Forward Deployed Architect

Responsibilities: Design production architecturesTranslate business and operational requirements into scalable technical solutions Design architectures spanning AI models, data pipelines, applications, and integrations Define patterns for reliability, security, governance, and observabilityGuide implementationPartner with engineers to ensure systems are implemented according to architecture Review system designs and code to ensure scalability and maintainability Resolve complex technical challenges during deploymentsLead architecture discovery and workshopsWork directly with customer engineering teams to understand existing environments Facilitate architecture sessions and technical planning workshops Define migration and deployment strategiesEnable internal architecture capabilityTrain internal architects and engineers on AI system architecture patterns Conduct architecture reviews and mentoring sessions with internal teams Document architecture patterns, standards, and best practices Support the development of internal architecture governance processesBuild reusable architecture patternsDevelop reference architectures and implementation guides Contribute to reusable frameworks and accelerators Inform platform and product teams with field feedbackQualifications 8+ years experience designing distributed systems or enterprise architectures Experience architecting systems on major cloud platforms Strong understanding of APIs, data systems, and application architectures Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearlyWhat Success Looks Like Successful Forward Deployed Architects ensure that deployed systems are technically sound, scalable, and maintainable, while enabling internal engineering teams to design and extend similar solutions independently.