• Proven track record leading the design and implementation of large-scale identity resolution systems and data clean room infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of first- and third-party data strategies, audience targeting, campaign measurement, and attribution.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations including CCPA, CPRA, GDPR, and VPPA, with experience operationalizing compliant data systems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Legal, and Privacy.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex data infrastructure projects under tight timelines (e.g., 3-month delivery cycles).
• Expertise in data interoperability, API integrations, and scalable data pipelines.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring technical teams and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Databricks, Snowflake).
• Familiarity with clean room technologies and integrations with agency partners.
• Background in media, streaming, or digital advertising ecosystems.
• Knowledge and experience with digital ad serving technologies (Freewheel, GAM).

• Actual salaries will vary based on job-related factors including geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance.
• Base pay is one component of total compensation; other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and sick time and vacation.