Tricentis

Principal AI Architect

Tricentis$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in senior engineering or architecture roles
  • Hands-on AI and ML systems production experience
  • Ability to lead architectural initiatives
  • Proficient in Python (expert level) and other programming languages
  • Experience with AI frameworks like LangGraph and Semantic Kernel
  • Deep understanding of Large Language Models and embedding techniques
  • Strong background in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP

Responsibilities

  • Architect and evolve a scalable, secure AI platform
  • Drive model selection and optimize inference
  • Integrate open-source and commercial LLMs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on AI requirements
  • Lead architectural reviews and governance
  • Define practices for AI systems and observability
  • Establish responsible AI standards and frameworks

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies
  • Ability to solve real business challenges
  • Participation in shaping technology strategy
  • Chance to tackle complex problems
  • Fostering a culture of innovation and architectural excellence
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Architect, design, and evolve a scalable, secure AI platform and reference architecture that enables rapid development of AI-powered product capabilities
  • Drive strategic decision-making across: Model selection and fine-tuning Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Agent frameworks Data pipelines Inference optimization
  • Evaluate and integrate: Open-source and commercial LLMs Vector databases Feature stores MLOps platforms
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Architecture, and UX to define AI requirements and priorities
  • Lead and influence engineering teams (directly and indirectly), fostering a culture of innovation and architectural excellence
  • Lead architecture reviews, technical governance, and long-term platform planning
Agentic AI & Advanced Systems
  • Provide architectural direction for Agentic AI systems, including: Workflow orchestration Multi-agent collaboration Context management Safety controls Autonomous decision-making frameworks
  • Design and implement LLMOps and AIOps practices for production systems
  • Drive observability practices for monitoring agent behavior and system performance
  • Define guardrails for: Agent interactions Memory usage Context boundaries
Governance & Standards
  • Define and enforce: Target-state architectures Principles and standards for AI/ML Responsible AI and ethical frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NIST AI RMF)
  • Establish processes for metadata extraction and management, enabling granular access control
  • Define AI/ML technical capabilities, including: Generative AI systems Data pipelines Model deployment strategies MLOps frameworks
  • Develop and maintain AI reference architectures and best practices
Qualifications
Experience
  • 8+ years of experience as a Senior, Lead, or Principal Engineer/Architect
  • Hands-on experience with AI and ML systems in production environments
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale architectural initiatives and influence cross-functional decisions
Technical Skills
  • Strong programming proficiency in: Python (expert-level required) Java, TypeScript, Node.js, or similar
  • Experience with AI frameworks such as: LangGraph LangChain LlamaIndex Semantic Kernel AutoGen
AI / ML Expertise
  • Deep experience with: Large Language Models (LLMs) Embeddings Vector databases RAG architectures Model serving frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with Agentic AI patterns, including: Autonomous agents Tool usage Multi-agent coordination Goal-directed planning
Architecture & Platforms
  • Strong background in cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with: Containerization Serverless technologies Distributed systems
Security & Systems Design
  • Experience designing secure AI systems, including: Data privacy Encryption Compliance Responsible AI practices
  • Solid understanding of: API integration patterns Messaging systems Event-driven architectures
Modern Architecture
  • Hands-on experience with: Microservices architectures Domain-driven design (DDD) Platform engineering
  • Proven experience building scalable, high-performance distributed systems
Leadership & Communication
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills
  • Ability to influence and align teams across organizational boundaries

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies, solve real business challenges, and shape a forward-looking technology strategy.

If you are passionate about AI and ready to tackle complex and impactful challenges, we encourage you to apply.

About Tricentis

Tricentis is a software testing company that provides automated testing solutions for enterprise applications. The company's products are designed to help businesses accelerate software delivery while reducing costs and risks. Tricentis was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company serves customers in a variety of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and retail. Tricentis has received several awards for its innovative testing solutions, including being named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Test Automation for five consecutive years.
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1,500 employees
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Founded
2007

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