# Ladders — AI Infrastructure Architect - Senior Manager

- Generated: 2026-09-21 08:02:50 AM EDT
- Original/canonical posting: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4467374807/
- Provider: LinkedIn
- Posted: approximately 2026-09-21 07:02 AM EDT (from '1 hour ago')
- Elapsed since posting: represented by the provider's relative posting label and approximate Eastern timestamp when available
- Applicants: Be among the first 25 applicants
- Work model/location: Remote — United States; end employer is unidentified
- Compensation: $175,000-$245,000 annually plus incentive eligibility
- Travel: Not disclosed
- Positioning track: Technical IC
- Fit outcome: PASS — 96%

## Direct-match strengths

AI platform architecture, AWS, distributed systems, model access, networking, production deployment, control planes, AI governance, infrastructure as code, reusable templates, hands-on Python, security, automation, code reviews, and onboarding standards.

## Hard or material gaps

The end employer is unidentified. The posting is concise and does not identify the exact model providers, networking topology, or control-plane stack; those should be confirmed, but the mandate is a direct match.

## Evidence map

1. AI operations and integration architecture (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Direct production AI platform and integration architecture.
2. Model access, networking, and deployment patterns (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Direct gateways, APIs, cloud networking, containers, and deployment controls.
3. AI governance control plane (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Direct evaluation, guardrails, IAM, privacy, security, auditability, and policy controls.
4. Infrastructure as code and reusable templates (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Direct AWS CDK, CI/CD, container, and platform-template evidence.
5. Mentor through design and code reviews (weight 2, evidence 3/3) — Direct technical leadership, code review, and mentoring.
6. AWS or similar cloud depth (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Deep AWS specialist and platform-builder experience.
7. Hands-on programming and automation (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Direct Python, FastAPI, APIs, automation, and platform implementation.
8. Verified end employer (weight 1, evidence 0/3) — Unidentified; retained under the 80%+ exception.

## Keyword diagnostic

Direct match across AI infrastructure architecture, secure model access, reusable controls, IaC, governance, deployment automation, mentoring, and production readiness.

## Full normalized job description

For our client, we are seeking a AI Infrastructure Architect - Senior Manager to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.
This role will shape the technical foundation for AI operations and integrations, with a strong focus on scalable architecture, governance, and production readiness. The ideal candidate will define reusable patterns that enable secure model access, networking, deployment, and automation across the enterprise. This position will partner closely with security, engineering, and business stakeholders to turn governance requirements into practical infrastructure solutions.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $175,000 – $245,000 annually
Responsibilities
Lead technical architecture design for AI operations and integrations
Define patterns for model access, networking, and production deployment
Design and implement core control-plane patterns for AI governance
Create reusable infrastructure as code and deployment templates
Mentor AI infrastructure engineers through design and code reviews
Collaborate with various functions to enforce security and governance controls
Document architectural standards and onboarding processes for workloads
Qualifications
8+ years of experience designing and building cloud, AI, or distributed systems platforms
4+ years of direct experience with AWS or similar cloud infrastructure
Strong hands-on programming skills and infrastructure automation experience
Proficiency in using AI tools for system building and automation
Ability to translate governance and business requirements into engineering patterns
Benefits
Eligibility for annual incentive compensation program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage included
Participation in wellness programs
Flexible living locations across the US encouraged
Opportunities for career development and mentorship
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

## Artifact metadata

- Resume: https://bit.ly/46w947B
- Cover letter: https://bit.ly/4y7QjDq
- Validation: PASS — 2-page resume (944 words), 1-page cover letter (187 words); PDF geometry, bounds, annotations, links, and visual pages verified.
- Google Drive used: No