Architect end-to-end AI solutions for clients in your vertical — from discovery and requirements through system design, technology selection, and delivery oversight
Provide hands-on architectural guidance across AI/ML pipelines, agentic systems, LLM deployments, and cloud infrastructure
Serve as the trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders within your vertical — leading AI strategy workshops, technology assessments, and roadmap sessions
Build and maintain deep, trust-based relationships with client technical leaders and executives
Conduct AI readiness assessments, technology due diligence, and build business cases that connect AI investments to measurable ROI
Identify the highest-value AI use cases for your industry and codify them into repeatable engagement frameworks

10–15+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, cloud architecture, AI/ML, and technology consulting
Deep, current technical credibility in AI/ML, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), modern data infrastructure (Databricks, Snowflake, dbt)
Genuine expertise in a specific industry vertical (e.g., financial services, healthcare, private equity, retail, media, energy)
Proven track record of leading complex AI and data transformation engagements for enterprise clients, PE portfolio companies, or Fortune 500 organizations
Strong communicator who translates complex technical concepts into business impact language
Self-directed and entrepreneurial — you thrive in environments where you have to figure things out, not wait to be told
Ambition to grow into practice leadership over time

Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives, commensurate with experience and market benchmarks for principal-level AI consulting
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) matching
Unlimited PTO, paid parental and bereavement leave
New York office-based (hybrid) with flexibility for remote work and client travel
Executive coaching, conference speaking, thought leadership platform, increasing leadership scope
All conference, travel, accommodation, and per diem costs covered

Principal AI Solutions Architect

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