Senior AI Solutions Architect - Remote

Staples, Inc.; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days PTO & holidays

Employee discounts

Company 401(k) match

Job summary

Staples, Inc. in Framingham, MA is seeking a Senior AI Solution Architect to embed with marketplace teams, translating ambiguous problems into structured AI approaches and rapid prototypes that can be tested in real workflows.

This role is preferred to work out of our Framingham HQ facility but we are open to 100% remote work with travel as needed. You will partner with Technology, Data/AI, and business leaders to scale validated solutions to production, measure outcomes, and drive adoption

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of overall software engineering or technical solution development experience.
• Experience building and deploying AI/ML, automation, or data-driven solutions in enterprise settings.
• Experience writing code and delivering prototypes using Python, Java, or similar.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Experience delivering solutions from concept through prototype validation.
• Experience integrating with structured and unstructured data sources.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects or initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Embed within Marketplace operations, product, and commercial teams to understand end-to-end workflows and edge cases.
• Identify, define, and prioritize AI and automation opportunities based on impact and feasibility.
• Translate ambiguous problems into structured technical approaches and build plans.
• Develop and deploy rapid prototypes or proofs of concept using internal platforms and modern AI tooling.
• Validate solutions with real-world data and workflows to demonstrate measurable value.
• Partner with Technology and Data/AI teams to scale prototypes into production.
• Serve as bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear requirements and context.
• Drive adoption through rollout, iteration, and performance tracking.
• Establish and track success metrics tied to business outcomes.
• Contribute learnings to enterprise platforms based on field insights.
• Lead or coordinate multiple high-impact initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability building.

Skills

Problem framing

Builder mindset

Business impact articulation

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Collaborative

Communication

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

10+ years software eng/solutions experience

Tools

Python

Java

Job description

Staples, Inc. in Framingham, MA is seeking a Senior AI Solution Architect to embed with marketplace teams, translating ambiguous problems into structured AI approaches and rapid prototypes that can be tested in real workflows.

This role is preferred to work out of our Framingham HQ facility but we are open to 100% remote work with travel as needed. You will partner with Technology, Data/AI, and business leaders to scale validated solutions to production, measure outcomes, and drive adoption