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Principal AI Architect

Robots and Pencils
Location
US - Remote
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$165,604 - $228,491
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering
  • At least 5 years in technical leadership roles
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, 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
Nice to have
  • Multi-cloud architecture experience
  • AI ethics or responsible AI experience
  • Enterprise architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP)
What the job really is

The Principal AI Architect will lead the design and delivery of complex systems that integrate cloud, data, and AI technologies. This role involves defining technical strategy, mentoring engineers, and making high-stakes architectural decisions to ensure the success of AI systems in enterprise operations. The architect will collaborate with leadership and clients, communicate technical concepts, and drive performance and compliance across projects.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $165,604 - $228,491 USD
  • Paid time off
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k)
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work policies beyond the location being remote
  • The salary range may be modified in the future and is based on various factors
  • The role demands a fast-paced environment with high ownership expectations
Job score4.2/5
Benefits2/5
Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency5/5

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