Lead AI Systems Architect for Cross-Platform Platforms

Direct Supply, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Direct Supply, Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead architecture and development of AI-powered systems across multiple platforms.

You will set architectural standards, shape AI-first engineering strategies, and guide investments in AI platforms and model lifecycle management. The role emphasizes mentoring senior engineers, delivering scalable, reliable platforms, and driving measurable improvements in velocity and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in cross-platform architecture leadership.
• Proven success building AI-enabled, cloud-native systems.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, performance optimization, and reliability.
• Mentoring engineers and guiding architectural direction across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of scalable, AI-powered systems across multiple platforms and product lines.
• Guide investments in AI platforms, model lifecycle management, and responsible AI usage.
• Partner with engineering and product leaders to set strategic technical direction.
• Ensure design consistency, security, performance, and reliability across domains.
• Mentor senior engineers through coaching and architectural leadership.
• Deep-dive into architecture and code to unblock teams when needed.
• Deliver measurable improvements to engineering velocity and business outcomes.

Skills

Thinks Strategically

Applies AI & Technology

Delivers Results

Influence & Organizational Savvy

Champions Innovation

Lead cross-domain initiatives

AI system architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AWS

GCP

LLMs

Job description

Direct Supply, Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead architecture and development of AI-powered systems across multiple platforms.

You will set architectural standards, shape AI-first engineering strategies, and guide investments in AI platforms and model lifecycle management. The role emphasizes mentoring senior engineers, delivering scalable, reliable platforms, and driving measurable improvements in velocity and outcomes.