Solution Architect

Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company's culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates. Title of Role: Solution Architect (AI / Enterprise Systems) Location: Remote (US - East Coast preferred) Company Stage of Funding: Early-Stage / High-Growth (~140 employees, backed by top-tier investors) Office Type: Remote Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 + Bonus + Equity (ESOP) Company Description Our client is a rapidly growing AI-first technology company helping enterprises operationalize AI across core business workflows. They partner with organizations across financial services and life sciences to design, build, and deploy production-grade AI systems, including agentic AI, LLM applications, and large-scale cloud platforms. With strong backing and over 100 enterprise customers, the company is expanding its North American presence and building a high-caliber team to lead complex enterprise engagements. What You Will Do Engage directly with enterprise customers to understand business processes and technical challenges Design and architect scalable AI-driven solutions across cloud, data, and application layers Lead pre-sales solutioning, including architecture design, sizing, and technical proposals Act as a trusted technical advisor, guiding customers from problem definition to deployment Translate business requirements into secure, scalable system architectures Partner with global delivery teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions Build long-term relationships with senior stakeholders across financial services and life sciences organizations Represent the company's technical expertise in high-stakes enterprise engagements Ideal Candidate Background 8-15 years of experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, or similar roles Strong experience working with enterprise customers in financial services or life sciences Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP acceptable) Experience designing enterprise-scale architectures across data, AI, and application layers Proven experience in pre-sales solutioning and technical proposal development Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to translate complex technical systems into business value Preferred Experience with AI/ML systems, particularly GenAI or agentic AI use cases Experience with cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Terraform, DevSecOps tools) Background at cloud providers, enterprise SaaS companies, or consulting firms Experience working with regulated industries and compliance frameworks Advanced degree (MBA, MS in AI/CS, or similar) Experience working in global or distributed delivery environments Compensation and Benefits Competitive base salary: $200,000 - $250,000 Variable compensation (bonus) + equity (ESOP ~$60K-$80K annually) Fully remote flexibility (US-based) Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI systems for Fortune 2000 companies High visibility role working directly with co-founders and leadership Fast-growing company with strong enterprise demand This is a high-impact role for experienced solution architects who want to operate at the intersection of enterprise systems, AI, and customer engagement-designing real-world AI solutions for large-scale organizations. Recruiting from Scratch