Principal AI/ML Architect

Role Overview Anaplan is looking for a Principal AI Architect based in San Francisco. This role sets the technical direction for AI initiatives and works closely with teams across the company to design and build advanced AI solutions. The Principal AI Architect plays a key part in shaping AI strategy and strengthening Anaplan's product capabilities through practical, business-focused applications of artificial intelligence.

Draup, a Series A-funded company in San Francisco, builds an intelligence platform that helps global enterprises make workforce and go-to-market decisions. The platform processes more than 1 billion job descriptions and 850 million professional profiles, drawing insights from over 100 labor databases. Draup supports over 250 enterprise clients, including five Fortune 10 companies. Role overview The Principal AI Architect joins a senior engineering group in Silicon Valley, focusing on advanced AI research and product development. This role shapes the technical direction for Draup’s next-generation AI systems and infrastructure. What you will do Set the architectural vision for advanced AI systems, including agent architectures, reasoning frameworks, and proprietary model development. Design and evaluate new AI capabilities such as predictive modeling, autonomous signal synthesis, and multi-modal intelligence to create valuable intellectual property. Build and maintain the technical foundation: data architecture, model serving, agent orchestration, and inference systems aligned with a long-term product roadmap. Analyze and incorporate emerging AI approaches, such as multi-agent reasoning and retrieval-augmented fine-tuning, ahead of broad industry adoption. Develop engineering standards, lead architecture reviews, and oversee documentation practices to safeguard intellectual property within the team.

Role overview The Principal Solutions Architect at Cloudflare, Inc. plays a key part in shaping both technical strategy and architecture. This hybrid position focuses on designing and implementing solutions that scale, with a strong emphasis on performance and security for clients. What you will do Collaborate with teams throughout Cloudflare to develop and refine technical solutions Lead architecture initiatives that advance Cloudflare’s mission to improve the Internet Use deep technical expertise to guide technology choices and improve user experiences Location This is a hybrid role, requiring some in-office work in addition to remote collaboration.

Join Fractional AI as an Associate Principal of AI TransformationAt Fractional AI, we specialize in creating tailored generative AI software solutions designed to revolutionize businesses. Our clients include private equity-backed companies and Fortune 500 enterprises across diverse industries.As AI continues to evolve, every C-suite executive is grappling with the challenge of translating theoretical AI into practical applications. Our elite engineering team excels at developing comprehensive AI solutions, while our top-tier business team offers expert AI advisory services. We are on a fast-paced growth trajectory, positioned at the cutting edge of applied AI, collaborating with some of the world's largest private equity firms.We seek intellectually curious, collaborative professionals eager to make an impact from day one.Role OverviewAs an Associate Principal, you will serve as the intellectual backbone of our AI due diligence practice. Your responsibilities will include assessing disruption risks and identifying value creation opportunities across various industries, conducting management interviews, and presenting your insights to our private equity clients. Each quarter, you'll gain insights into 4-5 companies, honing a unique pattern recognition that is unmatched in the market.This exposure will pave your way to becoming a Principal at Fractional AI, the go-to advisor for private equity firms seeking AI guidance for their portfolio companies. In addition to diligences, you will collaborate with our Principals on active deals, proposals, and fostering relationships within the private equity sector. Within 6-12 months, you will be expected to begin leading your own deal pursuits.Note that this position does not have sales quotas but is designed to evolve into one.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end diligence processes. You will be fully dedicated to each engagement while the Principal and AI Architect manage multiple deals. As the primary point of contact, you will maintain a sharp point of view, prepare the team for each interview, and ensure the Principal is thoroughly prepared for client meetings. Your role encompasses desk research, generating points of view, conducting interviews, and overseeing deliverables.Assist with live deals and account management. You will work closely with Principals on ongoing sales efforts, participating in discovery calls, shaping proposals, and managing existing customer relationships.Develop your network within private equity. This role provides a unique opportunity to connect with key players in the private equity industry, enhancing your professional footprint.

