Lead AI Solutions Architect - Remote-Ready

Staples Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days PTO and holiday schedule

Online and Retail Discounts

Company Match 401(k)

Physical and Mental Health Wellness

Job summary

Staples Inc. is seeking a Senior AI Solution Architect to embed withMarketplace operations and commercial teams, translating complex problems into scalable AI-enabled solutions.

You will prototype, validate with real data, and collaborate with Technology and Data/AI partners to productionize impactful approaches. You will lead multiple initiatives, mentor teammates, and drive measurable business value while navigating a fast-changing enterprise environment, with remote work options and travel as

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering or technical solution development.
• Experience building and deploying AI, ML, automation, or data-driven solutions in enterprise settings.
• Experience delivering working prototypes from concept through validation.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Experience integrating structured and unstructured data sources.

Responsibilities

• Embed within Marketplace operations, product, and commercial teams to understand workflows.
• Identify, define, and prioritize AI and automation opportunities based on impact and feasibility.
• Translate ambiguous problems into structured technical approaches and plans.
• Develop and deploy rapid prototypes using internal platforms and modern AI tooling.
• Validate solutions with real-world data and workflows to show value.
• Partner with Technology and Data/AI teams to productionize prototypes.
• Serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and tech teams.
• Drive adoption through rollout, iteration, and performance measurement.

Skills

Problem framing

Builder mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Clear communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Master's degree or advanced training (preferred)

Tools

Python

Java

AI/ML tooling

Cloud platforms

Job description

Staples Inc. is seeking a Senior AI Solution Architect to embed withMarketplace operations and commercial teams, translating complex problems into scalable AI-enabled solutions.

You will prototype, validate with real data, and collaborate with Technology and Data/AI partners to productionize impactful approaches. You will lead multiple initiatives, mentor teammates, and drive measurable business value while navigating a fast-changing enterprise environment, with remote work options and travel as