Senior AI Systems Architect - Forward Deployed

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, &_V

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer to define technical strategy and build scalable AI systems across multi-workstream engagements.

The role combines hands-on software delivery with strategic influence, owning architecture, operational standards, and reference platforms while guiding senior engineers and shaping product roadmaps in a security-cleared environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Define technical strategy across engagements.
• Set the technical direction for the most complex AI programs; travel up to 25%.
• Build production AI systems and reference architectures; design foundational architectures.
• Own production excellence at scale; define operational standards and readiness criteria.
• Accelerate customer transformation at the portfolio level; create accelerators and reusable platforms.
• Raise the bar for the practice; mentor senior talent and influence product roadmaps.

Skills

Production AI/ML platforms

Multi-agent orchestration

Executive stakeholder engagement

Large-scale system architecture

Software delivery leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree or above (preferred)

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer to define technical strategy and build scalable AI systems across multi-workstream engagements.

The role combines hands-on software delivery with strategic influence, owning architecture, operational standards, and reference platforms while guiding senior engineers and shaping product roadmaps in a security-cleared environment.