Zyphra is a cutting-edge artificial intelligence company located in the vibrant city of San Francisco, California, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI technology.The Role:As our Principal Solutions Architect, you will establish yourself as the foremost technical authority during all partner and customer interactions involving Zyphra’s extensive AI model portfolio and innovative AI agents. Your role will involve articulating the technical advantages and unique features of Zyphra’s offerings, guiding partners and customers from the initial assessment phase through a seamless integration process, and representing our research initiatives. This is not a mere support role; you will drive the entire technical go-to-market (GTM) strategy, crafting compelling narratives, nurturing strategic partnerships, and facilitating successful commercial outcomes.Moreover, you will play a pivotal role in providing valuable insights from partners and customers that will inform Zyphra’s research and product development roadmap. Ideal candidates will possess a research mindset, communicate with the clarity of an industry expert, and have the credibility to engage effectively with both technical and executive-level discussions.Your Responsibilities Include:Acting as the primary technical advisor to strategic partners and customers across Zyphra’s full AI model portfolio, which includes language, vision, audio, brain-computer interfaces, and agentic systems from the initial discovery phase through deployment and expansion.Crafting and delivering engaging technical narratives, demonstrations, and evaluation frameworks that highlight the distinctions of each Zyphra model to diverse audiences, including research teams, engineers, executives, and business decision-makers.Leading technical discovery discussions with partners and customers to thoroughly understand their needs, use cases, and integration prerequisites, and converting those insights into actionable plans.Spearheading the development of strategic partnerships and customer conversion, managing the technical relationship throughout the entire commercial lifecycle.Aggregating partner and customer insights into emerging use cases, identifying unmet needs, deployment trends, and competitive signals, and delivering constructive feedback that directly impacts Zyphra’s research and product focus.Creating and maintaining a repository of reusable technical resources, including model evaluation frameworks, fine-tuning guides, deployment architectures, API integration playbooks, and use-case demonstrations to expedite the adoption of Zyphra’s models by partners and customers.Representing Zyphra at industry conferences, technical workshops, academic forums, and partner events to enhance our credibility and thought leadership in the AI sector.

Empowering Trust through InnovationAt OneTrust, we are committed to fostering innovation through the ethical utilization of data and artificial intelligence. We believe that trust in data should enhance, not hinder, productivity. This vision led to the inception of the first technology platform dedicated to responsible data usage in 2016. As AI continues to revolutionize the data landscape, OneTrust is at the forefront, redefining the standards of responsible innovation. Our AI-Ready Governance Platform™ integrates regulatory intelligence, automation, and cohesive governance workflows, empowering businesses to harness the potential of AI while ensuring robust governance to mitigate data misuse on a large scale. Trusted by thousands globally, OneTrust is shaping a future where reliable data is a transformative asset for both business and society.Your ChallengeWe are in search of a Principal Domain Architect to articulate and propel the technical vision for AI-native and agentic systems within our platform. This pivotal role merges profound system architecture expertise with AI-driven innovation and strategic technology leadership to develop scalable, robust, and enterprise-level solutions. The Principal Architect will collaborate closely with Product, AI Platform teams, the Architecture Guild, and engineering leadership to steer the design of intricate distributed systems, impact the product roadmap, and champion the adoption of contemporary AI-native architectures throughout the organization. This leader will also identify emerging engineering advancements, translating them into strategic business opportunities while enhancing engineering efficiency and technical excellence across our product suite.Your MissionDefine and deliver architecture for AI-native agentic systems, enabling scalable and enterprise-grade multi-agent solutions.Create and assess failure mode scenarios for agentic workflows and integrate architectural safeguards to ensure resilience and reliability.Provide deep expertise in LLM architectures, prompt engineering, RAG approaches, model selection, model training, LoRA knowledge, cost optimization, performance, security, and quality considerations.Drive technology transformation initiatives that align with business objectives and foster innovation.

About Liquid AIFounded as a spinoff of MIT CSAIL, Liquid AI specializes in developing versatile AI systems designed for optimized performance across various deployment platforms, from data center accelerators to on-device hardware. Our commitment to low latency, minimal memory consumption, privacy, and reliability sets us apart. We collaborate with enterprises in sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive, life sciences, and financial services. As we experience rapid growth, we seek remarkable talent to join our journey.The OpportunityAs we establish our solutions architecture function from the ground up, you will play a pivotal role as one of our inaugural Solutions Architects. Collaborating closely with the Head of Solutions Architecture and the go-to-market organization, you will manage customer engagements from inception to completion.Our models are specifically engineered for environments constrained by memory, latency, and power, encompassing edge devices, mobile applications, embedded systems, and on-premises infrastructure where traditional models cannot operate. You will engage with this boundary daily.Our clientele ranges from AI-native startups to established enterprises venturing into AI for the first time. Your mission is to bridge the gap between our models' capabilities and customers' expectations, delivering on that promise from technical validation through to go-live.

