Senior AI Architect

Trissential, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 286,541,000 - 309,960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Hybrid/Remote flexibility

Career growth

Leadership exposure

Innovation culture

Job summary

Trissential, LLC is seeking a Senior AI Architect to lead enterprise AI initiatives, architect scalable GenAI solutions, and collaborate across data, platform, and business teams. Hybrid preferred with remote options for exceptional candidates in the United States.

You will design production AI platforms, govern AI standards, and guide engineering to production-grade deployments while shaping enterprise transformation programs.

Qualifications

• Production AI/ML solutions experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong AI architecture and platform design background.
• Hands-on with LLMs and Generative AI frameworks.
• Experience with AWS and/or GCP cloud deployments.
• Ability to prototype and guide teams to production.
• Knowledge of AI governance and security controls.
• Excellent communication translating tech to business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure AI architectures aligned with objectives.
• Lead architectural design and prototyping for AI initiatives.
• Translate requirements into diagrams and roadmaps.
• Partner with data, platform, integration teams to embed AI.
• Guide engineering on implementation approaches and standards.
• Develop enterprise AI platform capabilities for multiple use cases.
• Establish integration patterns with SAP and Salesforce.
• Ensure AI governance, security, risk management standards.
• Evaluate emerging AI tech and opportunities.
• Present strategies to leadership.

Skills

AI architecture

Enterprise integration

LLMs/Generative AI

Cloud (AWS/GCP)

Security & governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT/Engineering/Data Science

Advanced degree beneficial

AI/Cloud certifications desirable

Tools

Databricks

Azure

SAP

Salesforce

AWS

GCP

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid Preferred (Minnesota or Colorado) | Open to Remote for Exceptional Candidates

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Are you passionate about building enterprise-scale AI solutions that move beyond proofs of concept and into real business impact? Trissential is hiring a Senior AI Architect to join our client's team and help lead strategic AI initiatives that are shaping the future of customer experiences. This is a high-visibility opportunity to architect, prototype, and cutting-edge AI and Generative AI solutions across a complex enterprise environment.

What's in It for You?

• Work on strategic "AI Big Bet" initiatives that have executive visibility and enterprise-wide impact
• Influence the future of AI adoption across customer-facing solutions and enterprise platforms
• Collaborate with AI leaders, architects, engineers, and business stakeholders across the organization
• Design and build modern AI architectures leveraging GenAI, LLMs, cloud platforms, and enterprise integrations
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale AI programs involving SAP, Salesforce, Databricks, AWS, and GCP
• Join a collaborative environment where innovation, experimentation, and practical AI delivery are encouraged
• Opportunity to transition into a long-term role with a leading enterprise organization

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and production-ready AI architectures aligned with business and technical objectives
• Lead solution architecture, prototyping, and technical design for AI and Generative AI initiatives
• Translate business requirements into architecture diagrams, design documentation, and implementation roadmaps
• Partner with data, platform, integration, and application teams to embed AI capabilities into enterprise systems
• Guide engineering teams on implementation approaches, best practices, and architecture standards
• Develop enterprise AI platform capabilities that can support multiple business use cases
• Establish integration patterns between AI solutions and enterprise applications such as SAP and Salesforce
• Ensure compliance with AI governance, security, risk management, and responsible AI standards
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, external partners, and proof-of-value opportunities
• Present architecture strategies and recommendations to business and technology leadership

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• Proven experience designing and delivering production AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments
• Strong background in AI architecture, platform design, and enterprise technology integration
• Hands-on experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI solutions, and modern AI frameworks
• Deep understanding of the machine learning lifecycle, including training, deployment, inference, monitoring, and evaluation
• Experience architecting cloud-based AI solutions using AWS and/or GCP
• Ability to rapidly prototype solutions and guide teams through production implementation
• Experience integrating AI platforms with enterprise systems and data ecosystems
• Strong knowledge of AI governance, security controls, responsible AI practices, and risk management frameworks
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused outcomes
• Demonstrated success collaborating across architecture, engineering, product, and leadership teams

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with Databricks and modern data platform architectures
• Exposure to Azure cloud services and AI workloads
• Experience integrating with SAP, Salesforce, or Avaya environments
• Utility industry experience
• AI, Cloud, or Data certifications such as Databricks, AWS, GCP, or equivalent credentials
• Experience scaling enterprise AI platforms across multiple business domains
• Experience supporting conversational AI, voice AI, or agentic AI solutions

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline is beneficial
• AI, Machine Learning, Cloud, Databricks, AWS, or GCP certifications are highly desirable

What We Offer

At Trissential, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. By joining our client's team, you'll help shape enterprise AI strategy while working alongside experienced technology leaders and AI practitioners.

• Competitive Compensation –$100-$108 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Offers paid time away from work
• Flexible Work Environment – Hybrid preferred with remote flexibility for highly qualified candidates
• Career Growth Opportunities – Work on emerging AI technologies and enterprise transformation initiatives
• Leadership Visibility – Engage directly with enterprise AI leaders and strategic stakeholders
• Innovation-Focused Culture – Contribute to transformational AI programs and enterprise modernization efforts

This role is only open to candidates currently authorized to work in the United States