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LPL Financial

Principal AI Architect

Fort Mill, SC · On-site

Architect and lead LPL's Enterprise AI Hub Platform, providing centralized AI capabilities across ... Define standards for agent onboarding, agent communication, AI interoperability, and model ...

LPL Financial

Principal AI Architect

Austin, TX · On-site

Architect and lead LPL's Enterprise AI Hub Platform, providing centralized AI capabilities across ... Define standards for agent onboarding, agent communication, AI interoperability, and model ...

Terumo Corporation

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Somerset, NJ · On-site

$67.25 - $86.75/hr

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Quantum Sky

Platform Architect

$150K - $162K/yr

You will define platform standards, architect Azure and Kubernetes-based services, and establish reusable platform capabilities that enable multiple software teams to securely build, deploy, and ...

Quantum Sky

Platform Architect

$150K - $162K/yr

You will define platform standards, architect Azure and Kubernetes-based services, and establish reusable platform capabilities that enable multiple software teams to securely build, deploy, and ...

Quantum Sky

Platform Architect

$150K - $162K/yr

You will define platform standards, architect Azure and Kubernetes-based services, and establish reusable platform capabilities that enable multiple software teams to securely build, deploy, and ...

Terumo Corporation

Cloud Data Architect

Somerset, NJ · On-site

$67.25 - $86.75/hr

Set architectural standards and drive delivery end-to-end-from design through production-through reviews, documentation, and informed technical decision-making. Lead Analytics Modernization and ...

IT

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Somerset, NJ · On-site

$67.25 - $86.75/hr

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Ziply Fiber

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Define reusable cloud patterns, reference architectures, and platform standards * Architect solutions aligned with Well-Architected Framework principles (Azure CAF) , performance, cost optimization ...

Code Plus Inc

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Huntsville, AL · On-site

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Define reusable cloud patterns, reference architectures, and platform standards * Architect solutions aligned with Well-Architected Framework principles (Azure CAF) , performance, cost optimization ...

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Lead Data Architect (P4)

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Define and own the enterprise data architecture strategy, standards, and patterns across Wealth Management initiatives. * Lead the design and implementation of Azure-based Lakehouse architecture ...

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Principal AI Architect

Fort Mill, SC • On-site

LPL Financial
Finance and Insurance • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you'll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.
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-powered applications using a shared enterprise AI foundation.
This role defines the end-to-end enterprise AI platform architecture, including model access, agent orchestration, prompt and tool governance, data access, AI security, observability, compliance, and platform services. The architect partners with Enterprise Architecture, AI Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, Data, and Product teams to accelerate responsible, scalable, and compliant AI adoption across the organization.
Responsibilities
  • Architect and lead LPL's Enterprise AI Hub Platform, providing centralized AI capabilities across business domains.
  • Establish a shared AI platform for model access, agent orchestration, prompt management, tool integration, governance, and observability.
  • Define reference architectures for Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG, MCP, and Multi-Agent solutions.
  • Design and govern core platform services including:
    • Model, Agent, Prompt, and Tool Registries
    • LLM Gateway and AI Access Layer
    • MCP and A2A Gateways
    • Audit, Monitoring, and Compliance Services
  • Design and govern the Data Access Layer for the AI platform, including secure and scalable access to structured and unstructured data sources, data abstraction and query interfaces, connection to vector databases and knowledge stores, data lineage, and enforcement of data governance, privacy, and permissioning policies across AI workloads.
  • Lead experimentation and proof-of-concept (POC) efforts to evaluate emerging AI models, frameworks, and architectural patterns; run technical spikes to validate feasibility, performance, and scalability; and translate successful POCs into production-ready platform capabilities.
  • Lead implementation of AI Platform Engineering, MLOps, and LLMOps capabilities, including onboarding, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
  • Define standards for agent onboarding, agent communication, AI interoperability, and model governance.
  • Embed security-by-design principles including identity propagation, RBAC, PII protection, AI guardrails, content safety, and auditability.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security, risk, regulatory, and responsible AI standards.
  • Architect and govern AI observability, usage analytics, lineage, cost management, and compliance reporting.
  • Evaluate and recommend enterprise technologies for foundation models, AI gateways, agent frameworks, MCP, vector databases, and AI governance platforms.
  • Drive the transition from siloed AI solutions to a scalable, governed enterprise AI ecosystem.
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Engineering, Security, Data, and Product teams to align AI strategy with business objectives.
  • Influence AI platform roadmaps, technology investments, governance frameworks, and long-term AI strategy.
  • Mentor architects, engineers, and AI teams on enterprise AI architecture and platform best practices.

What Are We Looking For?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver enterprise-scale AI capabilities while balancing innovation, governance, security, and operational excellence. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are business-focused and technology-driven, and can execute in a way that promotes innovation, standardization, and responsible AI adoption.
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Software Engineering, Platform Architecture, or Distributed Systems.
  • 3+ years of experience designing and implementing AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or Agentic AI platforms.
  • 3+ years experience architecting and implementing AI/ML systems and data access layers - not limited to high-level design - including direct experience building or configuring platform services, integrations, and POCs.
  • 5+ years experience and deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, platform engineering, and scalable distributed applications.

Core Competencies
  • Ability to solve complex enterprise-scale business and technology challenges.
  • Deep expertise in AI platform architecture, data access architecture, cloud architecture, and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to balance immediate delivery needs and long-term platform vision.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of influencing technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, collaboration, and architecture governance capabilities.
  • Passion for advancing scalable, secure, compliant, and enterprise-grade AI adoption across the organization.

Preferences
  • Strong expertise with AWS cloud services, Kubernetes/EKS, API Gateway, Bedrock, DynamoDB, security frameworks, and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Experience designing and implementing data access layers, data abstraction patterns, and secure data integration for AI/ML workloads.
  • Experience implementing AI governance, security, compliance, observability, and responsible AI controls.
  • Strong knowledge of Generative AI, Agentic AI, MCP (Model Context Protocol), A2A (Agent-to-Agent), RAG, Vector Databases, and AI orchestration frameworks.
  • Experience with MLOps, LLMOps, model registries, prompt management, deployment automation, model lifecycle management, and AI monitoring platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience leading experimentation and proof-of-concept initiatives, evaluating new AI technologies, and driving them to production.
  • Proficiency in Python, Java, APIs, containers, Infrastructure-as-Code, and modern DevSecOps practices.
  • Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders, drive strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and lead cross-functional architecture programs.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.

Pay Range:
$155,942.00 - $259,869.00
Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play - such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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