Principal Software Architect

A Staff-level software architecture role focused on AI-augmented systems and distributed design, open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.

As a Principal Software Architect at Lumen, you will drive architectural excellence within the Digital Journey Architecture and Solutions team by implementing modern design patterns and formal practices. The role requires broad, classically-trained expertise to solve complex multi-system problems while bridging the gap between high-level architecture and implementation. You will work extensively on AI-integrated architectures, cloud-native systems, and operational excellence, ensuring that design intent is consistently realized in production environments.