Principal AI Architect & Engineering Lead

Scale AI; Washington (District of Columbia); 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, DC is looking for a Principal Architect & Technical Team Lead to drive the design and development of their AI products. This role requires at least 10 years of software engineering experience and expertise in AI technologies. You will mentor a team of over 20 engineers and engage with executive stakeholders. A competitive salary of $257,000 to $321,000 annually is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Deep understanding of modern AI/ML technologies, including experience working with LLMs.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 20 engineers, fostering technical excellence.
• Guide the team through challenges involving LLMs and AI agents.
• Engage with senior partners, showcasing strong technical competence.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Technical leadership

Modern AI/ML technologies

Programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)

Kubernetes

Cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Product and business sense

Executive engagement

Job description

A leading AI technology firm in Washington, DC is looking for a Principal Architect & Technical Team Lead to drive the design and development of their AI products. This role requires at least 10 years of software engineering experience and expertise in AI technologies. You will mentor a team of over 20 engineers and engage with executive stakeholders. A competitive salary of $257,000 to $321,000 annually is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans.