Senior/Principal Solutions Architect

Summary

Join OpenTeams, a leader in AI innovation, as a Senior/Principal Solutions Architect. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leading the design and implementation of complex, large-scale open-source AI solutions. Leverage your expertise in AI/ML, data science, and open-source technologies to translate business needs into technical architectures and guide development teams. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption and contribute to the open-source community. OpenTeams offers two openings: one remote position based in Colorado Springs, CO, and another fully remote position open to North American candidates. The role involves solution leadership, client engagement, technical advisory, architecture definition, pre-sales support, thought leadership, community engagement, and risk management. This is a chance to make a significant impact in the field of AI.

Requirements

• Deep practical experience with a wide range of open-source AI frameworks, libraries, and tools with an emphasis on AI/ML
• Strong background in software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Proficiency in Python is essential
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to analyze complex technical problems, propose innovative solutions, and drive them to successful implementation
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Deep technical expertise in at least one core area and sound understanding of several other areas: Numerical Computing, Distributed & High-Performance Computing, Infrastructure/Cloud, Data Science/Machine Learning, MLOps, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic AI, LLMs etc

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architectural design and technical strategy for complex open-source AI solutions, from initial concept to deployment and optimization
• Act as a primary technical point of contact for clients, understanding their business challenges, identifying opportunities for AI innovation, and effectively communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations on open-source AI frameworks, libraries, tools, and platforms (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, Kubeflow, Ray, MCP and relevant open-source LLMs etc)
• Develop comprehensive architectural blueprints, including data pipelines, model training and deployment strategies, MLOps practices, security considerations, and integration patterns
• Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to articulate OpenTeams' capabilities, present technical solutions, and contribute to proposals and statements of work
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in open-source AI, contribute to technical blogs, whitepapers, and presentations, and represent OpenTeams at industry conferences and events
• Actively participate in and contribute to relevant open-source projects and communities surrounding AI & ML
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant contributions to open-source AI or Scientific Python/PyData ecosystem (e.g., code contributions, active maintainership, leadership roles)
• Active participation and contributions to the Open Source communities (e.g., presenting at conferences, organizing meetups, contributing to libraries like PyTorch, NumPy etc)
• Previous experience in a consulting role is highly desirable
• Prior experience working with government agencies or on government contracts
• Existing U.S. government security clearance or the willingness and ability to obtain one

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision – 100% paid for employees, 75% for dependents
• 401(k) Match – Up to 5% with full vesting after 2 years
• Unlimited PTO – With a required minimum of 15 days off annually
• Fully Remote Setup – Includes up to $3,000 equipment reimbursement
• Continuous Education – Includes up to $500 reimbursement
• Disability & Life Insurance – 100% employer-paid
• HSA & FSA Options – With monthly HSA contributions from OpenTeams