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Principal Architect - AI

India, Karnataka, Bangalore💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-31 → 2026-09-27

Core

Set enterprise engineering standards, drive AI adoption and digital transformation, and act as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders on cloud strategy and platform modernization.

Role type

Principal Architect - AI (Strategy & Executive Leadership)

Builds

Enterprise-grade reference architectures, PaaS-first platforms, and reusable accelerators for regulated environments.

Domain

Enterprise Software, Cloud, AI, and Digital Transformation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Enterprise architecture leadership, CxO-level stakeholder management, distributed systems design, secure application design, AI platform strategy, technical investment decision-making, innovation program leadership, talent strategy influence, succession planning, ambiguous environment navigation

Preferred skills

Advanced industry certifications, thought leadership in AI/Cloud, experience with large-scale transformation programs

Technologies

Cloud platforms, AI platforms, PaaS, DevSecOps tools, Observability tools

Responsibilities

Champion modern engineering practices including AI-assisted development and SRE; Operate as a trusted advisor to CEO/CIO/CTO on digital transformation and AI adoption; Design and influence platform-centric, PaaS-first enterprise architectures; Mentor and develop senior and principal architects; Track and evaluate emerging technologies to inform strategic investments; Lead early-stage innovation pilots with executive sponsorship

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with heavy executive influence and mentorship

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