Principal / Enterprise AI Architect (Agentic AI & Multi-Cloud)

Ikuto; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant equity

Job summary

Ikuto is seeking a Principal / Enterprise AI Architect to lead as the principal technical authority for Fortune 500 clients, bridging vision and execution in agentic AI, LLM systems, and cloud architectures.

You will design scalable AI platforms, own client engagements from mapping to deployment, and collaborate with Forward-Deployed Engineers and GTM teams on multi-year AI transformations across business functions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of total software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on SWE before moving into solution or enterprise architecture.
• Hands-on familiarity with Python, APIs, Microservices, LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, Data Pipelines, and Multi-Cloud Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define C-Suite technical vision and roadmap for strategic enterprise accounts.
• Architect scalable, production-grade AI platforms with multi-step agentic workflows and cloud integrations.
• Own the complete technical arc of key client accounts from mapping to deployment oversight.
• Collaborate with Forward-Deployed Engineers, Product Management, and Go-To-Market leaders to translate enterprise needs into AI solutions.

Skills

Software Engineering

Python

LLMs

Agentic AI

Multi-Cloud

Data Pipelines

APIs

RAG

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Job Title: Principal / Enterprise AI Architect (Agentic AI & Multi-Cloud)

Locations: San Francisco, CA | New York, NY (Hybrid)

Compensation: $200,000 – $275,000 Base Salary + Significant Equity + 100% Covered Medical/Dental/Vision

Travel: ~25% Client On-Site Travel

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a high-growth, $1.8B+ valued Enterprise AI Leader (backed by over $200M in Tier-1 funding) that is re-architecting how Fortune 500 companies operate.

Rather than building short-term, single-use-case proofs-of-concept, our client partners directly with C-suite executives at top-tier global enterprises to lead multi-year, AI-native transformations across entire business functions.

As an Enterprise AI Architect, you will sit within Engineering and serve as the principal technical authority and long-term strategic partner to Fortune 20 / 500 client leadership. You will bridge technical vision and execution—designing agentic AI frameworks, custom LLM systems, and cloud architectures, while collaborating with Forward-Deployed Engineering teams to drive multi-million-dollar outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• C-Suite Technical Vision: Serve as the primary technical advisor to C-level and engineering executives at strategic enterprise accounts, shaping their long-term AI architecture roadmap.
• System Design & Architecture: Architect scalable, production-grade AI platforms, multi-step agentic workflows, RAG pipelines, and cloud integrations (AWS / GCP / Azure).
• Lifecycle Ownership: Own the complete technical arc of key client accounts—from initial solution mapping through technical program construction and deployment oversight.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Forward-Deployed Engineers, Product Management, and Go-To-Market leaders to translate messy enterprise infrastructure into high-impact AI solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Core Software Engineering Foundation: 8+ years of total technical experience, with at least 5+ years of hands-on Software Engineering (SWE) experience prior to moving into solution or enterprise architecture. (Note: Pure Sales Engineering or non-coding advisory backgrounds will not fit this role).
• Modern AI & Cloud Tech Stack: Deep hands-on familiarity with Python, APIs, Microservices, LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, Data Pipelines, and Multi-Cloud Architecture (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Enterprise Transformation Experience: Proven track record designing architectures for complex enterprise client environments or high-stakes verticals (e.g., Financial Services, Healthcare, Telecom, Pharma).
• High Technical Depth + Soft Skills: Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical trade-offs to non-technical C-suite stakeholders while maintaining the technical rigor to dive deep into backend architecture.

Why Join?

• Massive Upside: Join a fast-scaling platform at a critical growth stage with meaningful equity that reflects your impact.
• High-Impact Work: Work on multi-year, transformative AI projects for the largest companies in the world.
• World-Class Engineering Culture: Collaborate with elite engineers and researchers built on high technical standards and speed.