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Korn Ferry Executive Search

Principal AI Architect

MN · Remote

Principal AI Architect Compensation Range: $200,000-220,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Remote, USA Type: Full-time Industry: Payments Technology / B2B About the Company Our client is building a ...

Hop

Principal AI Architect

San Francisco, CA · On-site

They are seeking a Principal AI Architect to define the architectural vision for next-generation AI systems and evaluate breakthrough AI capabilities. Responsibilities : • Define and own the ...

Infoblox, Inc.

Principal AI Architect

Tacoma, WA · On-site

Principal AI Architect We have an opportunity for a Principal AI Architect to join our Product organization in United States, reporting to the Vice President - Products. In this pivotal role, you ...

First Citizens Bank

Principal AI Architect

Raleigh, NC · On-site

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Principal AI Architect to lead the enterprise-wide AI, GenAI, and MLOps architecture. This role involves defining reference architectures and ensuring the adoption of ...

First Citizens Bank

Principal AI Architect

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$160K - $240K/yr

Overview The Principal AI Architect is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining and governing enterprise-wide AI, GenAI, and MLOps architecture. This role sets the long-term vision ...

First Citizens Bank

Principal Data Architect

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$160K - $240K/yr

Overview The Principal AI Architect is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining and governing enterprise-wide AI, GenAI, and MLOps architecture. This role sets the long-term vision ...

First Citizens Bank

Principal Data Architect

Raleigh, NC

$160K - $240K/yr

Overview The Principal AI Architect is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining and governing enterprise-wide AI, GenAI, and MLOps architecture. This role sets the long-term vision ...

paradigm

Principal AI Architect - Remote

Lombard, IL · Remote

The Principal AI Architect role provides enterprise leadership for the design and delivery of end-to-end AI, Generative AI, and agentic AI solutions, while also contributing hands-on technical ...

paradigm

Principal AI Architect - Remote

Lombard, IL · Remote

The Principal AI Architect role provides enterprise leadership for the design and delivery of end-to-end AI, Generative AI, and agentic AI solutions, while also contributing hands-on technical ...

First Citizens

Principal AI Architect

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$160 - $240/hr

Overview The Principal AI Architect is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining and governing enterprise-wide AI, GenAI, and MLOps architecture. This role sets the long‑term ...

Paradigm

Principal AI Architect - Remote

Lombard, IL · On-site +1

$125K - $170K/yr

The Principal AI Architect role provides enterprise leadership for the design and delivery of end-to-end AI, Generative AI, and agentic AI solutions, while also contributing hands-on technical ...

Cognizant

Principal AI Architect

Rockville, MD · On-site

$108 - $180/hr

Principal AI Architect About the Role As an AI Architect , you will make an impact by designing and delivering enterprise-scale agentic AI solutions powered by foundation models such as OpenAI ...

LPL Financial

Principal AI Architect

Fort Mill, SC · On-site

Job Overview The Principal Architect, AI is responsible for designing, building, and governing LPL's centralized AI Hub platform, enabling business domains to securely develop, deploy, and operate AI ...

Infoblox

Principal AI Architect (Tacoma)

Tacoma, WA · On-site

Principal AI Architect We have an opportunity for a Principal AI Architect to join our Product organization in the United States, reporting to the Vice President - Products. In this role, you will ...

LPL Financial LLC

Principal AI Architect

Fort Mill, SC · On-site

$156 - $260/hr

Job Overview The Principal Architect, AI is responsible for designing, building, and governing LPL's centralized AI Hub platform, enabling business domains to securely develop, deploy, and operate AI ...

Hop

Principal AI Architect

San Francisco, CA

PhD or equivalent research depth preferred. 5+ years in AI/ML engineering with at least 2 years in a principal engineer or lead architect role. Demonstrated history of building original AI systems ...

LPL Financial LLC

NY · On-site

$156 - $260/hr

Job Overview The Principal Architect, AI is responsible for designing, building, and governing LPL's centralized AI Hub platform, enabling business domains to securely develop, deploy, and operate AI ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal ai architect in the United States is $171,382.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $145,000.00 and $194,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Principal Ai Architect vs Data Scientist?

AspectPrincipal Ai ArchitectData Scientist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in AI, Computer Science, or related fields; certifications in AI/MLDegree in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields; certifications in data analysis or ML
Work EnvironmentDesigning AI architectures, leading AI projects, collaborating with engineering teamsAnalyzing data, building models, interpreting data insights
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, AI-focused organizations, large enterprisesResearch institutions, tech companies, finance, healthcare

The Principal Ai Architect focuses on designing and leading AI system architecture, requiring deep technical expertise and strategic oversight. In contrast, Data Scientists primarily analyze data and develop models to extract insights. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions within AI and data projects.

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Principal AI Architect

Korn Ferry Executive Search

MN • Remote

Full-time

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Job description

** Please note: applicants must hold U.S. Citizenship/Green Card to be considered for this role **

Role: Principal AI Architect
Compensation Range: $200,000-220,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Remote, USA
Type: Full-time
Industry: Payments Technology / B2B

About the Company
Our client is building a next-generation enterprise software platform designed to support complex workflows, data management, and transaction processing at scale.

They are seeking a Principal AI Architect with deep hands-on software engineering experience and a strong track record of applying modern AI/ML and agent-based techniques within production systems.

This is an individual contributor-first role focused on building and deploying real systems. Success will be measured by delivering high-quality, production-ready software not strategy alone.

You will partner closely with senior leadership and engineering teams to shape the technical foundation of a growing platform, with a path toward broader technology leadership over time.

Key Responsibilities
Design & Build Core Systems
Architect, develop, and deploy scalable, production-grade systems
Apply AI/ML and agent-based approaches where they drive meaningful impact
Own end-to-end technical delivery (design deployment operation)

Drive Architecture & Engineering Standards
Partner with engineering teams to define application and platform architecture
Establish scalable design patterns and best practices
Ensure long-term maintainability and system performance

Enterprise Readiness & Reliability
Design systems with strong focus on security, scalability, and resilience
Ensure systems are observable, cost-efficient, and production-ready
Collaborate cross-functionally to meet enterprise-grade expectations

Operationalize AI in Real Workflows
Integrate AI capabilities into business processes and software systems
Define guardrails, failure modes, and decision frameworks
Continuously optimize performance, cost, and reliability

Technical Leadership
Act as a senior technical advisor to leadership
Communicate architectural decisions and tradeoffs to diverse stakeholders
Help lay the groundwork for future technical strategy and team growth

What We're Looking For:
Core Engineering Experience
10+ years of hands-on software development experience
Deep expertise in system design, data modeling, and distributed systems
Strong experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases

Architecture & Modern Development
Extensive experience designing large-scale, business-critical platforms
Strong familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS or similar)
Experience with modern development practices and tooling
Exposure to front-end frameworks, scripting, and automation

AI & Applied Innovation
Experience deploying AI/ML or LLM-based solutions in production
Familiarity with emerging agent-based architectures and tooling
Pragmatic mindset applies AI where it adds real value

Collaboration & Leadership
Experience working with senior business and technical stakeholders
Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence decisions

Why This Role?:
Opportunity to build a core enterprise platform from the ground up
Apply modern AI in practical, production-driven ways
Operate with high ownership and autonomy
Make foundational technical decisions that shape long-term growth


Job Title: Principal AI Architect
Location: Remote, USA
Job ID #: 510800792

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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.

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