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Principal Software Engineer (AI/ML Architect)

Seattle,WA,United StatesFull-time$164k–$236k2026-05-27 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

Core

Architecting, strategizing, and deploying large-scale generative AI applications and models to integrate AI capabilities across the company's product suite.

Role type

Principal Software Engineer (AI/ML Architect)

Builds

Generative AI applications, large-scale AI models, and production-ready AI/ML systems.

Domain

Generative AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Generative AI architecture, Transformer models, Diffusion models, GANs, Large Language Models, MLOps, Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), Python, Java, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Model optimization, CI/CD pipelines

Preferred skills

Responsible AI practices, Model interpretability, Ethical AI, Model compression, Distillation, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions

Technologies

Python, Java, TensorFlow, PyTorch, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions

Responsibilities

Define and drive generative AI architecture strategy; Provide hands-on guidance in advanced AI methods (transformers, diffusion, GANs); Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams; Conduct advanced research in generative AI; Mentor senior engineering leaders; Represent the company in the AI community; Oversee deployment of large-scale AI models; Define development methodologies and architectural guidelines.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence