BMC Software · 16 hours ago
Principal AI Architect
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$240K/yr - $401K/yr
10+ years expBMC Software is a leader in empowering organizations to accelerate business value through innovative technology solutions. They are seeking a Principal AI Architect to lead the implementation of AI initiatives, collaborating with various teams to design and deploy scalable AI solutions.
Cloud ComputingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Define and build Machine Learning and AI reference architectures, including design patterns for Generative AI, LLMOps, MLOps, DataOps, RAG systems, and agentic workflows and frameworks; Build hands-on proofs-of-concept to guide engineering teams toward scalable enterprise implementations
Prototype new projects using the latest agentic AI architectures, frameworks, and tools, validate ideas with teams, and scale successful solutions into enterprise deployments
Stay abreast of the latest AI trends and cutting-edge methodologies; evaluate and integrate new tools and frameworks to enhance our AI capabilities
Lead through code by designing, implementing, and maintaining core platform components and AI services in production environments, often with a hands-on coding commitment
Establish frameworks for evaluation, observability, and security guardrails to ensure trust, compliance, and safe AI adoption
Partner with product management, data science, and engineering teams on AI initiatives and cross functional projects, providing senior technical guidance and performing deep code reviews and implementation, and ensuring alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics
Act as a technical advisor and mentor to engineers and architects, driving alignment across teams by publishing reference architectures and best practices
Partner with security, legal, and compliance teams to define privacy, guardrails and embed responsible AI principles, data privacy, and explainability into enterprise designs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field
10+ years of experience in software development and enterprise architecture, with strong experience building and operating production-grade AI/ML systems
Strong background in delivering Generative AI solutions spanning integration of foundation models (LLMs), RAG systems, and multimodal AI technologies
Experience in building Agentic AI solutions inclusive of MCP, A2A, and other contemporary architectures
Proven track record of reimagining enterprise processes and delivering measurable transformation through technology
Proficient in developing and testing Agentic AI solutions on a practical level and enterprise scale
Excellent understanding of data management, LLMOps, MLOps practices, and cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C++, and familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
A strong portfolio of successfully operationalized AI projects, publications, or patents that demonstrate innovation and impact
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and align stakeholders
Company
BMC Software
BMC Software is a business service management platform offering cloud and IT management solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750M2018-05-29Series Unknown
2018-05-29Acquired
2014-04-08Debt Financing· $750M
Leadership Team
Ayman Sayed
President and CEO
Ram Chakravarti
Chief Technology Officer
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