8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) believes that CX limits were meant to be shattered. We connect people and organizations through seamless communication on the industrys most integrated platform for Customer Experience—combining Contact Center, Unified Communications, and CPaaS APIs. The 8x8® Platform for CX integrates AI at every level to enable personalized customer journeys, drive operational excellence and insights, and facilitate team collaboration.We help customer experience and IT leaders become the heartbeat of their organizations, empowering them to unlock the potential of every interaction. With one platform, one ecosystem, and one data model, you can turn every team into a customer-facing team and unify your CX to conquer the complexity. As an organization, we are looking for Team8s who are AI-proficient, open to innovation, and skilled in leveraging AI for efficiency and growth.Learn more on our company website at <a href="http://www.8x8.com" target="_blank">www.8x8.com</a> follow our pages on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/8x8/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/8x8" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/8x8Inc/" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeat8x8/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.8x8 is seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver carrier-grade solutions for our service provider, global SI, and distribution partners. This role is ideal for a technical leader who can bridge business outcomes with engineering depth — shaping architectures that scale, integrate seamlessly, and unlock long-term value for complex partner ecosystems.You will be the design authority across major service provider accounts, working at both strategic and technical levels to translate requirements into robust, future-proof architectures. This is not just about pre-sales — it’s about owning solution design from concept through to delivery, ensuring technical integrity and partner success.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>Solution Design &amp; Architecture<ul><li>Lead the design of scalable, secure, and resilient architectures tailored for service provider environments.  </li><li>Map partner business and technical requirements into actionable solution blueprints.  </li><li>Define integration patterns across UCaaS, CCaaS, CPaaS, APIs, and OSS/BSS systems.  </li></ul>Technical Authority<ul><li>Act as the architectural decision-maker for key service provider engagements.  </li><li>Provide governance and oversight through solution design, validation, and implementation.  </li><li>Create reference architectures, design standards, and technical playbooks for the partner ecosystem.  </li></ul>Service Provider Expertise<ul><li>Bring deep knowledge of carrier-grade networking, SIP interconnects, multi-tenant cloud, API-driven integration, and compliance requirements.  </li><li>Guide partners through transformation projects including cloud migration, AI adoption, and ecosystem integration.  </li></ul>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Partner closely with product management and engineering to influence roadmap based on service provider needs.  </li><li>Support delivery teams by providing architectural guidance and escalation on complex solution challenges.  </li><li>Engage with alliances and program managers to ensure solutions align to joint go-to-market strategies.  </li></ul>Strategic Impact<ul><li>Advise senior technical and business leaders at partner organizations on architectural strategy.  </li><li>Shape long-term platform adoption by designing solutions that scale with partner and market evolution.  </li></ul><h2>Qualifications &amp; Experience</h2><ul><li>10+ years in solution architecture, solution design, or systems engineering, ideally within UCaaS, CCaaS, SaaS, or telecom.  </li><li>Deep expertise in service provider ecosystems: interconnect, carrier networking, OSS/BSS integration, API-first architectures, and compliance frameworks.  </li><li>Proven track record designing large-scale, multi-million–user solutions with service providers or global SIs.  </li><li>Strong ability to document and communicate complex solution designs to both technical and executive stakeholders.  </li><li>Practical knowledge of cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern integration approaches (REST APIs, microservices, containers).  </li><li>Hands-on technical depth balanced with strategic design thinking.  </li><li>Relevant certifications (AWS/Azure Architect, TOGAF, CCNP/CCIE, etc.) highly desirable.</li></ul><h2>Why Join Us?</h2><ul><li>Lead solution architecture for some of the world’s most influential service providers and integrators.  </li><li>Play a critical role in shaping 8x8’s next-generation platform adoption at scale.  </li><li>Competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and high executive visibility.  </li><li>Be part of a global technology leader delivering innovation in UCaaS, CCaaS, and CPaaS.  </li></ul>If you are an experienced Solution Architect with service provider depth, ready to own design authority and deliver real impact, we want to hear from you.For a closer look into what life at 8x8 UK Ltd. is about check out our <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeat8x8/">Instagram</a> page. 8x8 believes diversity makes our company stronger which is why we are a proud equal opportunities employer and encourage all of our staff to bring their authentic selves to work. 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