Principal AI Software Architect- Freight (MO)
$150,000–$150,000 year
On-site · Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Principal AI Software Architect leads the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale AI and software engineering solutions, directing AI-driven platforms and scalable systems. Partners with engineering, product, data, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities and deliver AI-enabled solutions; evaluates and implements AI technologies, architectures, and patterns for long-term scalability; establishes best practices for AI model development, MLOps, DevOps, cloud architecture, and system design; provides technical leadership and mentorship to teams; develops technical roadmaps aligned with organizational goals; ensures data privacy, security, governance, and ethical AI standards; champions engineering excellence through architecture reviews, CI/CD, automated testing, and agile delivery; stays current with AI trends and drives innovation; performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent professional experience considered
- 7+ years of progressive experience in software architecture, software engineering, or related technical leadership roles, including at least 2 years focused on AI/ML solutions
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise application development technologies and frameworks
- 5+ years of experience with relational database technologies and data-driven application architectures
- Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, distributed systems, and modern AI deployment practices preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with demonstrated success influencing technical and business teams
- Advanced proficiency in modern programming languages, software design patterns, and architectural frameworks
- Strong understanding of data privacy, security, governance, and regulatory considerations related to AI and software systems
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; equivalent professional experience considered
- 7+ years of progressive experience in software architecture or related leadership roles
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