AI Solutions Architect / Forward-Deployed Engineer

Carrier Enterprise; Orlando (FL); A distancia; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Discount Program

Descripción de la vacante

Carrier Enterprise is seeking an AI Solutions Architect / Forward‑Deployed Engineer to lead the design and delivery of enterprise AI solutions for HVAC products. The role blends software engineering, AI expertise, and business acumen to translate complex challenges into secure, scalable, high‑impact outcomes.

You will map processes, evaluate data readiness, prototype AI solutions, and drive governance and adoption across executives and delivery teams.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years in enterprise solution architecture or forward‑deployed engineering.
• Strong Python and Node.js/TypeScript with API, integrations, data workflows, and cloud-native apps.
• Practical experience implementing generative AI and LLM solutions (RAG, tools, agents).
• Ability to build business cases with baselines, benefits, costs, risks, and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Map business processes and assess data readiness to identify AI opportunities.
• Define baselines, cost models, success metrics, and value realization plans.
• Design secure, scalable AI solutions spanning generative AI, automation, integrations, and data pipelines.
• Partner with business teams to prototype, validate, and productionize AI solutions.
• Establish governance for privacy, testing, observability, deployment, and lifecycle management.
• Lead stakeholder alignment and scale reusable architectures across teams.

Conocimientos

Python

Node.js/TypeScript

AI strategy

Stakeholder mgmt

Cloud-native apps

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS or related field

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descripción del empleo

AI Solutions Architect / Forward‑Deployed Engineer

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Job Description

AI Solutions Architect / Forward‑Deployed Engineer| HVAC Products| Carrier Enterprise| Orlando Remote

Introduction:

Carrier Enterprise (CE) is a national distributor of residential and light commercial Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products, parts and supplies through licensed HVAC/R dealers and contractors. CE operates primarily in the business-to-business environment where its products are sold through licensed HVAC dealers and HVAC contractors. These dealers are independent companies that sell, deliver and service Carrier, Bryant & Payne products to residences and businesses in their respective markets. CE offers customers a wide range of HVAC/R product lines, competitive pricing, best in class customer service and valuable, timesaving services that positions CE as an industry leader. With over 200+ locations, in 28 states, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico and Canada there is a location to service our customers HVAC/R needs.

Summary:

This role serves as a strategic and hands‑on AI leader responsible for identifying, designing, and delivering enterprise AI solutions that drive measurable business value. The position partners closely with business and technology teams to evaluate opportunities, build production‑ready generative AI and automation solutions, establish governance and best practices, and ensure successful adoption at scale. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering and AI expertise with business acumen, stakeholder influence, and a proven ability to translate complex business challenges into secure, scalable, and high‑impact solutions.

• Map business processes and assess data readiness to identify high‑value AI opportunities, prioritizing initiatives based on business impact, feasibility, risk, and expected ROI.
• Define baselines, cost models, success metrics, and value realization plans to measure outcomes and ensure accountability.
• Design secure, scalable AI solutions spanning generative AI, automation, integrations, APIs, data pipelines, and intelligent agents.
• Select models, architectures, and implementation patterns based on accuracy, latency, explainability, security, reliability, and cost considerations.
• Partner directly with business teams to prototype, validate, and productionize AI solutions that address real operational challenges.
• Build and review code, integrations, data transformations, and AI workflows while proactively removing technical and delivery roadblocks.
• Establish governance frameworks that incorporate privacy, access controls, testing, evaluation, human oversight, observability, deployment, support, and lifecycle management.
• Lead stakeholder alignment across executives and delivery teams, communicate tradeoffs and realized value, and scale successful solutions through reusable standards and components.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• 5+ years in enterprise solution architecture, forward‑deployed engineering, software engineering, or technical consulting, with a record of moving ambiguous business problems through production adoption and measurable results.
• Strong Python and/or Node.js/TypeScript skills with experience building APIs, integrations, data workflows, automation, SQL solutions, event‑driven systems, and cloud‑native applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Practical experience implementing generative AI and LLM solutions, including retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), tool integration, agents, model evaluation, and cost/performance optimization.
• Experience designing and delivering secure, private, reliable, observable, scalable, and maintainable production‑grade solutions.
• Ability to develop business cases that quantify baselines, benefits, implementation and operating costs, risks, assumptions, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage executives, business leaders, architects, engineers, and governance partners effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the distribution industry.
• Experience leading enterprise‑wide adoption of reusable architectures, shared components, and scalable delivery patterns.
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance (Short‑term and Long‑term)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development
• Paid Vacation & Sick time
• Company Paid Holiday's
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Carrier Enterprise, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence.

About Us

Carrier Enterprise (CE) is a subsidiary of the largest independent HVAC/R distribution company in the world, Watsco, Inc. At CE we proudly distribute industry leading brands such as Carrier, Bryant, Payne, GREE and other brands of HVAC and Refrigeration equipment, as well as a full‑line of aftermarket parts, supplies and accessories. CE has approximately 200+ locations throughout 28 states, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico and Canada with over 2,000+ employees. Our vast footprint, inventory and e‑Commerce platform allows us to provide our customers with best in class service when they need it and where they need it.

Carrier Enterprise is dedicated to providing Comfort Excellence to the HVAC/R industry. Our vision for Carrier Enterprise is simple...to become a world‑class distribution company, and achieve differentiation through the relentless pursuit of service excellence. Our customers and our employees make the difference. We have vast opportunities at our stores, distribution centers, field offices, business units and Headquarter location. We embrace the diverse experiences, backgrounds, knowledge and ideas that make up our company culture. Those experiences only strengthen our teams and our business. From our retail locations to our e‑Commerce and mobile platforms our team has the tools to help you grow your career at Carrier Enterprise. See where your drive will take you!

Find out more about CE at www.carrierenterprise.com .
Carrier Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CE offers a competitive total pay (plus bonus on sales incentives) and benefits package inclusive of health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k).

Status

Full‑Time