Principal Architect - AI; Data Architect background

Principal Architect - AI

Redtech is helping our client with a Direct Hire search for a Principal Architect - AI

Location:

Issaquah (Seattle), WA - selected candidate must live within 50 miles of their selected work location. (Relocation assistance available for eligible new hires located over 50 miles from the Hub location of hire and they move to within 50 miles of the hub location) Relocation assistance available for eligible hires Schedule – 100% onsite 5 days/week. They don't have an official "on call" structure but they can set expectations during interviews.

As with all leadership level technical roles, it may require to be available 7 days a week at times which also can be discussed in detail during interviews. Background check & Drug Test - requires successful completion. Eligibility – Authorized to work in the US, some types of sponsor ships are offered including H1B transfers Compensation
- Target Pay Range: $185,000- $250,000/year DOE (top of the range only considered for exceptional experience) Role is eligible for bonus and RSU's Benefits offering – based on eligibility: CLEINT offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits — medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, commuter benefits, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan, financial wellness program, to eligible employees.

Most important skills required AI specific experience is 3+ years hands on AI experience implementing production scale AI solutions is a must (the past hands on experience is to be able to advise business areas, will not be building code) Executive communication and stakeholder management skills 5+ years Architecture background is a must 3+ years of machine learning experience is a must (the past hands on experience is to be able to advise business areas, will not be building code)

Our CLIENT is hiring a Principal AI Architect to drive enterprise-scale AI transformation. Need someone who brings:
Strategic Vision
- Shape our AI roadmap and architect solutions that deliver measurable business impact. Deep Technical Expertise
- Design and implement advanced AI systems, from agentic workflows to production-grade ML platforms. Hands-On Leadership
- Build and mentor high-performing teams while staying technically engaged with complex implementations. Business Impact
- Translate cutting-edge AI capabilities into tangible outcomes that transform how we operate.

CLIENT's Enterprise Architecture team propels our business by blueprinting an innovative, scalable, and secure architecture that serves our members globally with years to come. Enterprise Architects work with leadership, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to build a holistic view of the organization's value streams, goals, strategies, capabilities, processes, information, and information technology assets. The role of the enterprise architect is to ensure that the business and IT are in alignment.

The enterprise architect links the business mission, strategy, capabilities and processes of an organization to its IT strategy, documents this using multiple architectural models or views that show how the current and future needs of an organization will be met in an efficient, sustainable, agile, and adaptable manner, and fosters the changes needed to achieve.

Exceptional executive presence is crucial to succeed in this role. You will facilitate complex discussions, influence peers and stakeholders, and serve as a thought leader to inspire change. As a key figure in evolving the Enterprise Architecture practice, you will uphold consistent quality across methodology and deliverables while addressing today's digital challenges with technical expertise, leadership, and strategic foresight. Your responsibilities include guiding installations, testing, and service transitions while identifying and leveraging technological innovations.

You will engage with businesses to drive the adoption of cutting-edge solutions and oversee incident, change, release,…