Baker Hughes

Sr. Director, Enterprise Architecture

Baker Hughes$147K — $313K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience architecting large-scale enterprise software platforms.
  • Proven experience leading architecture across multiple engineering teams and product domains.
  • Solid understanding of modern software architecture, including distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
  • Experience developing enterprise architecture strategies aligning technology with business objectives.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence both technical and business leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Define and communicate the long-term architectural vision for the Cordant platform.
  • Partner with product management and engineering leadership to create scalable technical roadmaps.
  • Drive architectural consistency across various applications and platforms.
  • Lead evolution towards a composable, API-first platform to accelerate innovation.
  • Establish architecture principles and standards ensuring balance between consistency and engineering autonomy.
  • Guide modernization of existing products while preparing for future capabilities.
  • Mentor architects and senior engineers, fostering a strong architecture community.

Benefits

  • Flexible working patterns including permissive leave and remote work options.
  • Comprehensive private medical care options available.
  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
  • Tailored financial programs to suit individual needs.
  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
Full Job Description
Sr. Enterprise Architect – Cordant™

Would you like to define the architecture of the next generation of industrial software?

Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges that create meaningful impact for customers and industries around the world?

Platform & Product Architecture
  • Defining and communicating the long-term architectural vision for the Cordant platform.
  • Partnering with Product Management and Engineering leadership to translate business strategy into scalable technical roadmaps.
  • Driving architectural consistency across applications, shared platform services, developer platforms, data platforms, and AI capabilities.
  • Leading architectural evolution toward a composable, API-first platform that accelerates innovation across multiple product teams.
  • Establishing architecture principles, standards, reference architectures and governance that balance consistency with engineering autonomy.
  • Defining reusable platform capabilities that improve scalability, security, maintainability, and developer productivity.
  • Guiding modernization of existing products while enabling future platform capabilities.

Enterprise Platform Architecture
  • Leading architecture across distributed systems spanning industrial edge, enterprise environments and cloud-native platforms.
  • Defining deployment architectures supporting customer-managed on-premises environments, customer cloud infrastructure and Baker Hughes SaaS offerings.
  • Developing integration strategies spanning operational technology (OT), enterprise IT, industrial devices, partner ecosystems and business applications.
  • Championing modern architectural approaches including event-driven systems, API-first design, domain-driven design and cloud-native engineering.
  • Collaborating with Platform Engineering to establish paved roads, engineering standards and reusable services that accelerate software delivery.

Data Analytics & AI
  • Driving and supporting the long-term architecture for the Cordant Data & Analytics Platform.
  • Establishing the enterprise architecture, principles, and technical strategy for Agentic AI across the Cordant platform.
  • Establishing architectural approaches for operational data management, contextualization, semantic models, analytics, and enterprise intelligence.
  • Defining reusable architectural patterns for intelligent software agents, including orchestration, memory, contextual reasoning, tool integration, and lifecycle management.
  • Defining secure approaches for integrating AI agents with enterprise applications, industrial systems, and operational data.
  • Establishing governance frameworks ensuring AI capabilities are trustworthy, explainable, observable, secure and aligned with Responsible AI principles.
  • Enabling engineering teams through reusable AI platform services, SDKs, developer tooling and architectural guidance that accelerate adoption while maintaining consistency across the Cordant portfolio.
  • Evaluating emerging AI technologies and industry standards, continuously evolving Baker Hughes’ long-term AI platform strategy.

Technical Leadership
  • Mentoring architects and senior engineers while cultivating a strong architecture community across the organization.
  • Leading architecture reviews and facilitate technical decision-making across multiple engineering teams.
  • Influencing technology investment decisions through architectural strategy and technical thought leadership.
  • Fostering collaboration across engineering, product management, UX, security, cloud infrastructure, and customer-facing organizations.
  • Promoting a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning and engineering craftsmanship.

Your work will influence architecture across challenges including:

  • Modernizing complex industrial software into cloud-native, composable platform capabilities.
  • Supporting flexible deployment models including customer-managed on-premises, customer cloud and Baker Hughes SaaS.
  • Connecting operational technology, industrial assets and enterprise systems through secure, scalable integration patterns.
  • Building enterprise data and analytics capabilities that transform operational data into actionable business intelligence.
  • Establishing modern platform services that accelerate delivery across multiple product teams.
  • Simplifying complex technology ecosystems into reusable architectural building blocks.
  • Creating outstanding developer experiences that enable engineering teams to innovate faster while maintaining quality, security, and consistency.

