Principal Data and AI Architect

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Data and AI Architect to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will shape technical strategy for enterprise data and AI solutions that support complex mission-driven environments. You will partner closely with sales, product, and engineering teams to translate customer needs into secure, scalable architectures and compelling solution guidance. The work will also involve advancing best practices, demos, and reusable approaches that help the field teams deliver measurable impact.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Share insights on how enterprise data and AI can support public sector missions using the company’s platform.
• Understand and articulate the value of the company’s products to a variety of public sector stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sales and solution teams to identify and strategize around customer mission challenges.
• Lead architectural discussions on data structures, AI readiness, security, and compliance.
• Build confidence in solutions through demos and prototypes that showcase operational effectiveness.
• Continuously evaluate and refine architectural approaches tailored for the public sector.
• Transform field insights into reusable best practices and feedback for product development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technical architecture or related fields in complex enterprise environments, preferably public sector.
• Proven experience shaping technical strategy, validating solution approaches, and linking mission needs with technology decisions.
• Solid understanding of enterprise data and AI, integration, governance, and security concepts, with familiarity of public sector compliance frameworks being a plus.
• Experience collaborating across Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to execute solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to both executive and technical audiences.
• Demonstrated curiosity and aptitude for learning emerging technologies, particularly in AI and data automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent work experience; graduate study preferred.

Pay

$173,460 – $231,980 annually

Benefits

• Supportive resources to maintain work-life balance.
• Access to AI tools that enhance productivity and impact.
• Encouragement for personal and professional growth.