SeniorPrincipal Solutions Architect, Open Source AI

Who We Are

We exist to unlock human potential.

Too often AI drains itdrains budgets drains energy resources drains ownership of data. OpenTeams was founded to change that. We build AI that empowers. Our models are energy-efficient cost-effective and fully yours.

Our ethos is open source. That means freedom trust and accountability are built into every line of code. We reinvest 3% of our profits back into the open-source community because we believe tech is most powerful when it serves everyone.

At our core we value freedom teamwork accountability and uncompromising quality. If you want to fight Goliath and shape tools that set people free OpenTeams is the place to do it.

Please note: This position is remote but based out of Colorado Springs CO. Candidates must either already reside in Colorado or be willing to relocate to be considered.

About the Role

OpenTeams is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior/Principal Solution Architect to join our growing this pivotal role you will be a trusted advisor to our clients leading the ideation design and/or implementation of complex large-scale open-source AI solutions. You will leverage your expertise in AI/ML data science cloud/on-prem platforms and open-source technologies to translate business requirements into technical architectures guide development teams and ensure successful project delivery. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption across diverse organizations and contribute to the vibrant open-source community.

What Youll Do

Specific responsibilities will vary depending on experience and interest but will be drawn from the following areas:

• Solution Leadership: Lead the end-to-end architectural design and technical strategy for complex open-source AI solutions from initial concept to deployment and optimization.
• Client Engagement: Act as a primary technical point of contact for clients understanding their business challenges identifying opportunities for AI innovation and effectively communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical Advisory: Provide expert guidance and recommendations on open-source AI frameworks libraries tools and platforms (e.g. PyTorch JAX Kubeflow Ray MCP and relevant open-source LLMs etc).
• Architecture Definition: Develop comprehensive architectural blueprints including data pipelines model training and deployment strategies MLOps practices security considerations and integration patterns.
• Pre-Sales Support: Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to articulate OpenTeams capabilities present technical solutions and contribute to proposals and statements of work.
• Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in open-source AI contribute to technical blogs whitepapers and presentations and represent OpenTeams at industry conferences and events.
• Community Engagement: Actively participate in and contribute to relevant open-source projects and communities surrounding AI & ML.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.

What Were Looking For

• Open Source Expertise: Deep practical experience with a wide range of open-source AI frameworks libraries and tools with an emphasis on AI/ML
• Software Engineering: Strong background in software engineering principles design patterns and best practices. Proficiency in Python is essential.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to analyze complex technical problems propose innovative solutions and drive them to successful implementation.
• Leadership: Strong leadership mentoring and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Technical Experience: Deep technical expertise in at least one core area and sound understanding of several other areas: Numerical Computing Distributed & High-Performance Computing Infrastructure/Cloud Data Science/Machine Learning MLOps Data Engineering Generative AI Agentic AI LLMs etc.

Bonus Points

• Significant contributions to open-source AI or Scientific Python/PyData ecosystem (e.g. code contributions active maintainership leadership roles).
• Active participation and contributions to the Open Source communities (e.g. presenting at conferences organizing meetups contributing to libraries like PyTorch NumPy etc).
• Previous experience in a consulting role is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with government agencies or on government contracts.
• Existing U.S. government security clearance or the willingness and ability to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Medical Dental & Vision 100% paid for employees 75% for dependents
• 401(k) Match Up to 5% with full vesting after 2 years
• Unlimited PTO With a required minimum of 15 days off annually
• Fully Remote Setup Includes up to $3000 equipment reimbursement
• Continuous Education Includes up to $500 reimbursement
• Disability & Life Insurance 100% employer-paid
• HSA & FSA Options With monthly HSA contributions from OpenTeams

Why Join OpenTeams

• Impactful Work: Work on cutting-edge AI projects that solve real-world problems for a diverse range of clients while ensuring intelligence remains distributed and sovereign
• Open Source Focus: Be at the forefront of open-source AI innovation and contribute to the community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate and talented individuals who are dedicated to mutual success and continuous learning.
• Growth Opportunities: Continuous learning and professional development opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.

Grow With Us

At OpenTeams growth isnt just about the companyits about you.

We believe the best careers are built at the edge of your potential. That is where new tools ideas and technologies change the world. Here youll work alongside pioneers of AI solving problems that matter: making AI more transparent more ethical and more empowering.

Opportunities arent limited by geography. Youll collaborate with global experts contribute to open source projects that power the worlds technology and stretch your skills daily.

We invest in curiosity creativity and ownership. That means youll be trusted to take big swings supported to learn fast and celebrated for bold thinking.