Principal Architect, Public Sector EPD Washington, DC

Scale AI is seeking a highly-skilled, motivated, and visionary Principal Architect to join our dynamic Federal Engineering team. As a part of this team, you will play a critical role in delivering high-impact AI-powered mission solutions for government customers. Our scalable and high-performance platform forms the foundation for these solutions, and your expertise will be instrumental in capturing significant USG opportunities that will bring our capabilities to civil and national security personnel.You will:Provide customer-centric leadership for the strategic technical direction of the businessLead the development of innovative AI-centric technical solutions for complex defense, intelligence, and civil government proposalsServe as the primary technical interface with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders during program captureDevelop the program technical strategy and associated proposal artifacts, including the technical volumes, demonstrations, and engineering support plansCollaborate closely with Business Development to shape the overall capture strategy, pricing strategy, and competitive landscape assessmentAnalyze and interpret customer needs, requirements, and specifications to develop compelling solutions that are deeply rooted in the capabilities and technologies of Scale’s platformLead technical customer engagements, presentations, and negotiations, including the definition of scope and workshare with partner companies on proposalsServe as the project lead for high-visibility demonstrations and exercises, including leading and contributing to the development of demonstration codebasesContribute to the platform roadmap and product strategy for Scale AI's Federal business, playing a key role in shaping the future direction of our offeringsThis role will require an active TS/SCI security clearanceIdeally you'd have:Past experience in AI/ML, Full Stack Development, Cloud-Native Technologies, Data Engineering, and Machine Learning InfrastructureProblem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex challenges and devise effective solutions. Ability to think critically, identify root causes, and propose innovative approaches to overcome technical obstaclesCollaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and foster a collaborative work environmentAdaptability and Learning Agility: Willingness to embrace new technologies, learn new skills, and adapt to evolving project requirements. Ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in software engineeringMinimum of 10 years experience in systems architecture, program capture, and technical leadership in support of USG customersThe base salary range for this full-time position in the location of Washington DC is:$219,420 — $263,304 USDPLEASE NOTE:

Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.About Us:At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen faster across every industry, and our team is transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. Our products power the world's most advanced LLMs, generative models, and computer vision models. We are trusted by generative AI companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, government agencies like the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and enterprises including GM and Accenture. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.

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