Lead Principal AI Architect - Public Sector

Scale AI, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 257,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Learning and development stipend

Generous PTO

Commuter stipend

Job summary

A leading AI technology firm in Washington is seeking a Principal Architect to drive the design and deployment of AI products. You'll lead a team of 50+ engineers, making high-impact architectural decisions and engaging with executives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in software engineering, strong experience in AI/ML, and proven leadership skills. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including potential equity involvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Deep understanding of modern AI/ML technologies.
• Strong product and business sense.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-changing environments.
• Experience in executive level engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Guide your team through complex challenges involving AI/ML.
• Represent the company in high-stakes negotiations.
• Develop a compelling vision for technology.
• Foster a culture of speed and teamwork.

Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Direction

Executive Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Adaptability

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

A leading AI technology firm in Washington is seeking a Principal Architect to drive the design and deployment of AI products. You'll lead a team of 50+ engineers, making high-impact architectural decisions and engaging with executives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in software engineering, strong experience in AI/ML, and proven leadership skills. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including potential equity involvement.