Senior Hands-on Forward-Deployed AI Architect

Crowe; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Crowe Studio is seeking a Forward Deployed AI Architect (Manager) to design and deliver production‑ready AI solutions for clients. You’ll own solution architecture, feasibility, and production readiness while remaining hands‑on with coding, prototyping, and complex problem solving.

You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to craft scalable, secure AI apps on cloud platforms, define patterns, mentor engineers, and drive architecture reviews, with travel up to 80% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in production software engineering, cloud engineering, AI/ML engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong hands-on software engineering experience, including proficiency in modern programming languages and production-grade solutions.
• Experience architecting cloud-native applications and distributed systems using Azure, AWS, or GCP, with APIs, microservices, and data workflows.
• Knowledge of generative AI and LLM patterns, including prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, vector search, and agentic workflows.
• Ability to evaluate architectural tradeoffs and make decisions for scalability, security, and cost.
• Understanding lifecycle management from testing to deployment and monitoring.
• Strong client-facing skills, translating requirements into technical solutions, mentoring teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% as required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop end-to-end applied AI solutions, including generative AI applications and agentic systems.
• Lead solution architecture for AI build and proof-of-concept engagements, ensuring feasibility, scalability, and security.
• Remain hands-on across solution development, including coding, data integration, and prototyping.
• Design cloud-native AI solutions on Azure, AWS, and GCP with relevant AI services.
• Define patterns for LLMs, vector databases, APIs, microservices, and data platforms.
• Take ownership of technical feasibility and architectural decisions through production deployment.
• Guide Architecture Review Board processes and ensure alignment with standards and security.
• Assess feasibility during discovery, scope, and sales support discussions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Job description

Crowe Studio is seeking a Forward Deployed AI Architect (Manager) to design and deliver production‑ready AI solutions for clients. You’ll own solution architecture, feasibility, and production readiness while remaining hands‑on with coding, prototyping, and complex problem solving.

You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to craft scalable, secure AI apps on cloud platforms, define patterns, mentor engineers, and drive architecture reviews, with travel up to 80% as needed.