Senior AI & Enterprise Software Architect

McKinsey & Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 263,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in the United States seeks a senior engineering leader to set the vision for engineering excellence, define standards, practices, and architectures powering transformative technology at scale.

You will partner with C-level executives, lead multiple engineering teams, guide AI-enabled software programs, and recruit top talent across NA offices, delivering measurable business value.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale software solutions.
• Mastery in frontend and backend technologies, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures.
• Ability to set overarching technical vision and strategy with reusable components.
• Experience leading enterprise AI strategy and governance.
• Trusted advisor to senior executives on technology and data strategy.
• Security-first mindset with secure development practices.

Responsibilities

• Set vision for engineering excellence and define standards and architectures.
• Partner with C-level executives and senior leaders to shape technology strategy.
• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams across large programs.
• Guide development of AI-enabled software capabilities and scalable solutions.
• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent.

Skills

Frontend & backend technologies

Distributed systems

Cloud-native architectures

Enterprise tech strategy

Autonomous agent delivery governance

AI strategy leadership

Executive stakeholder advisory

Security-first mindset

Team leadership

Mentoring engineers

Talent recruitment & retention

Strong communication

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

McKinsey & Company in the United States seeks a senior engineering leader to set the vision for engineering excellence, define standards, practices, and architectures powering transformative technology at scale.

You will partner with C-level executives, lead multiple engineering teams, guide AI-enabled software programs, and recruit top talent across NA offices, delivering measurable business value.