AI Architect
Fractional AI · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $220,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Lead AI solutions for enterprise clients.
- Architect robust AI systems and roadmaps.
- Advise clients on AI trends and technologies.
- Develop client-facing proposals and prototypes.
- Collaborate with leadership on winning solutions.
About the role
About Fractional AI
How do you turn a decades-old dataset into an industry-leading medical coding agent? Teach an AI receptionist to book appointments in Spanish? Automatically generate working data connectors from API docs? Build agents that write, test, and deploy their own software packages?
Fractional AI is a startup in the heart of Silicon Valley targeting the biggest greenfield opportunity in the economy: transforming companies with AI software at a scale the market is only beginning to understand. Our clients include Zapier, Airbyte, and companies from industries ranging from data infrastructure to healthcare and life sciences.
We were founded by repeat founders Chris Taylor, Eddie Siegel, and Travis May (Founder of Datavant, $7B exit), and are backed by Shaper Capital. Most of our engineers are former founders or staff engineers from top tech companies like Google and Stripe.
We're headquartered in SF with offices in NYC, Raleigh-Durham, and Dubai.
The Role
As an AI Architect at Fractional AI, you are the technical face of our business to prospective clients.
You will combine your technical chops and communication skills to advise stakeholders ranging from CTOs to operational business leaders with limited AI exposure. You will work with our Commercial Leader, CTO, and CEO to craft winning solutions and put structure around ambiguous problems.
Ultimately, clients will get a preview of what it will be like to work with our world-class applied AI engineering team by engaging with you!
What You’ll Do
- Run discovery & design workshops with private equity firms and enterprise prospects, surfacing high‑impact gen AI opportunities, building high-level roadmaps, and defining requirements
- Architect robust AI solutions, articulate trade‑offs, and make recommendations on tools and technologies
- Define the scope of implementation projects including timelines, upfront and ongoing cost projections, and risks
- Develop mockups and prototypes so clients can visualize the future state before committing to a full build
- Serve as a technical advisor and thought partner to clients, including providing insights on trends and the evolving technology landscape
- Produce persuasive artifacts including technical briefs, current‑vs‑future process flow diagrams, and a rock‑solid hand‑off package for our delivery teams
- Bring automation to our GTM motion wherever you see opportunity
What You Bring
- 5+ years combined experience as a Software Engineer, Deployment Strategist, Sales Engineer or Solutions Architect.
- Ability to engage as a peer with senior technical leaders and make complex AI concepts accessible to non-expert stakeholders.
- You communicate clearly and precisely, both verbally and in writing, making technical concepts accessible to different audiences.
- You do your best work in client-facing environments.
- Familiarity with gen AI systems, the AI ecosystem, and LLMs is a plus
Our Values
- Overdeliver: We are writing the playbook on how to create enterprise value with LLMs, and building our reputation as the world’s best applied AI team.
- Overuse AI: We go out of our way to experiment with the latest tools and share what we learn with our teammates - building a culture at the frontier.
- Over "engineer" the culture: For every big decision, we ask “would this make Fractional a better or worse place for our team?”
Location
San Francisco, CA
New York, NY
Work Arrangement
4 days in-person, Fridays remote
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation Package: Attractive salary aligned with your experience and skills.
- 401k with Matching: Invest in your future with our company-matched retirement plan.
- Unlimited PTO: Take the time you need to relax and rejuvenate.
- Exceptional Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
- Health FSA: Manage out-of-pocket health expenses effectively.
- Commuter Benefits: Make your travel to work easier and more affordable.
- Life Insurance: Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Team Events and Activities: Regular events to build camaraderie and a strong team spirit.
Compensation Range
$160K - $220K
Key skills/competency
- AI Architect
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Gen AI
- Solutions Architecture
- Sales Engineering
- Client-facing
- Technical Communication
- Software Engineering
Skills & topics
- AI Architect
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Gen AI
- LLM
- Solutions Architect
- Sales Engineer
- Client Facing
- Technical Advisor
- Software Engineer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 5+ years in software engineering, sales engineering, or solutions architecture, emphasizing AI and client-facing experience.
- Showcase AI expertise: Detail your familiarity with Gen AI, LLMs, and the broader AI ecosystem in your application.
- Demonstrate communication skills: Prepare examples of how you make complex AI concepts accessible to non-technical stakeholders.
- Research Fractional AI: Understand their mission, client successes, and the value they bring to enterprises.
- Prepare for client workshops: Be ready to discuss high-impact Gen AI opportunities and build roadmaps.
Technical preparation
Master Gen AI and LLM fundamentals.,Practice architecting complex AI solutions.,Build prototypes to visualize AI concepts.,Study API documentation and data connectors.
Behavioral questions
How do you simplify complex AI concepts?,Describe a successful client workshop.,How do you handle ambiguous project scopes?,Share an example of using AI to automate.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the AI Architect role at Fractional AI?
- The AI Architect position at Fractional AI offers a hybrid work arrangement, with 4 days in-person and Fridays remote. This provides a balance between collaborative office work and flexibility.
- What specific experience is required for the AI Architect position at Fractional AI?
- Fractional AI seeks candidates with at least 5 years of combined experience in roles such as Software Engineer, Deployment Strategist, Sales Engineer, or Solutions Architect. Familiarity with Gen AI systems, the AI ecosystem, and LLMs is also beneficial.
- What are the key responsibilities of an AI Architect at Fractional AI?
- As an AI Architect, you will lead discovery and design workshops, architect AI solutions, define project scopes, create prototypes, and serve as a technical advisor to clients. You will also contribute to automating the Go-To-Market motion.
- What kind of clients does Fractional AI work with?
- Fractional AI partners with a variety of clients, including private equity firms and enterprise prospects. Their clients range from data infrastructure companies to healthcare and life sciences, with notable clients like Zapier and Airbyte.
- What is the compensation range for the AI Architect role at Fractional AI?
- The compensation range for the AI Architect position at Fractional AI is between $160,000 and $220,000 annually, depending on your experience and skills.
- What benefits does Fractional AI offer to its employees?
- Fractional AI provides a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, 401k with matching, unlimited PTO, exceptional medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, commuter benefits, life insurance, and team events.
- How important is client-facing experience for the AI Architect role?
- Client-facing experience is highly valued for the AI Architect role at Fractional AI. The position requires you to be the technical face of the business to prospective clients and advise stakeholders with varying levels of AI exposure.
- What is the company culture like at Fractional AI?
- Fractional AI fosters a culture centered around 'Overdeliver,' 'Overuse AI,' and 'Over engineer the culture.' They aim to be the world's best applied AI team, encourage experimentation with AI tools, and prioritize team well-being in decision-making.