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Principal Forward Deployed Architect (T4)

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Singapore, SingaporeStaff+
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Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end architecture for complex enterprise AI programs from discovery through production.
  • Lead solution architecture for AI agents, RAG, Knowledge Graphs, MCP, multi-agent systems, enterprise integrations, and cloud-native platforms.
  • Advise customer executives, enterprise architects, and program leadership as the primary technical advisor.
  • Architect scalable AI platforms using SAP AI Core, SAP BTP, Joule, Kubernetes, hyperscalers, and enterprise integration services.
  • Define reference architectures, reusable frameworks, golden paths, engineering standards, and governance models.
  • Lead technical discovery workshops, architecture reviews, and executive solution presentations.
  • Guide engineering teams across multiple customer engagements and mentor senior engineers and architects.
  • Drive security, observability, performance, compliance, and operational excellence for enterprise AI solutions.
  • Provide architectural feedback to SAP product teams and establish new technical capabilities for Forward Deployed Engineering.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of software engineering and enterprise architecture experience with significant customer-facing delivery.
  • Expertise in Python and modern enterprise application architecture.
  • Deep experience with LLMs, agentic AI, RAG, GraphRAG, Knowledge Graphs, vector databases, MCP, tool calling, evaluation frameworks, and AI observability.
  • Extensive experience with SAP BTP, SAP AI Core, Joule, SAP integration technologies, and enterprise landscapes.
  • Strong background in Kubernetes, Docker, cloud platforms, distributed systems, and enterprise integrations.
  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and mentoring senior technical talent.
  • Experience defining enterprise AI strategy or AI Centers of Excellence is preferred.
  • Thought leadership through patents, publications, conference speaking, or open-source contributions is preferred.
  • Experience building reusable platforms, accelerators, or enterprise engineering frameworks is preferred.
  • Knowledge of regulated industries and enterprise governance models is preferred.
  • Exceptional communication, executive stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making skills.

Benefits

  • Regular full-time employment with flexible hybrid working models.
  • Expected travel of 0–10%.
  • Inclusive, collaborative culture with health and well-being support, accessibility accommodations, and personal development opportunities.
  • Global customer exposure across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Categories

Forward Deployed
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