Who is Trace3?
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.
Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!
Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times
We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.
Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover
We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.
Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart
We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.
About the Role:
The AI Solutions Architect will play a key role in delivering premier AI solutions to clients, ensuring their smooth deployment, ongoing monitoring, and effective maintenance. Reporting to the Director of AI Architecture, this role involves active participation in client delivery and providing support for presales activities as needed. Expertise in AI technology selection will be essential, guaranteeing that clients realize maximum ROI and fully leverage the potential of AI capabilities.
What You’ll Do:
I. AI Capabilities Development
- Develop and apply structured methodologies to assist clients in the evaluating, acquiring, and implementing AI architectures (e.g., Common RAG System Architectures (Naïve, Advanced, Modular) and technologies (LLMs, Vector Stores, Knowledge Graphs)
- Assist in the development of comprehensive AI operations strategies, including defining ML/Ops capabilities and operating models to manage AI solutions effectively.
II. Teamwork
- Collaborate with the AI Architecture and Operations Product Lead and technology vendors to curate and integrate cutting-edge AI solutions into the company's offerings
- Support sales/account teams by providing expertise in AI architecture evaluation and implementation during sales pursuits and client engagements
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and integrated AI technology solutions
III. Talent Development
- Mentor and lead a team of AI architects and product managers, ensuring successful project delivery and continuous development
- Contribute to the continuous learning and development of internal talent
IV. AI Capabilities Delivery
- Ensure delivery quality and consistency of AI architecture and operations engagements across multiple clients
- Lead the design and execution of technical capability assessments, analyzing results and presenting recommendations in an effective, logical manner to the client
- Guide clients through technology deployment and adoption strategies, leveraging expertise in Azure OpenAI, Snowflake, Databricks, Nvidia, HPE, Dell, and advanced storage solutions such as Weka, Vast, and Hammerspace
- Lead resources directly and through cross functional teams; exhibit strong leadership to drive high performing teams
V. Thought Leadership
- Stay updated on latest AI trends, technologies, and best practices to inform strategy development and implementation.
Qualifications & Interests:
- Master's degree preferred, focus on AI, Machine Learning, or Business Administration
- 8+ years’ experience including data science, computer science, AI architecture, advance analytics, consulting, and AI product management
- 2+ years’ experience in AI architecture and operations, with a strong track record of successful client engagements
- 8+ years’ product management experience in AI, Advanced Analytics, or digital transformation
- Relevant AI/ML certifications preferred but not required (e.g., Azure Machine Learning Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer, etc.)
- Familiarity of various AI and Machine Learning technologies and methods including MLOps practices and tools, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), programming languages (Python, R, etc.), and data architecture concepts
- Up-to-date understanding of AI industry trends and emerging technologies
- Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner within business units; able to build bridges across teams and job functions
- Ability to approach customer requests with a proactive and consultative manner; listen and understand user requests and needs and effectively deliver
- Familiarity with AI vendors and their ecosystems
- Strategic thinker with a proactive and innovative approach to AI adoption and operations
- Experience in a consulting or solutions-oriented environment
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment
- Strong influencing skills to get things done and inspire business transformation
- Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills with an ability to present security related concepts to C-Level Executives and non-technical audience
- Ability to travel when needed
Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.
Estimated Pay Range
$133,000—$199,400 USD
The Perks:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
What We Do
Trace3, a pioneer in business transformation solutions, empowers organizations to lead their market space by keeping pace with the rapid changes in IT innovations ensuring relevance to specific business initiatives required to maximize revenue generation by leveraging the latest Silicon Valley, cloud, big data and datacenter technologies maximizing organizational health. We have a unique ability to deliver optimal solutions combined with our talented team and over 10 years of documented best practices that unify people, process and technology. Over 2,000 globally recognized companies trust in Trace3 to stay relevant and innovative in today’s highly competitive market.