Join our dynamic team at Sonsoft Inc. as a Principal Consultant - Network Architect. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to design and implement robust network architectures that meet the evolving needs of our clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance network performance and security.

Role overview The Principal Architect - Citywide Initiatives will guide major projects for the City and County of San Francisco. This role centers on designing solutions that support the city’s infrastructure and community planning needs. The position plays a key part in shaping how San Francisco grows and serves its residents. Key responsibilities Lead architectural projects that influence the city’s urban landscape Coordinate with departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment with city goals Promote and apply sustainable design practices in all projects Support planning efforts that aim to improve quality of life for residents Collaboration Frequent collaboration with city agencies, community groups, and other partners is essential. The Principal Architect works to ensure projects reflect San Francisco’s broader vision and priorities.

Join Airwallex as a Principal ArchitectAt Airwallex, we're redefining global payments and financial solutions. Our innovative platform empowers over 200,000 businesses worldwide, including notable names like Brex, Qantas, and SHEIN. We are at the forefront of transforming how businesses manage their financial operations on a global scale.Founded in Melbourne, our diverse team of over 2,000 experts across 26 offices is committed to building the financial platform of the future. With a valuation of $8 billion and backing from prestigious investors such as T. Rowe Price and Visa, we are looking for ambitious individuals ready to make a significant impact.Your RoleThe Knowledge Platform team is integral to our data and AI strategy. As a Principal Architect, you will lead the development of the foundational infrastructure that enables our organization to harness data, AI, and machine learning effectively. You will design platforms that oversee the entire data and AI/ML lifecycle, ensuring safety and governance while simplifying user interfaces.What We ValueWe seek builders with a founder-like spirit who thrive in fast-paced environments. Your expertise and innovative thinking will drive our mission forward. If you are curious, collaborative, and passionate about leveraging AI to solve complex problems, we want to hear from you.

Join nexxa as a Senior AI Architect, where you'll lead groundbreaking projects and drive innovation in the realm of artificial intelligence. Your expertise will guide our engineering teams in creating scalable AI solutions, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into AI strategies, and influence the future of technology at nexxa.

Empower Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity is crucial for harnessing the full potential of AI. At Okta, we secure AI by constructing a trusted, neutral infrastructure that allows organizations to confidently navigate this new era. This mission requires an unwavering commitment to tackling complex challenges with significant real-world implications. We seek innovators and leaders who act swiftly and with precision to deliver exceptional results.This is a chance to engage in career-defining work. If you share our dedication to this mission, we want to hear from you.The Identity TeamThe Identity team’s objective is to reinforce Okta’s standing as the leading Identity-as-a-Service provider by identifying and mitigating risks to our employees, products, and, most importantly, our customers. As cloud application adoption accelerates, businesses face challenges in accurately assessing risks and responding at the speed required. The AI Identity Architect OpportunityReporting to the VP of Identity & Access Management, you will be an AI Identity Trailblazer, not merely an IAM specialist. Your extensive experience in securing autonomous agents at scale will be your key asset. You’ve witnessed the shortcomings of traditional OAuth flows under agentic demands, grappled with the challenges of "Secret Zero" in a LangChain loop, and identified the gaps in current industry tools. At Okta, your role will extend beyond implementing security; you will leverage your proven expertise to influence the product features necessary to safeguard the next generation of identities.The mission of the AI Identity Architect is to spearhead Okta’s enterprise identity strategy for autonomous AI agents. As Customer Zero, you will implement Okta on Okta—validating identity patterns at a production scale, providing direct input into product roadmaps, and collaborating with business units to enhance internal agentic systems. What You’ll Be Doing Product Vision & Architecture (The "Ratified R0")Drive the Roadmap: Serve as a primary stakeholder for Okta’s product teams. Translate your real-world experience in securing agents into prioritized feature requests and product requirements.Target State: Establish a multi-year roadmap for Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and AI Agents in alignment with Zero Trust (NIST 800-207) and Okta’s Secure Identity Commitment.Posture First: Employ ISPM (Identity Security Posture Management) to identify unmanaged AI agents and eliminate "Identity Debt".

