Chief Architect (AI)

TL;DR

Chief Architect (AI): Leading the architectural design for a robust, scalable, and secure SaaS technology platform, defining vision, and prioritizing technology investments. Focus on architecting ethical AI/ML systems, modernizing existing architecture, and integrating emerging technologies like AI while ensuring data governance and security.

Location: Utah-based hybrid position requiring regular in-office days each week

Company

At hirify.global, we're building a people intelligence platform that transforms HR and sets people free to do great work, as a proven market leader driving innovation through thoughtful, sustainable growth.

What you will do

• Architect robust, scalable, and ethical AI/ML systems and platforms with integrated data governance.
• Lead architecture modernization initiatives, including integrating emerging technologies.
• Make architectural decisions balancing short-term goals with long-term vision.
• Oversee design and integration of new technologies, including AI solutions, into existing systems.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, policies, and best practices.
• Sponsor growth of a high-performing architecture team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in an architecture leadership role within a SaaS or technology company.
• Deep expertise in system design, modern web technologies, and cloud-based platforms.
• Extensive experience designing and operating cloud-native architectures, including data platforms and architectures supporting AI/ML workloads at scale.
• Demonstrated leadership in defining architectural styles, patterns, and standards.
• Strong executive-level communication skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related major or equivalent work experience.
• Employment with hirify.global is contingent on passing both a background and credit check.

Culture & Benefits

• Recognized great company culture.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous leave policies including 4 weeks vacation, 12 holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time off.
• 401k plans with up to 6% company match.
• $2000 Paid-Paid Vacation bonus.
• EAP through Headspace.

Hiring process

• AI used as an assistant to efficiently process and analyze candidate data.
• All final selection and rejection decisions are human-made.
• Employment is contingent on passing background and credit checks.