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OpenAI29 days ago

Applied AI Architect - EDU

🇺🇸USSan Francisco, USsenior

Recruiter Fit Breakdown & Candid Summary

1

This is a high-level, customer-facing technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in both AI architecture and the nuances of the education sector.

2

The ideal candidate acts as a 'CTO' for their clients, balancing executive-level strategy with hands-on technical guidance.

3

Candidates without significant experience navigating complex academic governance, data privacy, and institutional stakeholder management will likely struggle.

4

This is not a pure research or software engineering role; it is a strategic, relationship-driven position focused on production adoption.

Role Responsibilities

  • 1Serve as the primary technical advisor and long-term relationship owner for a portfolio of education customers.
  • 2Develop and own technical account plans, including adoption roadmaps and value-realization strategies.
  • 3Lead discovery sessions with academic leaders, researchers, and IT teams to identify high-impact AI use cases.
  • 4Design secure, scalable AI architectures integrating models with institutional data, identity, and governance frameworks.
  • 5Guide institutions through technical evaluations, workshops, and proofs of value to ensure successful production deployment.

Skills Matrix

Must-Have Skills

6 required
AI Architecture(artificial intelligence architecture)
Education Sector Experience(higher education)
Technical Strategy
Stakeholder Management
Data Privacy(security and privacy)
Cloud Architecture

Nice-to-Have Skills

3 preferred
Change Management
Enterprise Software Deployment
Governance Frameworks
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