Principal Enterprise Architect
Estimated salary
€5,160 – €7,841per month
Auto-estimated from similar roles, location, experience & market data. Actual pay may vary.
Description
Celonis is hiring a Principal Enterprise Architect to design transformative solution architectures for its process-mining and Enterprise AI platform, working directly with prospects and customers. The role is highly client-facing and pre-sales oriented: it supports the sales team by unlocking technical blockers, presenting to C-level executives, and translating strategic goals into actionable technical plans. Responsibilities span defining cloud and data strategy for the largest accounts, assessing customers' IT landscape maturity, engaging in pre- and post-sales phases, and coaching Celonis consulting teams and ecosystem partners on architecture, integration, performance, and scalability. It requires deep expertise in cloud-native and enterprise architectures, capability mapping, data architecture, and Agentic AI. The position can be based in Munich, Berlin, or Frankfurt.
Requirements
- 10 to 15 years of relevant experience (e.g. software vendor architect, CTO at a top consulting firm, or enterprise architect at a customer)
- Proven ability to think strategically, connecting technical solutions to business value and customer objectives
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presenting complex technical concepts and strategic visions to C-level executives
- Demonstrated experience in capability mapping, enterprise modernization, and a strong understanding of Agentic AI
- Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, SaaS solutions, ERP (SAP, Salesforce, Dynamics CRM, ServiceNow), cybersecurity posture fundamentals, API ecosystems, and legacy on-premise enterprise architectures
- Strong background in data architecture, integration patterns, and a development background in data-related languages (SQL, Python, etc.)
- Strong technical background focused on system integrations, data operations, and automation capabilities
- Ability to switch comfortably from explaining an architecture diagram to coding or assembling a demo of that architecture
- MSc degree in Computer Science or an equivalent IT-related field
- Fluency in German and English
Languages
German
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants
Inclusive parental leave: 24 weeks fully paid for primary carers, 12 weeks for supporting carers, from day one
Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally
Flexible hybrid work model
70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and a dedicated learning platform
Subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and Wellness Weeks
Paid Impact Days for volunteering
Inclusion Think Tank and Inclusion Days
💰 Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€78,000/year
€6,500/month
Total Deductions
€31,022
40% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,914/mo
€46,978/year
Deduction Breakdown
🏛️ Income Tax€14,977
🏦 Pension Insurance€7,254
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€1,014
🏠 Cost of Living in Munich
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
€1650
Groceries
€350
Transport
€90
Utilities
€250
Internet
€45
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
€15
Gym/Month
€55
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€5
Cinema
€13
Monthly Net Salary:€3,914
Comfortable Living:€2,422
Monthly Savings:€1,492 (38%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,492 monthly, which is €17,904 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Munich. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €78,006 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
📍 Life in Munich
👥
Population
1.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
9.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
8.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
8.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
8.0
🚗
Car Free
6.0
ℹ️
About Munich
- •Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
- •Excellent public services
- •Close to Alps
🌤️
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters with snow
- •Warm summers
- •Close to Alps
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 9°C
☀️1900 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Safest major city in Germany
- •Very low violent crime
- •Occasional pickpocketing
Overall:9.0
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Healthcare
- •World-class hospitals
- •Short wait times
- •Comprehensive coverage
Quality: 10.0Access: 9.0
🎭
Culture
- •Rich arts scene
- •World-famous museums
- •Strong music tradition
🎉
Nightlife
- •Vibrant beer gardens
- •Clubs
- •Cultural events
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Recreation
- •Parks
- •English Garden
- •Alps nearby
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Cost of Living
- •Most expensive city in Germany
- •High salaries compensate somewhat
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1650
⚡ Utilities:€250
🛒 Groceries:€350
🍽️ Dining out:€22
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Celonis is the leader in process mining technology, helping enterprises uncover and fix inefficiencies in their business processes using AI-driven insights over SAP, Salesforce, and other system data.
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