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Principal AI Architect

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Job Description

Job Title: Principal AI Architect

Job Type: Full-time

Level: Senior / Leadership

Role Summary

The Principal AI Architect is a senior-level role responsible for leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions and enterprise-wide architecture. This strategic position involves collaborating with global technology leaders and serving as a trusted advisor on AI-driven transformation initiatives.

This role requires deep expertise in AI technologies across Edge, on-premises, and Public Cloud environments. It demands a strong grasp of Generative AI and its potential impact at both individual and organizational levels.

The ideal candidate will be a recognized thought leader, with a solid foundation in architecture and engineering, and a passion for driving innovation through emerging technologies.


Key Responsibilities


Technical & Engineering Leadership

  • Design enterprise-grade AI architectures, integrating the latest advancements into scalable, high-performance solutions.
  • Lead architectural discussions, offering strategic guidance for AI adoption across Edge, Data Center, and Cloud environments.
  • Ensure alignment with modern best practices spanning GPU/NPU, cognitive infrastructure, applications, and agent-based systems.
  • Contribute to AI and cloud thought leadership, including open-source technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, OPEA) and vendor platforms.
  • Partner with leading global technology providers (e.g., Google, Microsoft, AWS, NVIDIA, IBM, Red Hat, Intel, Dell) on strategic initiatives.

Service Delivery & Innovation

  • Architect AI solutions from concept through MVP, delivering measurable business value.
  • Assess and enhance existing architectures to support AI modernization and efficiency improvements.
  • Champion GenAI adoption and drive innovation across various technical environments.
  • Optimize AI/cloud architecture to meet performance, accuracy, and usability standards.

Thought Leadership & Client Engagement

  • Advise clients on incorporating GenAI into their technology landscape with strategic insight and technical clarity.
  • Lead workshops, briefings, and executive sessions to foster understanding and trust.
  • Maintain visibility through thought leadershipwhitepapers, blog contributions, and industry speaking engagements.
  • Deliver architectural excellence and help shape long-term AI strategy.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Engage with multiple clients and stakeholders concurrently, providing high-impact consulting and architecture solutions.
  • Collaborate across internal teams and global partners, ensuring technical synergy and shared knowledge.
  • Maintain hands-on technical credibility while mentoring and inspiring teams.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in architecture design, including 7+ years in software engineering roles.
  • Expertise in Public Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Strong coding skills in Python, Java, or Go.
  • In-depth knowledge of machine learning and GenAI models (e.g., GPT, BERT, DALLE, GEMINI).
  • Familiarity with NLP, Copilot development, and office productivity automation.
  • Agile and Scrum experience.
  • Practical knowledge of LLMOps, AI governance, and Responsible AI.
  • Data engineering proficiencypipeline creation, preprocessing, feature engineering.
  • Experience in AI model fine-tuning and performance optimization.
  • Skilled in Deep Learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.


Certifications

  • Professional certification in AI and/or Cloud from Google, Microsoft, or AWS.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing at CxO level.
  • Strong customer orientation and ability to drive change across diverse environments.
  • Passion for innovation, strategic thinking, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Job Description

Job Title: Principal AI Architect

Job Type: Full-time

Level: Senior / Leadership

Role Summary

The Principal AI Architect is a senior-level role responsible for leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions and enterprise-wide architecture. This strategic position involves collaborating with global technology leaders and serving as a trusted advisor on AI-driven transformation initiatives.

This role requires deep expertise in AI technologies across Edge, on-premises, and Public Cloud environments. It demands a strong grasp of Generative AI and its potential impact at both individual and organizational levels.

The ideal candidate will be a recognized thought leader, with a solid foundation in architecture and engineering, and a passion for driving innovation through emerging technologies.


Key Responsibilities


Technical & Engineering Leadership

  • Design enterprise-grade AI architectures, integrating the latest advancements into scalable, high-performance solutions.
  • Lead architectural discussions, offering strategic guidance for AI adoption across Edge, Data Center, and Cloud environments.
  • Ensure alignment with modern best practices spanning GPU/NPU, cognitive infrastructure, applications, and agent-based systems.
  • Contribute to AI and cloud thought leadership, including open-source technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, OPEA) and vendor platforms.
  • Partner with leading global technology providers (e.g., Google, Microsoft, AWS, NVIDIA, IBM, Red Hat, Intel, Dell) on strategic initiatives.

Service Delivery & Innovation

  • Architect AI solutions from concept through MVP, delivering measurable business value.
  • Assess and enhance existing architectures to support AI modernization and efficiency improvements.
  • Champion GenAI adoption and drive innovation across various technical environments.
  • Optimize AI/cloud architecture to meet performance, accuracy, and usability standards.

Thought Leadership & Client Engagement

  • Advise clients on incorporating GenAI into their technology landscape with strategic insight and technical clarity.
  • Lead workshops, briefings, and executive sessions to foster understanding and trust.
  • Maintain visibility through thought leadershipwhitepapers, blog contributions, and industry speaking engagements.
  • Deliver architectural excellence and help shape long-term AI strategy.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Engage with multiple clients and stakeholders concurrently, providing high-impact consulting and architecture solutions.
  • Collaborate across internal teams and global partners, ensuring technical synergy and shared knowledge.
  • Maintain hands-on technical credibility while mentoring and inspiring teams.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in architecture design, including 7+ years in software engineering roles.
  • Expertise in Public Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Strong coding skills in Python, Java, or Go.
  • In-depth knowledge of machine learning and GenAI models (e.g., GPT, BERT, DALLE, GEMINI).
  • Familiarity with NLP, Copilot development, and office productivity automation.
  • Agile and Scrum experience.
  • Practical knowledge of LLMOps, AI governance, and Responsible AI.
  • Data engineering proficiencypipeline creation, preprocessing, feature engineering.
  • Experience in AI model fine-tuning and performance optimization.
  • Skilled in Deep Learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.


Certifications

  • Professional certification in AI and/or Cloud from Google, Microsoft, or AWS.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing at CxO level.
  • Strong customer orientation and ability to drive change across diverse environments.
  • Passion for innovation, strategic thinking, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.