Marriott International

Director/Principle Engineer, Platform Engineering - TIP.AI Platform

Marriott International$160K — $190K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep experience designing and operating large-scale, distributed systems
  • Strong background in fault tolerant, auto-recoverable software systems
  • Proven expertise in reliability engineering and performance optimization
  • Hands-on experience with a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Strong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD systems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and mentor senior engineers
  • Full-Stack Entrepreneurial Mindset: Experience building a full stack system for real users

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the core platform architecture for TIP.AI
  • Establish and maintain reference architectures and engineering standards
  • Own platform reliability for availability, performance, and resiliency
  • Define and enforce SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets for services
  • Build observability practices for operational insight
  • Partner with security teams to meet compliance requirements
  • Build internal platform capabilities to improve developer velocity
  • Establish CI/CD and deployment patterns for fast delivery
  • Reduce cognitive load on application teams with platform interfaces
  • Act as the principal technical authority for the TIP.AI Platform team
  • Mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction
  • Collaborate with product and AI leaders to align platform capabilities
  • Translate business goals into scalable technical strategies

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that supports innovation
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Influential role shaping the technical future of an enterprise platform
  • Direct involvement in key architectural decisions
  • Joining a committed team focused on high-scale AI and automation solutions
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Overview

The Director, AI Platform Engineering is a senior technical role responsible for designing, building, and operating the highly scalable, resilient platform infrastructure that powers AI systems across the enterprise. This role functions as a principal engineer, building and architecting technical solutions, establishing platform standards, and solving the most complex scalability, reliability, and performance challenges, while also providing technical leadership and mentorship across multiple engineering teams.

The ideal candidate is deeply hands-on, systems-oriented, and experienced operating large-scale, cloud-native platforms that support mission-critical AI, data, and automation workloads. This leader thrives at the intersection of architecture, reliability, developer productivity, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and evolve the core platform architecture for TIP.AI, ensuring it is scalable, highly available, secure, and cost-efficient at enterprise scale.
  • Establish and maintain reference architectures, design patterns, and engineering standards for platform services.
  • Own platform reliability, including availability, performance, resiliency, and disaster recovery.
  • Define and enforce SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets for core platform services.
  • Build and mature observability practices (metrics, logs, traces) to ensure deep operational insight.
  • Partner with security teams to ensure platform designs meet enterprise security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
  • Build internal platform capabilities and shared services that improve developer velocity and consistency.
  • Establish CI/CD, deployment, and runtime patterns that enable safe, fast delivery at scale.
  • Reduce cognitive load on application teams by abstracting infrastructure complexity behind well-designed platform interfaces.
  • Act as the principal technical authority for the TIP.AI Platform team.
  • Mentor senior and staff-level engineers, raising the technical bar across the organization.
  • Influence without direct authority, partnering closely with product, data, AI, and security leaders.
  • Partner with product, AI, and business leaders to align platform capabilities with TIP.AI's long-term roadmap.
  • Translate business and growth goals into scalable technical strategies.

Required Qualifications
  • Deep experience designing, building and operating large-scale, distributed, systems
  • Strong background in fault tolerant, auto-recoverable software systems at scale.
  • Proven expertise in reliability engineering, scalability, and performance optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Strong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, mentor senior engineers, and set technical direction across teams.
  • Full-Stack Entrepreneurial Mindset: Must have bootstrapped/built at least one full stack system delivered to real users.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex architectural decisions clearly.
  • Ability to produce/review extremely clean software documentation
  • Ability to effectively communicate async with remote team members across the globe.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting AI/ML, data platforms, or high-scale automation systems.
  • Background in platform teams serving multiple internal product or engineering groups.
  • Familiarity with security, privacy, and compliance requirements in large enterprises.
  • Experience driving cost governance and efficiency for large-scale cloud platforms.
  • Prior work in highly regulated or global enterprise environments.


Why This Role Matters

TIP.AI's success depends on a platform that is rock-solid, scalable, and invisible to its users. This role ensures the foundation is strong enough to support rapid innovation while remaining secure, reliable, and cost-effective at scale. It is a rare opportunity to operate as a true principal engineer while shaping the long-term technical future of a flagship enterprise platform.

About Marriott International

Marriott International is a hospitality company with more than 3,900 properties around the world. Marriot International opened its first hotel in 1957 and operates franchises worldwide. The company’s headquarters is based in Maryland and employees nearly 200,000 people worldwide.   The company was founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott in 1927 by opening a root beer stand in Washington D.C.

Marriott International Careers

Join the vibrant team at Marriott International, the global leader in hospitality, where career opportunities abound and the potential for growth is limitless. As part of our commitment to innovation and leadership in the industry, we are continuously seeking passionate, creative, and driven individuals to join our diverse team. Work You’ll Do At Marriott International, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, leadership, and professional development. Engage in meaningful work that enhances the travel experience of each guest while fostering a positive environment where all team members can thrive. Our team at Marriott International leads the way in delivering exceptional service and innovative hospitality solutions. With a variety of job opportunities ranging from front-line roles to executive positions, you can find the perfect match for your skills and career ambitions. Marriott International’s commitment to growth and innovation means we are always on the lookout for dynamic professionals to join our team. Whether you are seeking your first job, looking for a challenging leadership role, or aiming to specialize in hospitality management, Marriott offers unparalleled employment opportunities. Internship and Training Programs Kickstart your career with Marriott International’s internship programs. These opportunities provide invaluable industry experience and a chance to develop essential skills in a real-world setting. Interns at Marriott are treated as integral members of the team and are involved in projects that make a tangible impact on the company. In addition to internships, we offer comprehensive diversity training and professional development programs that prepare you for future leadership roles within the company. Our training programs are designed to enhance your capabilities and ensure you are equipped to meet the challenges of the evolving hospitality landscape. Benefits and Career Growth Marriott International believes in rewarding our employees for their dedication and hard work. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance, employee discounts, and more. Moreover, we are committed to the professional growth of our employees. Career advancement at Marriott is not just a possibility—it is a priority. Join Our Team Explore the wide range of job opportunities at Marriott International. We are hiring across various departments, including management, customer service, culinary arts, and more. Bring your unique skills and perspective to our team, and help us continue to innovate and lead in the hospitality industry. Networking and Professional Development Stay connected and advance your career through Marriott’s extensive networking opportunities. Our professional community is designed to foster connections that can lead to career advancement and personal growth. Engage with leaders, gain industry insights, and build relationships that will support your career aspirations. Apply Now Ready to take the next step in your career? Search open positions that match your skills and interests on the Marriott Careers page. We look for individuals who are curious, team-oriented, and committed to excellence. Prepare your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and join one of the most respected names in the global hospitality industry. Stay Up to Date Keep informed with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights from Marriott International. Join our community and discover how you can contribute to the world of hospitality and beyond. Explore job opportunities, embrace professional growth, and become part of a company that values innovation and leadership. At Marriott International, your career journey is just beginning.
Learn more about Marriott International
Size
120,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$267 million
Founded
1927
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$10.5 billion
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