Principal AI Architect

Defining Ford Credit's multi-year enterprise AI architecture strategy, the full-time Principal AI Architect will shape secure, cloud-native, production-ready systems while managing a team of architects and establishing reusable standards for AI-native software development in a remote environment. Key responsibilities Define and implement Ford Credit's enterprise AI architecture strategy, including roadmaps and investment priorities Establish an AI-native software delivery lifecycle that integrates specifications, execution, validation, and learning loops Architect production agentic systems ensuring integration of models, tools, and security measures while guiding the modernization of legacy systems Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience At least 12 years of progressive technology experience, with a minimum of 8 years in architecture roles responsible for enterprise decisions Experience architecting and operating enterprise AI/ML systems in production, including generative AI and model lifecycle management Deep cloud architecture experience on Google Cloud or a comparable hyperscaler, with strong security architecture expertise Proven ability to create standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps used across teams