Principal AI Solutions Architect — Industry Leader

Blue Orange Digital; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Orange Digital seeks a Principal AI Solutions Architect to lead as the senior technical IC in a designated vertical. You will architect AI solutions, guide complex engagements, and become the go-to expert for hard problems with clients.

You bring a track record in data engineering through AI/ML design, collaborating with executives and contributing to scaling the practice toward leadership and P&L ownership while leveraging an AI-augmented workflow.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, cloud architecture, AI/ML, and technology consulting.
• Strong credibility in AI/ML, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent client-facing and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end AI solutions for clients in your vertical — from discovery to delivery oversight.
• Provide hands-on architectural guidance across AI/ML pipelines, agentic systems, and modern data platforms.
• Lead technical deep-dives, design reviews, and architecture sessions with client teams.
• Evaluate emerging AI frameworks and tooling for production readiness.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Cloud platforms

Client-facing

Industry vertical knowledge

Strong communicator

Leadership potential

New York-based

Relocation willing

Multilingual

Education

MS or PhD in CS/DS/AI

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Databricks

Snowflake

dbt

Job description

Blue Orange Digital seeks a Principal AI Solutions Architect to lead as the senior technical IC in a designated vertical. You will architect AI solutions, guide complex engagements, and become the go-to expert for hard problems with clients.

You bring a track record in data engineering through AI/ML design, collaborating with executives and contributing to scaling the practice toward leadership and P&L ownership while leveraging an AI-augmented workflow.