Senior Application Architect

Iamwarpspeed; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Market leading compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Team-building events

Job summary

Iamwarpspeed is innovating with their application AI tool and is looking for a Senior Application Architect to design and oversee their platform. In this role, you'll lead the architecture of AI systems, integrate them into productivity tools, and mentor others on the team. A master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science and over 10 years of experience in software architecture are required. This position offers market leading compensation and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture with 5+ years in AI/ML systems.
• Proven track record of designing large-scale AI systems.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of warpSpeed's Application AI platform.
• Develop strategies for integrating AI into productivity tools.
• Mentor junior architects and contribute to innovation.

Skills

AI and machine learning knowledge

Software architecture experience

Programming skills (Python, Java, C++)

Cloud platforms experience (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Big data technologies knowledge

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Hadoop

TensorFlow Serving

Docker

Git

Job description

warpSpeed is pioneering the world's premier Application AI tool, elevating the use of Daily Tools to create unprecedented productivity and insights for users, moment by moment, hour by hour. We're on a mission to create hundreds of powerful life-changing AI services that usher in a new wave of intelligence, awareness, and productivity for the human race.

The Opportunity:

We're seeking visionary Senior Application Architect to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the technical foundation of our groundbreaking productivity platform. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of robust, scalable, and innovative AI-powered systems that form the core of warpSpeed's offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the design and architecture of warpSpeed's Application AI platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and integration of multiple AI services.
• Develop technical strategies to seamlessly integrate AI capabilities into daily productivity tools such as calendars, task managers, and communication apps.
• Create architectural blueprints for new AI features and services, considering factors such as data flow, processing requirements, and user experience.
• Establish best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines for the development team.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance our AI capabilities and overall system performance.
• Lead technical discussions and present architectural decisions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in software architecture (including 5+ years in AI/ML systems).
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large‑scale, distributed AI systems.
• Deep understanding of AI and machine learning (natural language processing, computer vision, predictive modeling).
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and their AI/ML offerings.
• Strong programming skills (Python, Java, C++) and experience with DevOps practices (CI/CD).
• Knowledge of big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Flink).
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB), message queueing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and version control systems (Git).

Preferred Skills:

• Hugging Face Transformers.
• Familiarity with time‑series databases and analysis tools.
• Knowledge of AI model serving frameworks like TensorFlow Serving or ONNX Runtime.
• Experience with AI ethics and bias mitigation techniques.
• Familiarity with GPU acceleration and distributed computing for AI workloads.

Career Growth and Impact:

• Technical Leadership and Innovation: Lead the architectural vision for a revolutionary Application AI platform.
• Opportunity to solve complex technical challenges at the intersection of AI, cloud computing, and productivity tools.
• Influence the direction of AI applications in daily software tools.
• Play a key role in a rapidly growing startup that's redefining productivity in the AI era.
• Opportunity to shape the future of work and personal productivity for millions of users.
• Clear path for career advancement as we expand our technical capabilities and market reach.

Collaborative Environment:

• Work alongside world-class AI researchers, data scientists, and software engineers.
• Regular architecture review sessions and innovation workshops.
• Encouragement to explore and implement cutting‑edge technologies.
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Market leading compensation.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Team‑building events and celebrations.