Senior Manager - Lead AI Architect - Knowledge AI

About the role

We're looking for an experienced AI Software Architect to lead the design and implementation of AI memory architectures and data fabrics for complex enterprise use cases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and AI, with a deep understanding of memory and context design, and familiarity with AI native software development tools.

Responsibilities

• Design memory architectures for multi-agent systems to be replicated across AI-native designed systems.
• Develop 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.
• Present at academic conferences and support development of intellectual property (IP) filings.
• Lead a group of skilled experts in building Knowledge and data systems for Knowledge AI.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
• 10+ 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 such as Cursor, Claude Code, Qodo/Codium, Gemini, AWS Q, GitHub, and scripting languages like Python, Bash.
• Familiarity with Go, Rust, Java, and modern software IDEs, CI/CD pipelines, and code hosting platforms (GitHub/GitLab/Azure DevOps).
• Understanding of AI native design process and principles.
• Experience with model fine-tuning and customization through context management (RAG, SFT, LoRA/PEFT).
• Experience with Nvidia NVAIE and Microsoft Azure AI stacks.
• Experience with large-scale cross-functional software development projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

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

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical and dental coverage, pension, and 401(k) plans.
• A flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances.
• Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed.
• A team-led and leader-enabled 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.
• EY's commitment to high ethical standards and integrity, and equal employment opportunities for all candidates.

Benefits

• Base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $144,000 to $329,100.
• Base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento) is $172,800 to $374,000.
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

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.