Senior/Principal Solutions Architect, Open Source AI (Europe - Remote)

OpenTeams is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior/Principal Solutions Architect to join our team in Europe (remote). In this pivotal role, you will be a trusted advisor to our clients, leading the ideation, design and/or implementation of complex, large-scale open-source AI solutions. You will leverage your expertise in AI/ML, data science, cloud/on-prem platforms, and open-source technologies to translate business requirements into technical architectures, guide development teams, and ensure successful project delivery. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption across diverse organizations and contribute to the vibrant open-source community.

What You\'ll Do

• Solution Leadership: Lead the end-to-end architectural design and technical strategy for complex open-source AI solutions, from concept to deployment and optimization.
• Client Engagement: Act as a primary technical contact for clients, understanding business challenges, identifying AI opportunities, and communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical Advisory: Provide guidance on open-source AI frameworks, libraries, tools, and platforms (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, Kubeflow, Ray, MCP and relevant open-source LLMs).
• Architecture Definition: Develop architectural blueprints including data pipelines, model training/deployment strategies, MLOps practices, security considerations, and integration patterns.
• Pre-Sales Support: Collaborate with sales to articulate OpenTeams\' capabilities, present technical solutions, and contribute to proposals and statements of work.
• Thought Leadership: Stay current with open-source AI advancements, contribute to technical blogs/whitepapers/presentations, and represent OpenTeams at events.
• Community Engagement: Contribute to relevant open-source projects and communities in AI/ML.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Travel & event attendance: Expected travel to meet high-priority clients and participate in events; actual travel may vary by project.

What We're Looking For

• Open Source Expertise: Deep practical experience with open-source AI frameworks, libraries, and tools with emphasis on AI/ML.
• Software Engineering: Strong software engineering background, design patterns, and best practices; proficiency in Python required.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Track record of analyzing complex problems, proposing innovative solutions, and delivering results.
• Leadership: Strong leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Technical Experience: Deep expertise in at least one core area with understanding of several others: Numerical Computing, HPC, Cloud/Infra, Data Science/ML, MLOps, Data Engineering, Generative AI, LLMs, etc.
• Willingness to Travel: Expectation of travel within the EU to represent OpenTeams at conferences and events.

Bonus Points

• Significant open-source AI or Scientific Python/PyData contributions (code, maintainership, leadership).
• Active participation in Open Source communities (talks, meetups, library contributions).
• Previous consulting experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with government agencies or government contracts is a plus.

Why Join OpenTeams?

• Impactful Work: Work on cutting-edge AI projects that solve real-world problems while keeping intelligence distributed and sovereign.
• Open Source Focus: Be at the forefront of open-source AI innovation and community contributions.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team focused on mutual success and continuous learning.
• Growth Opportunities: Ongoing learning and professional development in a rapidly evolving field.
• Benefits: Dependent on location and discussed during the interview process.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development