# Ladders — Software Architect - Enterprise AI

- Generated: 2026-09-21 08:32:55 AM EDT
- Original/canonical posting: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4467390012/
- Provider: LinkedIn
- Posted: approximately 2026-09-21 06:32 AM EDT (from '2 hours 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: $234,880-$293,600 annually
- Travel: Not disclosed
- Positioning track: Technical IC
- Fit outcome: PASS — 96%

## Direct-match strengths

Enterprise AI platform architecture, hands-on software design, distributed systems, scalable AI/ML products, security, cost efficiency, cloud-native services, APIs, evaluation, observability, technical strategy, executive partnership, mentoring senior technical leaders, and high-performance engineering culture.

## Hard or material gaps

The end employer is unidentified. The posting is intentionally architecture-focused and does not name a preferred cloud, model provider, language, or orchestration framework; those implementation details should be confirmed, but no central capability gap is evident.

## Evidence map

1. Enterprise AI platform architecture (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Architected and built a reusable production AI platform.
2. Scalable software and distributed systems (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — 29 years across cloud, APIs, microservices, data, and distributed platforms.
3. Security and cost efficiency (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Direct IAM, privacy, governance, model routing, token, and infrastructure cost controls.
4. AI/ML product delivery (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — 70+ automations across 20+ workflows with 99.9% availability.
5. Partner with product, engineering, and executives (weight 2, evidence 3/3) — Direct cross-functional and executive architecture leadership.
6. Mentor senior technical leaders (weight 2, evidence 3/3) — Direct architecture, code review, community, and mentoring leadership.
7. Hands-on architecture credibility (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Built the AssistX core and first 80% of its initial application hands-on.
8. Verified end employer (weight 1, evidence 0/3) — Unidentified; retained under the 80%+ exception.

## Keyword diagnostic

Direct match across enterprise AI architecture, scalable platforms, security, cost, production operations, technical strategy, executive partnership, and senior engineering mentorship.

## Full normalized job description

For our client, we are seeking a Software Architect - Enterprise AI to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.
This role will define the technical direction for enterprise AI platform and product development, with a focus on scalable architecture, security, and cost efficiency. The position will partner closely with product, engineering, and executive stakeholders to shape strategy and deliver AI/ML solutions that operate effectively at enterprise scale. It also calls for mentoring senior technical leaders and helping foster a high-performance engineering culture.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $234,880 – $293,600 annually
Responsibilities
Establish and model a high-performance culture within the Software Engineering team
Grow and mentor senior technical leaders to support a culture of engineering excellence
Lead architecture for the enterprise AI engineering platform and products
Partner with product, engineering, and executive teams to shape strategic direction
Own complex engineering problems at enterprise scale
Present AI engineering plans and deliverables to executive leadership
Collaborate across business functions to implement AI/ML solutions
Qualifications
15+ years of experience designing and scaling distributed systems and platforms
Ability to set technical vision at an enterprise level
Expertise in system design, security, and cost optimization
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
Proven record of mentoring senior engineering talent
Exceptional communication and leadership skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Competitive pay
Generous time off policy
Ample parental and wellness leave
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Retirement savings program
Location-specific benefits
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/4xC77la
- Cover letter: https://bit.ly/3VFY9ps
- Validation: PASS — 2-page resume (950 words), 1-page cover letter (206 words); PDF geometry, bounds, annotations, links, and visual pages verified.
- Google Drive used: No