Solution Architect – Talent Technology Engineering

Netflix

Netflix Solution Architect designing horizontal HR technology architecture, integrations, and foundational systems. Governing third-party HCM platforms and first-party services for a global streaming entertainment company.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeLos Gatos • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $350,000 - $610,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in defining and maintaining HR technology architecture, with a focus on integrations, data models, and compliance. Proven ability to lead architectural direction and influence stakeholders across HR and engineering domains.

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HR Technology ArchitectureSolutions ArchitectureIntegration PatternsData ModelingSecurity and Compliance

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Hard Skills

Enterprise EngineeringHR Systems ArchitectureHCM Suite ExpertiseData LineageArchitectural Trade-offsCustom First-party ServicesThird-party IntegrationsConfiguration and CustomizationAccess ControlVendor Proposal Evaluation

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersCross-functional CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationRisk Management

Tools & Technologies

WorkdaySAP SuccessFactorsOracle HCM

Industry Keywords

HR TechnologyData ResidencyPrivacy RegulationsEmployee Data ComplianceRole-based Access

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the target architecture for HR technology across domains
Develop a multi-year architecture roadmap for HR systems, integrations, and data models
Determine boundaries between third-party platforms and first-party services
Establish guardrails for configuration, customization, and first-party extensions
Establish standard patterns for HR data models, integrations, identity, entitlements, and access control
Deliver out-of-the-box solutions and reusable templates
Lead the architecture of foundational HR systems and horizontal sources of truth
Define golden sources for HR entities and data lineage into analytics, Finance, Security, and other consumers
Embed security, privacy, regulatory, data residency, cross-border transfer, role-based access, and least-privilege requirements into architecture
Partner with Security, Privacy, and Legal on repeatable technical patterns
Engage Talent and cross-functional partners to understand processes, pain points, and risks
Translate business outcomes into sustainable and maintainable solution architectures
Provide architectural direction to engineering teams building first-party services and integrations
Review solution designs against target architecture
Represent HR architecture to third-party vendors and partners
Evaluate and challenge vendor proposals when necessary
Document architectural trade-offs and decisions
Identify redundant tools, platforms, and integrations
Propose and lead decommissioning efforts
Reduce complexity, improve reliability, and lower total cost of ownership across HR technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12+ years in enterprise engineering or architecture roles
Significant experience as a Solutions, HR Tech, or ERP architect, or equivalent
Hands-on experience architecting ecosystems with multiple third-party HR systems and custom first-party services
Deep understanding of at least one major HCM or HR suite, such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
Experience with integrations and extension patterns
Understanding of modern integration patterns and data modeling for people/HR domains
Understanding of security, privacy, and compliance expectations around employee data
Demonstrated ability to operate as a horizontal architect serving multiple teams
Ability to influence and challenge senior HR, engineering, and vendor stakeholders with clear, data-driven arguments
Ability to make non-obvious architectural trade-offs and live with the consequences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plans
Mental Health support
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Stock Option Program
Disability Programs
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Family-forming benefits
Life and Serious Injury Benefits
Paid leave of absence programs
Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off