Senior AI Architect

Company Overview Transforming the Future of Enterprise Planning. At o9, our mission is to be the most value‑creating platform for enterprises by transforming decision‑making through an AI‑first approach. By integrating siloed planning capabilities and eliminating billions in value leakage, we help businesses plan smarter and faster, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing waste for better outcomes for both businesses and the planet. Global leaders such as Google, PepsiCo, Walmart, T‑Mobile, AB InBev, and Starbucks trust o9 to optimize their supply chains. Senior AI Architect – Role Overview We are restructuring our technology organization around purpose‑built engineering groups, upgrading to modern tech stacks and AI‑first software to drive a streamlined, R&D‑focused powerhouse. As part of this transformation, we are building a world‑class core AI function to serve as the foundational intelligence layer across all product engineering domains. This is a premier technical individual‑contributor (IC) role with the structural weight, seniority, and impact of an SVP. We look for leaders who have lived at the bleeding edge of artificial intelligence in industry‑defining technology companies and can translate bold architectural vision into production reality. Responsibilities What you’ll own: Neurosymbolic Platform Architecture – architect the hybrid systems that blend large language models (LLMs) with deterministic, constraint‑based planning engines and deliver scalable code and system designs. AI Strategy & Governance – set the technical standard for how AI is implemented across the engineering organization, ensuring framework consistency, performance optimisation, and enterprise‑grade reliability. Cutting‑Edge R&D Evaluation – continuously evaluate, benchmark, and integrate state‑of‑the‑art models, agentic workflows, and vector infrastructures into the core platform. Technical Truth – serve as the ultimate technical court of appeal for complex AI engineering roadblocks, deep triage, and algorithmic limitations. Deliverables What you’ll build: The foundational architecture for o9’s neurosymbolic AI engine, bridging connectionist (neural networks) and symbolic AI. Frameworks and blueprints that enable hundreds of product engineers to ship AI‑driven capabilities safely, predictably, and continuously. A next‑generation intelligence layer that allows 10,000 enterprise customers to run autonomous business planning at a scale far beyond our current footprint. Qualifications What you’ll have: 15+ years of deep engineering experience with a distinguished track record of building and transforming advanced software platforms. Tier‑1 tech background – significant engineering tenure at a premier technology organization such as FAANG, Uber, Slack, Snowflake, Stripe, Datadog, or comparable. Proven AI leadership – clear track record as a principal or lead architect on production‑grade AI/ML systems at massive scale. Neurosymbolic aptitude – hands‑on familiarity with large language models (generative AI, embeddings, vector databases) and traditional, structured, constraint‑based symbolic computation. High autonomy – direct, fast, and exceptionally comfortable operating without bureaucratic approval chains; owning architectural decisions and being accountable for outcomes. Compensation and Benefits Annual salary range: $203,752–$280,159. Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in our medical, retirement, and other company‑sponsored benefits. The above information reflects the expected base salary range, although the lower and upper bounds may vary based on location, skills, experience, certifications, licenses, or other relevant factors. Equal Opportunity Employer o9 is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr