Domain Architect - Knowledge AI - Manager

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Agent AI Software Architect to design and implement AI memory architectures and data fabrics for complex enterprise use cases.

Responsibilities

• Design memory architectures for multi-agent systems to be replicated across AI-native designed systems.
• Design context systems including RAG and Skills with semantic chunking and search.
• Implement and test these architectures, benchmarking performance against agent and human-designed evaluations.
• Create replicable integration frameworks for use of memory architecture across multiple systems.
• Drive agent design requirements and implement through AI-native design processes.
• Assess emerging memory architectures and frontier model proposals through primary and secondary research.
• Collaborate with other architectural experts in AI, Security, Data, and Infrastructure to ensure balanced and practical outcomes.
• Support strategic business development activities as required.
• Present at academic conferences and support development of intellectual property filings.
• Hands-on coding and mentoring other members of the Knowledge/Data team.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering and AI.
• Experience working with AI frontier models and memory/context architectures.
• Experience with AI native software development tools/code assist (Cursor, Claude Code, Qodo/Codium, Gemini, AWS Q, GitHub).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash etc….) and software languages (Go, Rust, Java etc…).
• Deep understanding of model fine-tuning and customization through context management (RAG, SFT, LoRA/PEFT etc…).
• Experience with modern software IDE, CI/CD pipeline, modern code hosting and collaboration (GitHub/Gitlab/Azure DevOps etc…).
• Experience with Nvidia NVAIE and Microsoft Azure AI stacks.

Attributes for Success

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lead software architectural product functions and mentor junior engineers.
• Comfort working across cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities.
• Leverage emotional agility and hybrid collaboration to navigate diverse stakeholder needs and drive long-term engagement.
• Use critical thinking and creative reasoning to address complex problems and exceed expectations.
• Align cross-functional teams around shared goals, ensuring accountability and progress.
• Use emotional intelligence and hybrid collaboration to motivate others and deliver high-impact results.

What We Offer

• Cumulative compensation and benefits package based on performance and recognition.
• Base salary range from $125,500 to $230,200 in all geographic locations in the US.
• Base salary range from $150,700 to $261,600 in the New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento).
• Flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances.
• Additional benefits include medical and dental coverage, pension, and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• A hybrid model where most people in external, client-serving roles work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.