Principal AI Platform Architect

Alaska Airlines; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Comprehensive well-being programs

Generous 401k match program

Annual bonus plans

Generous holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Principal AI Software Engineer in Seattle to own production-grade AI systems, platform architecture, and governance. As a senior individual contributor, you will define long-term AI strategy and drive cross-functional alignment across IT, product, and governance.

The role emphasizes scale, reliability, and business impact, with senior leadership collaboration and a focus on AI maturity across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 7 years of software development experience with multiple languages.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• 3+ years leading technical architecture for large-scale systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy AI solutions using LLMs, generative AI, and agentic tech.
• Design and maintain an AI platform with reliable performance.
• Lead cross-functional AI initiatives and governance across IT and product.
• Collaborate with Product to align AI roadmaps with business value.
• Establish monitoring and evaluation frameworks for AI systems.

Skills

Python

Java

Golang

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Principal AI Software Engineer in Seattle to own production-grade AI systems, platform architecture, and governance. As a senior individual contributor, you will define long-term AI strategy and drive cross-functional alignment across IT, product, and governance.

The role emphasizes scale, reliability, and business impact, with senior leadership collaboration and a focus on AI maturity across the enterprise.