Principal Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions Architect
Core
Define, build, and govern enterprise AI technical foundation, establishing reference architectures and guiding production implementation of GenAI systems.
Role type
Principal AI Solutions Architect (hands-on IC)
Builds
Scalable, reusable AI platforms and production-ready GenAI systems (LLMs, RAG, agents)
Domain
Enterprise AI / Generative AI / Data Ecosystems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise architecture design, GenAI system design (LLMs, RAG, agents), Data pipeline orchestration, Vendor evaluation, Technical mentorship, Cost optimization
Preferred skills
Microsoft/Azure AI stack expertise, Semantic modeling, Build vs. buy analysis
Technologies
LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Fabric, Power Platform, Vector databases
Responsibilities
Define AI architecture roadmap and guardrails; Design end-to-end AI systems including data pipelines and deployment; Prototype and deliver hands-on AI solutions; Lead technical vendor validation and build vs. buy decisions; Establish AI-specific data architecture standards; Provide technical leadership and architectural review for teams.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship