Strategic AI & Cloud Solutions Architect

Alibaba Cloud; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Alibaba Cloud Sunnyvale seeks a senior Solutions Architect for global strategic accounts to build deep executive trust, uncover needs, and co-create long-term cloud and AI roadmaps. You will design multi-year solutions spanning IaaS, PaaS, AI/ML, data platforms, security, and compliance—ensuring feasibility, cost efficiency, and differentiation.

Lead end-to-end deployments, influence product direction with R&D, and mobilize teams across Product, Engineering, GTM, and Delivery to win and realize

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cloud computing, AI/ML, or enterprise software with at least 5 years in client-facing technical roles.
• Proven cloud transformation leadership for global enterprises including migrations and AI adoption.
• Deep cloud-native expertise: Kubernetes, serverless, microservices, CI/CD, observability.
• Strong architecture/security skills for compliant, scalable cloud environments.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Mandarin a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Build deep technical trust with C-level and senior leaders at strategic accounts to co-create cloud/AI roadmaps.
• Design and drive large-scale end-to-end solutions across IaaS, PaaS, AI/ML, data, security, and compliance.
• Analyze market trends, map competitive landscapes, and craft winning strategies and POC plans.
• Lead full-stack generative AI system design using Alibaba Cloud infrastructure with performance tuning.
• Package repeatable architectures into blueprints and evangelize through training and speaking engagements.
• Translate customer pain points into product requirements and influence R&D to speed feature delivery.
• Mobilize cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, GTM, and Delivery from proposal to revenue.

Skills

Cloud-native

Kubernetes

Observability

AI/ML

C-suite comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Vector databases

NVIDIA GPUs

Job description

Alibaba Cloud Sunnyvale seeks a senior Solutions Architect for global strategic accounts to build deep executive trust, uncover needs, and co-create long-term cloud and AI roadmaps. You will design multi-year solutions spanning IaaS, PaaS, AI/ML, data platforms, security, and compliance—ensuring feasibility, cost efficiency, and differentiation.

Lead end-to-end deployments, influence product direction with R&D, and mobilize teams across Product, Engineering, GTM, and Delivery to win and realize