Senior AI Solution Architect - Lead, Mentor & Innovate

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a senior AI architect to design and implement AI solution architecture and strategy across client projects. You will apply deep expertise in AI, ML, and software design to solve business challenges and drive adoption of cutting-edge technologies.

The role demands leadership of technical teams, mentoring, and the ability to translate complex topics for broad audiences while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and ethical considerations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning engineering, or software engineering
• 5+ years of programming experience, including Python
• Experience with deep learning, computer vision, NLP, or agentic AI
• Experience with independent, self-directed research
• Knowledge of modern software design patterns, including microservice design
• Ability to lead and support day-to-day execution of technology assessment efforts
• Ability to analyze alternatives and characterize and quantify performance
• Ability to comprehend and develop requirements based on mission needs
• Ability to distill complex technical topics into concepts understandable by general audiences
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Experience leading technical development and technical research teams
• Secret clearance preferred
• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Camera required during interviews and assessments
• AI tools prohibited during interviews unless explicitly permitted

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI solution architecture and strategy
• Utilize various AI technologies and methods to address clients' business problems and needs
• Ensure solutions comply with organizational strategies, business goals, and key ethical considerations
• Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems with limited direction
• Mentor and potentially supervise team members
• Lead and support day-to-day technology assessment efforts
• Analyze alternatives and characterize and quantify performance
• Comprehend and develop requirements based on mission needs
• Distill complex technical topics into concepts understandable by general audiences

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Python Programming

Deep Learning

Machine Learning Engineering

Technical Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Doctorate Degree in STEM

Security Clearance Preferred

Tools

LLMs

MCP

LangChain

LangGraph

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a senior AI architect to design and implement AI solution architecture and strategy across client projects. You will apply deep expertise in AI, ML, and software design to solve business challenges and drive adoption of cutting-edge technologies.

The role demands leadership of technical teams, mentoring, and the ability to translate complex topics for broad audiences while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and ethical considerations.