Required Qualifications:
  • Have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related discipline.
  • Have a minimum 4 years of experience with architecting large-scale enterprise software platforms
  • Demonstrate success leading architecture across multiple engineering teams and product domains
  • Have a solid understanding of modern software architecture including distributed systems, cloud-native applications and API-first platforms
  • Have experience developing enterprise architecture strategies that align technology with business objectives
  • Have solid communication skills & ability to influence technical & business leaders

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in many of the following areas is highly desirable:

Modern Software Platforms

Cloud-native architecture; Microservices; Event-driven systems; Domain-Driven Design; API-first platforms; Kubernetes and container orchestration; Platform Engineering; Developer Experience (DevEx)

Data & AI

Enterprise Data Platforms; Data Lakehouse architectures; Streaming platforms; AI/ML platforms; Agentic AI architectures; Large Language Models; Model Context Protocol (MCP); Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG); Semantic search and vector databases; Knowledge graphs; AI observability and evaluation; Responsible AI governance

Cloud & Enterprise Architecture

Azure, AWS and Google Cloud; Hybrid and multi-cloud architectures; Edge computing; Industrial IoT; Enterprise integration; Identity and security architect; Experience within industrial, manufacturing, energy or other asset-intensive industries is beneficial but not required

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns (where applicable):

  • Permissive Leave - Leave can be taken as needed for vacation, illness, or personal reasons, but must be coordinated with and approved by your manager.
  • Flextime - Shift or change of hours worked over the course of a working day while still working a standard-length workday/workweek.
  • Remote Work - Regular responsibilities performed away from the designated business location for a portion or entirety of the arranged work hours.
  • Compressed Work Week - Reduces the number of days worked over a week while still adhering to the standard hours for the full week.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace challenge with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
  • Comprehensive private medical care options.
  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
  • Tailored financial programs.
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits.

We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where technical leaders are empowered to explore new ideas, challenge conventional thinking and continuously develop their careers.

You’ll have opportunities to work across global engineering teams, influence strategic technology decisions and contribute to products that make a meaningful difference for customers worldwide.

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.



The annual pay scale for this position is between $147,900.00 - $313,810.00.

Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

You will be eligible to participate in the Baker Hughes Short-term incentive plan applicable for the above position.  The actual payout for your short-term incentive award will be based on company and individual performance and is contingent upon Baker Hughes achieving pre-determined financial results.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found , and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

 

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Digital Technology Senior Advisor - Enterprise Architecture

About Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Baker Hughes Careers

Joining Baker Hughes presents a unique opportunity to be part of a global team that stands at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the energy sector. As a leading company in the industry, Baker Hughes offers unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career to new heights through cutting-edge technology and transformative projects.

Work You’ll Do

At Baker Hughes, you will engage in work that reshapes the future of energy. Our team is dedicated to pioneering solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Your role will enable you to lead projects that challenge the status quo and drive significant industry advancements.

Innovate and Grow

Step into a role at Baker Hughes, and you’ll find yourself at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and innovation. With over 60,000 professionals globally, our expansive team thrives on diversity and expertise, fostering an inclusive culture that values each individual’s contribution toward our collective goals.

Professional Growth and Development

Baker Hughes is committed to the professional growth of its employees. Whether through leadership development programs, diversity training, or hands-on internship experiences, we ensure that every team member receives the support and opportunities necessary to realize their full potential. Our commitment to professional development is reflected in our robust training programs and accessible leadership, geared towards nurturing skills that pave the way for substantial career advancement.

Explore Career Opportunities

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Baker Hughes offers a range of positions across various fields. From engineering to digital solutions, our career paths are as diverse as the innovative projects we handle.

Join Our Team

Discover the array of benefits that a career at Baker Hughes offers. From competitive salaries to comprehensive health benefits, and a culture that actively supports work-life balance, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Explore job opportunities and open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for ambitious, curious, and driven team members.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Baker Hughes internship. Gain invaluable industry experience, develop essential skills, and build a professional network that will serve you throughout your career. Our internships offer a real insight into the energy sector, providing a solid foundation for future employment opportunities.

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Networking and Interviews

Prepare to engage with industry leaders and peers through our networking events and during the interview process. At Baker Hughes, we look for innovative, solution-driven team players who are ready to make an impact. Ready your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and take the first step towards a fulfilling career at Baker Hughes.

Empower Your Career

Choose Baker Hughes for a career that offers not just employment, but a platform to innovate, lead, and contribute to an energy future that is sustainable and efficient. Join us in our mission to continue being a leader in the energy sector, driving forward with dedication and expertise.

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Learn more about Baker Hughes
Size
67,000 employees
Market Cap
$28.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$9.9 billion
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+15.8%
Revenue
$20.7 billion
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