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Practice Director | AI Solutions

Trace3
Location
Irvine, CA, United States
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Data & Analytics
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field
  • 10+ years in technology, including 5+ years architecting and advising on AI, machine learning, or data solutions in a client-facing capacity
  • 3+ years in technical presales, solutions architecture, or consulting with direct responsibility for winning the technical decision
  • Experience leading or mentoring technical teams
  • Hands-on technical depth in Python, modern AI and ML frameworks, LLM application development, retrieval architectures, and agentic orchestration frameworks
  • Working command of at least two major cloud AI stacks (Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI) and at least one modern data platform (Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric)
Nice to have
  • Experience in a consulting, advisory, or solutions firm where technical design drives commercial scope
  • Certifications across cloud AI, data platform, or ML engineering disciplines
  • Industry depth in one or more of healthcare, financial services, public sector, or manufacturing
  • Published technical writing, conference speaking, or a visible body of applied AI work
What the job really is

The Practice Director for AI Solutions at Trace3 is responsible for leading the technical presales practice focused on enterprise AI. This role involves client-facing solution architecture, where the director will architect and defend AI solutions, build a team of AI architects, and ensure the quality of technical proposals. The position requires collaboration across various technical domains to align AI solutions with client needs and existing data platforms, while also mentoring team members and providing thought leadership in AI.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Training and development programs
  • Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
  • Collaborative and cool culture
Things to weigh
  • Role is presales, not delivery execution; does not carry project P&L or sales quota
  • High level of responsibility in client-facing technical conversations may require strong interpersonal skills
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