Senior Platform Architect & AI-Driven Engineering Leader

Jobtailor

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Principal Architect to define architectures for large-scale distributed systems and platform services. You will lead architecture reviews, drive technology strategy, and mentor engineering teams across the lifecycle.

The role focuses on scalable, secure cloud-native solutions, with emphasis on AI-powered tooling and automation to accelerate delivery and reliability. Strong leadership and collaboration with product and operations are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
10+ years of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale software systems and distributed platforms.
Proven ability to lead architecture and technical strategy across multiple teams.
Experience with highly available, mission-critical systems at scale.
Strong background with cloud-native tech and AI-powered tooling is preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and document architectures for large-scale distributed systems and platform services.
Lead architecture reviews, technology evaluations, and design patterns.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
Design scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-native solutions.
Champion AI-powered developer tools and automation across the stack.
Collaborate with product, operations, and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust solutions.
Drive observability, performance engineering, and operational excellence.