Principal AI/ML Architect

3Pillar Global; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an AI/ML Architect, where you will lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI and ML systems. This role offers the opportunity to work with large data sets and drive innovation in software development. You will collaborate in a flexible, remote-first environment, focusing on well-being and diversity. With a commitment to excellence and a culture of open collaboration, you will play a key role in shaping the future of AI technologies. If you are passionate about leveraging AI to improve business outcomes, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Parental leaves

Bonuses

Work-from-home allowance

Professional certifications

Qualifications

• 12+ years of impactful ML/data science experience required.
• Experience integrating AI/ML into software products and large datasets.
• Strong knowledge of AI architecture patterns and AWS tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize ML models across cybersecurity products.
• Design end-to-end AI/ML architectures and manage data pipelines.
• Serve as a technical advisor and lead solution design discussions.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

AI Architecture Patterns

AWS SageMaker

Deep Learning

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s in Computer Science

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MLflow

Kubeflow

scikit-learn

XGBoost

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Accomplished Tech Visionary:

Embark on an exciting journey into the realm of software development with 3Pillar! We invite you to join our team as an AI/ML Architect, leading the design and implementation of AI and ML systems that enhance our products and platforms. You will define scalable, secure, and production-ready architectures leveraging classical ML, deep learning, and other AI technologies.

If you are passionate about uncovering solutions in large data sets to improve business outcomes, this is your gateway to the Data Science and AI/ML world!

We Are 3Pillar Global

At 3Pillar, culture, teamwork, and open collaboration are core. Our commitment to innovative software solutions has earned us recognition, including a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for ten consecutive years, multiple Washington Post Top Workplaces Awards, and features in Forbes, Fortune, and the Washington Business Journal.

We are a software development partner that drives revenue growth, market share, customer acquisition, and operational efficiency for industry leaders in Media, Publishing, Information Services, Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, and Healthcare.

Our key differentiator is our Product Mindset, focusing on outcomes and core values like Minimize Time to Value, Solve For Need, and Exceed Expectations. Our agile approach aligns with client goals from conception through launch and beyond.

What We Believe

Our core values—Intrinsic Dignity, Outsized Impact, Open Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement—guide us in delivering top-tier software solutions globally. With over fifteen years of experience, our leadership’s commitment to these values has led to participation in Forbes Tech Council, awards like Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and recognition in the Washington Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business list.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize ML models across cybersecurity products.
• Design end-to-end AI/ML architectures, including data pipelines, model training/inference, and MLOps.
• Work with classification and other model types.
• Participate in change control meetings (CCB).
• Implement testing strategies for models.
• Serve as a technical advisor, leading solution design discussions and representing 3Pillar in client interactions to drive innovation and value.
• Architect scalable solutions using cloud-native AI tools in AWS (SageMaker, Lambda, S3, RDS, Glue, Kinesis, SQS, SNS, API Gateway).
• Manage VPN and improve models' evolution and deployment strategies.
• Guide teams on MLOps frameworks for CI/CD, versioning, monitoring, and retraining.
• Evaluate build-vs-buy decisions and emerging AI technologies.
• Mentor technical staff and ensure ethical AI practices, including bias detection and governance.
• Collaborate with leadership to align AI strategies with business goals.
• Participate in cross-product API development activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related, with 12+ years of impactful ML/data science experience; Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience integrating AI/ML into software products and working with large, unstructured data.
• Strong knowledge of AI architecture patterns, AWS SageMaker, and ML libraries (scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Experience with MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker Pipelines), APIs, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and data governance.
• Deep understanding of machine learning theories, algorithms, and methodologies.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with experience working with large datasets in production.

Additional Experience Desired

• Published research in top-tier conferences or journals.
• Experience with GenAI technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance, paid time off, profit sharing, parental leaves, bonuses, work-from-home allowance, professional certifications, and more.

What Is It Like Working for 3Pillar Global?

• Flexible, remote-first environment with opportunities for global collaboration and career growth.
• Focus on well-being, diversity, and inclusive culture.
• Join a global tech community committed to innovation and excellence.