Principal Ai Systems Architect - Director

Deutsche Bank

Cary, NC, US
Base: $170,000 to $225,000; bonus/equity: not spec...
Hybrid
Rag architecture and llm system design
Vector db and graph db expertise
Google adk/vertex ai experience
As a Principal AI Systems Architect, you will be a pivotal leader in shaping the future of our AI platforms by driving architectural integrity and long-term technical roadmaps

Job Summary

  • As a Principal AI Systems Architect, you will be a pivotal leader in shaping the future of our AI platforms by driving architectural integrity and long-term technical roadmaps.
  • Deutsche Bank offers a diverse and inclusive environment with hybrid work flexibility, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits including health, wellbeing, and family support.
  • The role demands deep AI/ML/LLM expertise combined with strong engineering and systems design capabilities to deliver impactful product features and robust MLOps practices.

Matching Summary

As a Principal AI Systems Architect, you will be a pivotal leader in shaping the future of our AI platforms by driving architectural integrity and long-term technical roadmaps.

Salary

Base: $170,000 to $225,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, wellbeing, retirement plans, parental leave, family building benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • RAG architecture and LLM system design
  • Vector DB and Graph DB expertise
  • Google ADK/Vertex AI experience
  • Retrieval optimization and embeddings pipelines
  • AI Gateway and orchestration frameworks
  • Cost-aware AI architecture
  • ML Ops and product delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of compiler theory and AST
  • Experience with multimodal system design
  • Contributions to foundational AI libraries
  • Hybrid working model flexibility
  • Inclusive and collaborative culture

Key Requirements

  • Very deep AI/ML/LLM domain expertise
  • Proven product and feature delivery experience
  • Experience with Vector DB, Graph DB, and RDBMS
  • Knowledge of Google ADK/Vertex AI
  • Ability to work in Cary office under hybrid model
  • Demonstrated achievements in AI open-source projects

Work Rights

Must work in Cary office under hybrid model

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