Principal Architect - Gen AI

Job Description

We are looking for a Principal Architect to lead our technology strategy in AI (Artificial Intelligence), Generative AI, IA (Intelligent Automation) and agentic solution development.

As a vital force driving the strategic and technical evolution of the Global Streaming Platform, this role empowers the organisation to harness ground-breaking advancements in AI, including Large Language Models (LLMs), agent workflows, and machine learning infrastructures. By seamlessly integrating these cutting-edge technologies into secure, scalable, and high-performance enterprise solutions, the Principal Architect will enable transformative growth and ensure the company maintains its position as a world-class leader.

This role requires deep knowledge in AI and IA technologies, strong architectural skills, and a strategic approach to recommend tailored platform transformations and deliver advanced AI solutions to maintain the business at its world class position.

What you'll do

• Architectural Leadership: Oversee the comprehensive architecture strategy for developing and deploying AI applications and solutions, considering data management, cybersecurity, legal aspects, appropriate platform and infrastructure adaptation and third-party vendor selection and integration.
• Recommend the tailored level of transformation required within the current platform to adapt and exploit at scale the adoption of AI based technologies guaranteeing cost efficiency, reliability, performance and security.
• Design and maintain an AI extension to the platform as an integrated technology stack, independent of any specific vendors but capable of integrating with major AI models and third-party commodities.
• Contribute to the AI roadmap and identify AI driven efficiency, innovation or automation opportunities maintaining alignment with business goals, regulatory or compliance requirements and ethical principles.
• Solution Design: Partner with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable AI solutions.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of AI platforms, models, tools, and technologies.
• Ensure optimized integration of AI solutions with existing systems and data sources.
• Technical Expertise: Collaborate with product teams to refine AI related product requirements and provide early advice.
• Stay current with emerging AI trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Collaboration and Communication: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Promote a collaborative and innovative AI culture.
• Work closely with project managers, data scientists, developers, and IT teams.
• Partner with FinOps team and procurement/legal team.
• Governance and Compliance: Establish governance and define standards to ensure data privacy, security, and ethical use of AI.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and international regulations.

What you'll bring

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• Contributions to open-source AI projects or published research.
• Extensive experience in software or systems architecture with a focus on AI/ML.
• Proven experience designing and deploying AI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain, RAG, vector databases, or MCP protocol.
• Deep understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, model evaluation, and fine-tuning.
• Strong proficiency in ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with AI infrastructure components including model gateways, orchestration layers, and observability tools.
• Familiarity with AI governance, data privacy, and ethical AI frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

The rewards

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• A generous pension package.
• Private healthcare.
• Discounted mobile and broadband.
• [Employer hidden] VIP rewards and experiences.

Inclusion & how you'll work

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home.