Software Monetization Architect

Role Summary

Analog Devices is building a scalable, enterprise grade Software Monetization platform to support the sale of software, services, subscriptions, and bundled hardware software solutions across digital and partner channels. We are seeking a Software Monetization Architect to define and drive the end-to-end architecture spanning digital commerce, entitlement management, bundling, subscription lifecycle, and revenue recognition.

Job Duties

• Define the target state architecture for software monetization, covering:
  • Digital & eShop purchase journeys
  • Entitlement and licensing management
  • Hardware + software + subscription bundling
  • Subscription lifecycle, billing, invoicing, and renewals
  • Revenue recognition, royalty reporting, tax, and financial posting
• Design phased architecture roadmaps that balance near-term revenue enablement with long-term enterprise reusability.
• Architect integrations between digital channels (analog.com, eShop) and backend monetization platforms to support:
  • Software SKUs, terms, duration, usage-based models
  • Digital delivery of license keys, entitlements, and services
  • Self-service customer experiences for purchasing, managing, and consuming software offerings
• Lead architectural design for enterprise-grade entitlement and licensing platforms, including:
  • Feature-based, device-based, and user-based entitlements
  • Upgrade, reassignment, and lifecycle management
  • Integration with security, key management, and device firmware where applicable
• Ensure the solution is extensible to support future bundling scenarios, including hardware/software systems and solution-level offerings.
• Define integration patterns between subscription management platforms (e.g., Zuora) and SAP S/4 for:
  • Billing, invoicing, and collections
  • Revenue recognition (recurring, usage-based, and one-time)
  • Royalty reporting, tax, and financial reconciliation
• Partner closely with Finance to ensure solutions are compliant, auditable, and scalable.
• Evaluate vendors and solution options (EMS, subscription, bundling platforms) and provide architecture-driven recommendations.
• Translate complex business models into clear architectural designs, standards, and integration patterns.
• Support executive-level discussions with concise architecture views, tradeoffs, and roadmap implications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or platform architecture
• Hands-on experience designing software monetization, subscription, or licensing platforms
• Strong understanding of Entitlement and licensing models, Subscription management and billing, and Revenue recognition
• Experience integrating digital commerce platforms with ERP and financial systems
• Experience with SAP S/4, SAP BRIM, Zuora, or similar subscription/monetization platforms
• Experience with Entitlement Management Systems (commercial or custom)
• Background in hardware & software bundled offerings or device-based licensing models
• Familiarity with security, key management, and digital product delivery patterns
• Proven ability to design phased, scalable architectures in complex enterprise environments
• Strong stakeholder communication skills, including executive level audience
• Proven ability to influence without authority and drive change across multiple teams
• Strong collaboration, facilitation, and communication skills
• Experience working across both Agile and traditional SDLC models

Required Travel

Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type

1st Shift/Days

Expected Wage Range

$139,370 to $201,815

Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus

This position includes a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• 401k
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Other benefits