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Principal Architect

Scale AI · Washington, DC

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Scale AI's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
2% of Scale AI's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Scale AI
high
192 stale, 5 reposted of 217 open
Hiring momentum
270 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Scale AI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Scale AI.

About this role

The Principal Architect role involves leading a large engineering team to design, develop, and deploy AI products in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include providing technical direction, engaging with executive stakeholders, and fostering a collaborative team culture. The position demands a strong understanding of AI technologies and strategic planning to align engineering efforts with company goals.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Scale AI as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience
  • 5+ years in a technical leadership or staff role
  • Deep understanding of modern AI/ML technologies including LLMs and AI agents
  • Proficient in modern programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Strong product and business sense

What you get

  • comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • learning and development stipend
  • generous PTO
  • commuter stipend

Worth weighing

  • The role requires leading a large team of 80+ engineers, which may involve significant management responsibilities.
  • The position is high-visibility and involves engagement with executive stakeholders, indicating a need for strong interpersonal skills.
  • The compensation range is broad and may vary based on multiple factors, which could lead to uncertainty during negotiations.

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Listed by Scale AI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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