Head of Applied AI Architecture & Solutions

We Love AI Jobs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 280,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Manager, Applied AI Architect to lead a team of Applied AI Architects in a role that blends technical leadership with customer engagement. You will drive strategy, align delivery plans with customer goals, and oversee pre-sales discovery, evaluation, and deployment to achieve measurable outcomes.

The position supports a hybrid model in San Francisco or New York, with relocation assistance for new hires and close collaboration with Sales, Deployment, Product, Engineering, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles.
• Experience leading technical pre-sales teams and coordinating across delivery functions.
• Proven ability to guide customers through evaluation, deployment and adoption of AI solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud and network architectures in enterprise contexts.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for the Applied AI Architect team and align it with customer needs.
• Guide the team through customer discovery, evaluation, deployment, and adoption.
• Resolve complex customer challenges and coordinate technical ownership across delivery teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Research to ensure outcomes.

Skills

Generative AI

Machine learning

Cloud architecture

Network architecture

Technical pre-sales

Customer deployment

Team leadership

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Manager, Applied AI Architect to lead a team of Applied AI Architects in a role that blends technical leadership with customer engagement. You will drive strategy, align delivery plans with customer goals, and oversee pre-sales discovery, evaluation, and deployment to achieve measurable outcomes.

The position supports a hybrid model in San Francisco or New York, with relocation assistance for new hires and close collaboration with Sales, Deployment, Product, Engineering, and