Principal AI Architect

Robots & Pencils

. Define technical strategy and lead architectural design across cloud, data, and AI/ML systems for end-to-end engagements .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $165,604 - $228,491 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cloud-native architectures, AI/ML system design, and data architecture, with a strong focus on technical leadership and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to define technical strategy, optimize performance, and ensure compliance across complex systems.

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Cloud-Native ArchitectureAI/ML System DesignData Architecture ExpertiseTechnical LeadershipInfrastructure as Code

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Hard Skills

Cloud PlatformsMicroservicesServerlessContainersEvent-Driven SystemsData ModelingETL/ELT PipelinesMLOpsPythonAPIs

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

ClaudeCursorCI/CD

Industry Keywords

GovernanceComplianceObservabilityMulti-Cloud ArchitectureAI Ethics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformMicroservicesNoSQLPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define technical strategy and lead architectural design across cloud, data, and AI/ML systems for end-to-end engagements
Architect scalable cloud-native solutions, including multi-cloud and hybrid strategies
Design data architectures including warehouses, data lakes, and batch and streaming pipelines
Design AI/ML systems including model serving, MLOps pipelines, feature stores, and LLM-based applications
Define infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and DevOps standards
Drive performance, scalability, cost, and reliability optimization across deployed systems
Ensure architecture meets security, governance, and compliance requirements
Lead cloud migrations and platform modernization initiatives
Use AI-forward tools such as Claude and Cursor to ship higher-quality work at pace
Partner with senior leadership and clients as the principal technical voice on strategy and direction
Communicate complex technical concepts to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders
Align architecture with business priorities alongside engineering, data, AI, and product teams
Develop and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and guidelines
Champion architectural standards and best practices
Mentor experienced engineers and architects
Own difficult architectural and integration challenges as the senior technical decision-maker
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools, frameworks, and patterns

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in software engineering
At least 5 years in technical leadership roles
Deep expertise in cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
Strong background in microservices, serverless, containers, and event-driven systems
Proficiency with infrastructure as code and CI/CD
Strong data architecture expertise across relational, NoSQL, and big data systems
Hands-on experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and orchestration
Strong experience designing production AI/ML systems, including LLMs, MLOps, and model serving
Solid understanding of networking, security, identity, and access management in cloud environments
Experience with governance, compliance, and observability frameworks
Strong software engineering skills in Python, APIs, and containerization
Track record of senior technical leadership and mentoring experienced engineers
Strong stakeholder communication skills
Demonstrable usage of AI-forward tools such as Claude and Cursor
Multi-cloud architecture experience, AI ethics or responsible AI experience, or enterprise architecture certifications is a plus
Experience designing AI/ML solutions integrating with SAP EAM data structures via SAP BTP or cloud-native APIs is a helpful extra

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) for eligible employees