* Solution Architect would require deep thinking. * Research Jobs. Microsoft Research for example. * PhD - you may get some living allowance, which will allow

* Solution Architect would require deep thinking. * Research Jobs. Microsoft Research for example. * PhD - you may get some living allowance, which will allow you to 'survive" if you have no mortgage or family to support. If you want to think deep then choose carefully who you work for. If they need to "move fast and break things" then you may not get the chance to think deep.