About Vapi:At Vapi, we are pioneering the transition to voice as the primary interface for human interaction with technology.Our platform stands out as the most customizable solution for deploying intelligent voice agents.In just two years, we have attracted over 600,000 developers, welcoming more than 2,000 new members daily.Experience Vapi's capabilities firsthand!Role Overview:As our enterprise clients implement more sophisticated voice AI solutions, we are seeking a Senior Technical Advisor to provide the expert architectural guidance necessary for successful deployments.This position is critical for driving expansion revenue and ensuring high-quality deployments, ultimately leading to enhanced customer satisfaction and success.Responsibilities:First 30 Days:Gain an in-depth understanding of Vapi’s platform architecture, APIs, and common enterprise application scenarios.Observe customer architecture meetings and analyze current deployment strategies.Collaborate with Deployment Strategists and FDEs to familiarize yourself with existing scoping workflows and documentation practices.Start participating in architecture reviews for ongoing enterprise projects.Next 60 Days:Lead technical scoping for new use cases, including the development of new agents, workflows, and integrations.Create clear architectural diagrams and scoping documents to assist FDE teams in execution.Conduct comprehensive architecture reviews to identify optimization possibilities and scalability challenges.Work closely with SEs during complex sales processes to assess feasibility and facilitate seamless post-sale transitions.After 90 Days:Take full ownership of solution design for high-value enterprise clients.Drive expansion revenue by uncovering architectural opportunities that align with commercial objectives.Develop and share reusable architectural reference designs for future projects.

Join Intercom as a Senior AI Deployment Architect, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing AI solutions that revolutionize customer communication. You will work alongside a talented team of engineers and data scientists to build state-of-the-art AI models and systems. Your expertise will be essential in deploying scalable AI applications that enhance user experiences across various platforms.

Join Distyl AI as a Forward Deployed AI ArchitectDistyl AI specializes in creating production-grade AI systems that streamline core operational workflows for Fortune 500 companies. Through our strategic alliance with OpenAI, cutting-edge software accelerators, and extensive enterprise AI knowledge, we deliver effective AI solutions with a rapid time-to-value—often within a quarter.We have empowered Fortune 500 clients from various sectors, including insurance, consumer packaged goods, and non-profits. When you join our team, you'll assist companies in recognizing, developing, and achieving value from their Generative AI investments, frequently for the first time. Our approach is customer-focused, ensuring we work backward from the customer's challenges while being accountable for generating financial impact and enhancing the experiences of end-users.Led by a team of accomplished leaders from prestigious companies like Palantir and Apple, Distyl is supported by notable investors including Lightspeed, Khosla, Coatue, Dell Technologies Capital, Nat Friedman (Former CEO of GitHub), and Brad Gerstner (Founder and CEO of Altimeter), alongside board members from over a dozen Fortune 500 firms.Your RoleAs a Forward Deployed AI Architect, you will play a crucial role in constructing AI systems within the most intricate enterprise environments globally. This position demands professionals who can fully oversee how intelligent systems are designed, integrated, secured, and managed in production, while being actively involved in the technical processes.Key Attributes: Our ideal candidates are seasoned builders with the expertise to create and refine end-to-end AI systems across complex enterprise architectures. They serve as trusted technical partners to client engineering teams, security divisions, and operations, making informed architectural decisions that weigh capability against risk and operational practicality. Their authority is built on performance rather than title.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the technical framework of AI systems deployed in client settings.Define the integration of models, agents, data pipelines, APIs, and orchestration layers, ensuring effective operation within existing enterprise infrastructures while maintaining safety and reliability at scale. Focus on architectural patterns that ensure consistency, safety, and long-term adaptability across deployments.Engage actively throughout the project lifecycle, from building reference implementations to evaluating and evolving systems.

Welcome to Demandbase:At Demandbase, we are pioneering the only pipeline AI platform designed to empower go-to-market (GTM) teams in automating growth at scale. Our platform offers a holistic view of data, insights, actions, and outcomes, allowing B2B enterprises to effectively align and implement their account-based GTM strategies with confidence. Trusted by thousands of businesses, we help maximize revenue, reduce waste, and streamline data and technology stacks—all within a single platform.Our commitment extends beyond technology; we invest deeply in our teams, culture, and the communities we serve. Recognized continually as one of the Best Places to Work in the San Francisco Bay Area by Fortune and as one of the 60 Best Companies to Sell For by Selling Power, our offices are strategically located in San Francisco, New York, Austin, Seattle, India, and the United Kingdom.Role OverviewAs a Principal AI Software Engineer, you will spearhead the design and implementation of AI-native platforms that will transform how Demandbase develops and scales intelligent systems. Acting as a technical beacon, you will lead the evolution from traditional SaaS architectures to autonomous, agent-driven systems powered by generative AI.This is a senior-level individual contributor position with significant influence across the enterprise. You will establish architectural directions, collaborate closely with Product and Engineering leadership, and ensure our infrastructure and platforms are equipped to support large language models (LLMs), agentic workflows, and real-time AI-driven capabilities at scale.The base compensation for this position is applicable to candidates based in San Francisco, CA. For candidates located elsewhere, the base compensation will align with the primary work location, as our compensation ranges are location-specific. Actual compensation packages will reflect a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years of experience, and depth of expertise.

