Principal Architect

Scaleai

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $257,000—$321,000 usd; bonus/equity: equity ...
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Llms and ai agents
Large-scale distributed systems
Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure
** Scale AI is looking for a Principal Architect to lead the design and development of AI products in a collaborative, high-visibility environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in AI technologies, and will be responsible for team leadership, strategic planning, and executive engagement. **

Job Summary

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team of 50+, fostering a culture of technical excellence and ownership.
  • Guide your team through complex challenges involving LLMs, AI agents, and large-scale distributed systems.
  • Represent Scale AI in high-stakes negotiations and strategic discussions with senior external partners, demonstrating strong technical competence and credibility.

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** Scale AI is looking for a Principal Architect to lead the design and development of AI products in a collaborative, high-visibility environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in AI technologies, and will be responsible for team leadership, strategic planning, and executive engagement. **

Salary

Base: $257,000—$321,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity compensation subject to Board of Director approval; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, learning and development stipend, generous PTO, commuter stipend.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • LLMs and AI agents
  • large-scale distributed systems
  • Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure
  • executive level engagement

Nice-to-have

  • culture of speed and unity
  • lead through uncertainty
  • adaptability and resilience

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years software engineering
  • 5+ years technical leadership
  • Proficient in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Experience with executive engagement

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