Principal AI Translation Architect, 200 Languages

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Design and spearhead the architecture of an advanced conversational AI platform that transforms traditional search into intelligent dialogue.

• Take ownership of systems that comprehend user intent, ascertain necessary information, retrieve data from various real-time sources, evaluate competing options, and generate conversational responses that guide users from discovery to transaction.

• Architect the AI orchestration layer that integrates multiple large language models, specialized agents, retrieval systems, recommendation engines, and external APIs.

• Compile and prioritize information from ticketing entities, hotels, airlines, restaurants, transportation services, mapping platforms, weather services, and other third-party providers.

• Develop AI-native systems for multi-step planning, conversational context, tool execution, result ranking, and recommendation adjustment based on user feedback.

• Establish technical vision and architectural standards.

• Assess emerging AI technologies.

• Mentor senior engineers, architects, and principal engineers.

• Make long-term strategic decisions regarding LLM strategy, retrieval architecture, agent design, memory management, semantic search, vector databases, knowledge graphs, and AI evaluation frameworks.

• Collaborate with Principal Architects on backend infrastructure, payments, blockchain, messaging, mini-programs, and platform services.

• Ensure smooth ecosystem integration with considerations for scalability, reliability, performance, and user experience.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven track record in architecting and delivering production-scale AI platforms utilized by a large user base.

• Demonstrated leadership experience as a Principal Engineer, Chief Architect, Distinguished Engineer, or similar senior technical role.

• Extensive expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, multi-agent systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic search, and contemporary AI orchestration frameworks.

• Strong grasp of recommendation engines, ranking algorithms, personalization, and conversational AI.

• Significant experience in designing distributed, cloud-native systems capable of functioning at a global scale with high availability and low latency.

• Practical experience in integrating complex third-party APIs and constructing systems that unify multiple real-time data sources into a seamless experience.

• Exceptional architectural judgment, with the ability to distill complex technical challenges into scalable and maintainable solutions.

• Proven capability to lead senior engineering teams, mentor architects and principal engineers, establish engineering standards, and make long-term technical decisions.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and executive leadership teams.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for creating category-defining products and addressing previously unsolved problems.

• A history of delivering ambitious, innovative products instead of merely maintaining existing platforms.

• Creative problem solver who can confidently propose and advocate for new ideas.

• Ability to adapt and utilize a diverse range of technologies.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and the growth challenges of an early-stage technology company.

• Exceptional entrepreneurial judgment that promotes autonomy over micro-management.

• Knowledge of football and international sports is a significant advantage.

• Some travel may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.