Lead Enterprise AI Architect (Forward-Deployed)

SAP; United States; Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP, a global leader in enterprise software, seeks a Principal Forward Deployed Architect to lead end-to-end enterprise AI programs. You will define architectures, guide cross-functional teams, and partner with executives to shape AI transformations.

The role demands deep expertise in AI platforms, LLMs, and SAP technologies, with a focus on scalable, secure deployments across large enterprises. Hybrid work from NYC is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of software engineering and enterprise architecture experience with significant customer-facing delivery.
• Expertise in Python and modern enterprise application architecture.
• Deep experience with LLMs, agentic AI, RAG, Knowledge Graphs, vector databases, MCP, tool calling, evaluation frameworks, and AI observability.
• Extensive experience with SAP BTP, SAP AI Core, Joule, SAP integration technologies, and enterprise landscapes.
• Strong background in Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, DevSecOps, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end architecture for complex enterprise AI programs from discovery through production.
• Lead solution architecture spanning AI agents, RAG, Knowledge Graphs, MCP, multi-agent systems, enterprise integrations, and cloud-native platforms.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor for customer executives, enterprise architects, and program leadership.
• Architect scalable AI platforms using SAP AI Core, SAP BTP, Joule, Kubernetes, hyperscalers, and enterprise integration services.
• Define reference architectures, reusable frameworks, golden paths, engineering standards, and governance models.
• Lead technical discovery workshops, architecture reviews, and executive solution presentations.
• Guide engineering teams across multiple customer engagements while mentoring senior engineers and architects.
• Drive security, observability, performance, compliance, and operational excellence for enterprise AI solutions.
• Influence SAP product teams by providing architectural feedback from customer implementations.
• Identify innovation opportunities and establish new technical capabilities for the Forward Deployed Engineering organization.

Skills

Python

LLMs

Knowledge Graphs

RAG

MCP

Tool calling

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

DevSecOps

SAP BTP

SAP AI Core

Joule

Enterprise architecture

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

SAP BTP

SAP AI Core

Joule

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

SAP, a global leader in enterprise software, seeks a Principal Forward Deployed Architect to lead end-to-end enterprise AI programs. You will define architectures, guide cross-functional teams, and partner with executives to shape AI transformations.

The role demands deep expertise in AI platforms, LLMs, and SAP technologies, with a focus on scalable, secure deployments across large enterprises. Hybrid work from NYC is offered.