Principal AI Architect
| Req Number: | MUCWBW |
| Location: | Remote, USA |
| Posted: | 5/22/2026 |
| Category: | Technology : Software |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Compensation: | USD 220,000.00 - 250,000.00 Yearly - + Bonus + Benefits |
** Please note: applicants must hold U.S. Citizenship/Green Card to be considered for this role **
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Role: Principal AI Architect
Compensation Range: $220,000-250,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Remote, USA
Type: Full-time
Industry: Payments Technology / B2B
About the Company
Our client is building a next-generation enterprise software platform designed to support complex workflows, data management, and transaction processing at scale.
They are seeking a Principal AI Architect with deep hands-on software engineering experience and a strong track record of applying modern AI/ML and agent-based techniques within production systems.
This is an individual contributor-first role focused on building and deploying real systems. Success will be measured by delivering high-quality, production-ready software not strategy alone.
You will partner closely with senior leadership and engineering teams to shape the technical foundation of a growing platform, with a path toward broader technology leadership over time.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Build Core Systems
• Architect, develop, and deploy scalable, production-grade systems
• Apply AI/ML and agent-based approaches where they drive meaningful impact
• Own end-to-end technical delivery (design → deployment → operation)
Drive Architecture & Engineering Standards
• Partner with engineering teams to define application and platform architecture
• Establish scalable design patterns and best practices
• Ensure long-term maintainability and system performance
Enterprise Readiness & Reliability
• Design systems with strong focus on security, scalability, and resilience
• Ensure systems are observable, cost-efficient, and production-ready
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet enterprise-grade expectations
Operationalize AI in Real Workflows
• Integrate AI capabilities into business processes and software systems
• Define guardrails, failure modes, and decision frameworks
• Continuously optimize performance, cost, and reliability
Technical Leadership
• Act as a senior technical advisor to leadership
• Communicate architectural decisions and tradeoffs to diverse stakeholders
• Help lay the groundwork for future technical strategy and team growth
What We’re Looking For:
Core Engineering Experience
• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience
• Deep expertise in system design, data modeling, and distributed systems
• Strong experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Architecture & Modern Development
• Extensive experience designing large-scale, business-critical platforms
• Strong familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS or similar)
• Experience with modern development practices and tooling
• Exposure to front-end frameworks, scripting, and automation
AI & Applied Innovation
• Experience deploying AI/ML or LLM-based solutions in production
• Familiarity with emerging agent-based architectures and tooling
• Pragmatic mindset applies AI where it adds real value
Collaboration & Leadership
• Experience working with senior business and technical stakeholders
• Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence decisions
Why This Role?:
• Opportunity to build a core enterprise platform from the ground up
• Apply modern AI in practical, production-driven ways
• Operate with high ownership and autonomy
• Make foundational technical decisions that shape long-term growth
Job Title: Principal AI Architect
Location: Remote, USA
Job ID #: 510800792
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.
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