phData · 1 day ago
Machine Learning Principal Solutions Architect
phData is a dynamic and innovative leader in the modern data stack, partnering with major cloud data platforms to deliver cutting-edge services and solutions. The Principal Solutions Architect is responsible for architecting end-to-end AI/ML solutions, leading a team of engineers, and engaging with clients to drive account growth and ensure customer success.
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Responsibilities
Architect end-to-end AI/ML solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with customer requirements and goals
Lead a team of machine learning engineers and data scientists to build AI/ML platforms, pipelines, and products that meet customer requirements and expectations
Communicate business value and ROI of AI/ML solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Mentor team members on best practices in AI/ML architecture, modeling, and technology
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in AI/ML to inform solution design and delivery
Build relationships with client stakeholders to understand their long-term AI/ML goals and design roadmaps that align with business objectives
Craft persuasive technical approaches and value propositions to drive client AI/ML initiatives forward
Identify and drive account expansion opportunities by uncovering unmet client needs and where AI/ML can add value
Lead responses to RFIs and RFPs, crafting persuasive technical approaches and value propositions
Qualification
Required
8+ years as a hands-on Solutions Architect, Data Scientist, or Software Engineer that has designed and implemented complex AI/ML platforms and solutions
3+ years previous Consulting leadership experience leading projects, expanding customer relationships and ensuring delivery lead growth
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Experience deploying machine learning models in a production setting
Proven track record of account expansion, pre-sales, and proposal development
Experience leading cross-functional teams of engineers, data scientists, and architects
Deep expertise in AI/ML technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Databricks, Vertex AI, SageMaker)
Expertise in Python, Scala, Java, or another modern programming language
The ability to build and operate robust data pipelines using a variety of data sources, programming languages, and toolsets
Development of APIs and web server applications (e.g. Flask, Django, Spring)
Complete software development lifecycle experience, including design, documentation, implementation, testing, and deployment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex client relationships
Preferred
Master's or other advanced degree in data science or a related field
Relevant side projects (e.g. contributions to an open source technology stack)
Experience working with Data-Science and Machine-Learning software and libraries such as h2o, TensorFlow, Keras, scikit-learn, etc
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or some other containerization technology
AWS Sagemaker (or Azure ML) and MLflow experience
Experience building enterprise ML models
Benefits
Remote-First Work Environment
Casual, award-winning small-business work environment
Collaborative culture that prizes autonomy, creativity, and transparency
Competitive comp, excellent benefits, 4 weeks PTO plus 10 Holidays (and other cool perks)
Accelerated learning and professional development through advanced training and certifications
Company
phData
phData Premier provider of Big Data managed services and architecture, engineering, and data science consulting.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5M2024-12-16Acquired
2018-03-07Seed· $2.5M
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