Principal AI Solutions Architect & Enterprise Advisor

CDW group; United States; Remote; USD 164,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking a Principal AI Software Consulting Engineer to drive enterprise AI architecture, MLOps, and solution delivery for client engagements. You will lead complex programs, collaborate with executives, and shape repeatable AI service offerings with reference architectures.

The role requires a strong background in AI technologies, GPU infrastructure, and production operations, with travel as needed and the ability to influence across CDW and client teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of hands‑on software, data, infrastructure, or AI solution experience, including three years of consulting experience with large enterprises and cross‑functional projects
• Provides leadership and expert advice on AI software architecture and solution design to clients and CDW teams
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in AI technologies, enterprise architecture, and industry transformation
• Maintains relationships as a trusted technical advisor and communicates among consultants, partners, and client stakeholders
• Experience shaping enterprise AI strategy, governance, and large‑scale AI transformation programs
• Willingness to travel and have a valid U.S. driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Define project strategies and technical options balancing customer goals, architecture, risk, readiness, and cost
• Provide leadership on enterprise AI architecture, generative AI, MLOps, model serving, and acceleration
• Interface with client executives, leadership, partners, and internal stakeholders to communicate complex ideas and align expectations
• Lead architecture reviews, governance, escalation management, and quality oversight for complex AI engagements
• Support strategic sales pursuits through discovery, solution shaping, proposals, SOWs, ROMs, LOEs, and executive workshops
• Develop standards, best practices, training, and technical guidance for consistent AI software implementations
• Mentor engineers and leads, and collaborate on enablement plans
• Partner with sales and delivery leadership to shape service strategy and go‑to‑market offerings
• Represent CDW as a technical thought leader with clients and partners
• Travel as needed to CDW locations or client sites

Skills

AI architecture

MLOps

Python

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Generative AI

Security

Production operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NVIDIA NIM

NVIDIA Blueprints

NVIDIA AI Enterprise

Python

APIs

Containers

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

CDW is seeking a Principal AI Software Consulting Engineer to drive enterprise AI architecture, MLOps, and solution delivery for client engagements. You will lead complex programs, collaborate with executives, and shape repeatable AI service offerings with reference architectures.

The role requires a strong background in AI technologies, GPU infrastructure, and production operations, with travel as needed and the ability to influence across CDW and client teams.