Principal AI Solutions Architect

Rubrik; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 308,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubrik is seeking a Principal AI Solutions Architect to guide their AI transformation. This strategic role combines deep technical expertise with executive leadership, focusing on revolutionizing enterprise functions through intelligent AI systems and innovative solutions. Join a company that's dedicated to becoming AI-driven, enhancing operational excellence and efficiency across their business.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Machine Learning/Data Science, 2+ as senior architect.
• Expertise with LLMs and advanced AI frameworks.
• Experience in cloud platforms: GCP, AWS, Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI strategy and architecture transformation for enterprise functions.
• Develop scalable agentic AI systems for internal operations.
• Champion and mentor teams in AI innovations.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

AI Strategy

Generative AI

Python

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, AI

Tools

Google Vertex AI

Snowflake Cortex

LangChain

LlamaIndex

AutoGen

Job description

About the team:

The Information Technology team at Rubrik influences business processes, employee experience, and technologies to scale our organization to $1B+. This team creates operational efficiency across the company by centralizing the management of Infrastructure, Technology, and Data. The IT team ensures all stages of the software development lifecycle in a secured environment and scrutinizes the deployment of proper processes along with governance. They champion Rubrik on Rubrik and are the first customers of the Engineering teams at Rubrik.

Rubrik Corp IT is constructed of 100% SaaS and 0% on-premises. The IT team caters to accelerated enhancement of business value and multiple day-to-day business processes through our varied SaaS applications like Salesforce.com, Oracle Netsuite, Workday, Snowflake, Etrade, jitterbit, Allocadia, etc. This team also delivers high-paced business outcomes with 100% system uptime backed by agile, nimble, simple, but cohesive Cloud architectures.

About the Role:

We are seeking a visionary Principal AI Solutions Architect to lead Rubrik's AI transformation from within. This strategic IT role combines deep technical expertise with executive leadership to embed artificial intelligence into the fabric of our company's internal business operations.

As our chief AI evangelist, strategist, and guide, you will be instrumental in making Rubrik's business AI-driven. Your primary focus will be on revolutionizing our enterprise functions—empowering our employees and supercharging our business processes with intelligent, scalable AI agents and systems. By transforming how Rubrik operates, you will build a world-class, AI-powered enterprise that drives efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence across the business.

You will be responsible for identifying, designing, and driving the implementation of agentic AI systems on platforms like Google Vertex AI and Snowflake Cortex. This is a unique opportunity to build the future of how a high-growth, security-first company operates and innovates internally.

What You'll Do: AI Strategy & Evangelism

• Develop and champion a company-wide AI strategy that drives internal transformation and operational excellence.
• Act as Rubrik's primary internal AI evangelist, articulating your vision and strategy to stakeholders across all business units.
• Partner with executive leadership to define the internal AI roadmap, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable business value and enhance our competitive edge.
• Foster a culture of AI-driven innovation across the organization, inspiring teams to build with the latest advancements in generative AI.

Generative AI & Agentic Systems Leadership

• Lead the architecture and development of sophisticated Gen AI applications using agentic frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, and AutoGen.
• Drive the standardization of our LLM onboarding processes, RAG pipelines, and application development to ensure scalable, secure, and consistent implementations.
• Identify and spearhead the creation of scalable AI agents and agentic systems that serve and automate key enterprise functions, including finance, HR, sales, operations, and legal.
• Establish and enforce best practices for LLM integration, prompt engineering, context management, token optimization, and performance monitoring.

Enterprise-Focused AI Solutions

• Architect AI solutions tailored to employee personas across our business functions, focusing on intelligent workflow automation, enhanced decision support, and process optimization.
• Design intelligent agents that seamlessly integrate with our existing enterprise systems (e.g., Salesforce, Workday, SAP) to boost employee productivity and effectiveness.
• Develop conversational AI interfaces that empower employees to interact with enterprise data and systems in a natural, intuitive way.
• Create AI-powered solutions to streamline common enterprise processes like document processing, compliance monitoring, and internal knowledge management.

Cloud & Platform Architecture

• Architect and oversee the deployment of agentic systems on Google Vertex AI and Snowflake Cortex, leveraging their full potential for building enterprise-grade AI solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate best-in-class open-source agentic frameworks, ensuring they meet Rubrik's high standards for security, scalability, and governance.
• Design hybrid architectures that intelligently combine cloud platforms with on-premises systems for optimal performance, cost-efficiency, and compliance.

AI Governance & Leadership

• Drive the implementation of robust frameworks for enterprise AI model lifecycle management, AI compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Champion Responsible AI practices and data governance to ensure our AI deployments are ethical, transparent, and secure.
• Lead and mentor a dedicated, cross-functional team of full-stack engineers, data specialists, ML engineers, and prompt engineers.
• Present complex technical strategies and concepts to diverse audiences, including C-suite executives and board members.

Experience You'll Need: Core Technical & AI Expertise

• 10+ years of experience in Machine Learning or Data Science, with at least 2+ years in a senior role focused on architecting and delivering Generative AI solutions.
• Deep, hands-on experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT series, Claude, Llama), including expert-level knowledge of prompting, fine-tuning, and safety best practices.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures and other advanced LLM patterns.
• Proficiency with agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen) and multi-agent orchestration platforms.
• Strong command of machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Transformers) and proficiency in Python.

Cloud & Enterprise Systems

• Demonstrated experience architecting solutions on Google Vertex AI or equivalent platforms, including deep knowledge of their model gardens and enterprise tools.
• Hands-on experience building AI/ML applications using Snowflake Cortex or similar data cloud technologies.
• Deep background in cloud platforms (GCP, Snowflake, AWS, Azure) and their respective AI services.
• Strong familiarity with the architecture and integration of enterprise-scale software systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, HRIS) within large organizations.

Strategic & Business Acumen

• Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide AI model lifecycle management, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of Responsible AI practices and data governance frameworks, particularly within a security-conscious environment.
• Deep understanding of core enterprise functions and business processes (finance, HR, operations, sales, etc.).
• Proven track record of leading large-scale technical initiatives and mentoring diverse technical teams.

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to engage and influence C-level executives.
• A natural ability to translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions.
• Experience mentoring high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or a related field.
• Experience in the cybersecurity or data protection industry.
• Deep experience with MLOps, including building and managing CI/CD pipelines for AI model deployment.
• Knowledge of the broader enterprise software ecosystem (Salesforce, Snowflake, Netsuite, Workday, etc) and their integration patterns.
• Knowledge of vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate), embedding techniques, and semantic search.
• Publications or significant contributions to AI research or open-source projects.

The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US Pay Range $219,400 — $307,400 USD Join Us in Securing the World's Data

Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is on a mission to secure the world’s data. With Zero Trust Data Security, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.

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At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data.

Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.

Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:

• Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.

• Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.

• Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.

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