Our Mission & Values:At Drata, our mission is to empower businesses to gain and maintain the trust of their users, clients, partners, and potential customers. We provide the proof that demonstrates great companies are worthy of the trust they strive to cultivate.Our core values guide us in everything we do. Built on Trust signifies that consistency is paramount. Act with Integrity means always choosing the right path. Customer-Obsessed reminds us to prioritize the needs of those we serve. Competitive Fire encourages us to surpass our limits. Diversity fosters unique viewpoints that drive innovative solutions. Automation First ensures we emphasize efficiency to save time and resources.Our Culture & Work Style At Drata, we are not merely developing software; we are cultivating a mindset. Our approach is characterized by:Be a Driver (Owner-Operator Mentality): Take ownership of your tasks. Strive for continuous improvement. Achieve results.Move at Drata Speed (Precision & Velocity): Make rapid decisions. Learn swiftly. Create immediate impacts.Stay Mission-Driven (Customer-Obsessed): Question norms. Provide genuine value. Maintain a hunger for progress.We complement our dynamic culture with a considerate hybrid model because we value both flexibility and collaboration. In the Bay Area, we gather in-office from Tuesday to Thursday for high-impact collaboration days where teams synchronize, strategize, and innovate. Mondays and Fridays are flexible, allowing for focused work, balance, and autonomy.If you thrive in an empowering environment, energized by working alongside intelligent, mission-driven individuals, you will find a home here.Why Join The Drata Team?The best way to experience the Driver’s Mindset is to see it in action. We are an award-winning, mission-driven team of over 600 individuals globally, united by a culture that prioritizes trust, speed, and perpetual growth.See the Speed: Watch our CEO, Adam Markowitz, shed light on our hyper-growth trajectory, achieving $0 to $100M ARR in just four years.Hear the Voice of the Team: Visit our "Life at Drata" page for employee testimonials highlighting our collaborative environment and available growth opportunities.

Join our innovative team at Zip as an AI Architect in Finance. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in artificial intelligence to develop and implement cutting-edge financial solutions. Your work will directly impact our strategy and drive efficiencies across the organization.As an AI Architect, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable AI models and frameworks that enhance our financial products. You will be instrumental in harnessing the power of data to optimize decision-making processes, improve customer experiences, and drive revenue growth.

Join Hilbert, a pioneering growth engine driven by data science, offering B2C teams unparalleled insights into user behavior and revenue optimization for sustainable growth. Designed for maximum agency, Hilbert transforms lengthy decision-making processes into minutes.From Fortune 10 companies to iconic brands like FreshDirect, Blank Street, and Levain Bakery, industry leaders leverage Hilbert for growth. We are also collaborating with top AI innovators to enhance our platform.At the heart of our operation is a select group of growth operators who influence the evolution of Hilbert's intelligence layer, driving customer success and market strategies.THE ROLEAs an AI Growth Architect, you will act as a founding operator within a dynamic product and commercial setting. Your role involves tackling real-world growth challenges: you will be the most discerning internal user, identifying product inconsistencies, questioning outputs, and providing structured feedback to refine our intelligence layer.Core ResponsibilitiesAddress live growth challenges using Hilbert, pinpoint areas for improvement, and collaborate with product and tech teams to translate insights into actionable input for the intelligence layer.Convert your B2C growth expertise into the frameworks and signals that enhance product performance in detection, reasoning, and action.Collaborate with Account Executives to develop actionable growth strategies for key accounts, including cohort analysis, LTV interventions, and channel reallocations.Track and take ownership of customer growth outcomes facilitated by Hilbert.Act as Hilbert's voice in critical go-to-market discussions, articulating real B2C growth needs effectively.WHO THRIVES IN THIS ROLEIdeal candidates have successfully navigated significant growth challenges and achieved impactful outcomes. Whether you’ve built a function from scratch or revitalized a business at a pivotal moment, your ability to drive meaningful change is crucial. What matters is the tangible impact of your decisions.You have successfully managed a growth outcome with significant risk, demonstrating accountability even in the absence of established frameworks.