Principal AI Architect - IBM watsonx & Agentic AI

Our client, a leading organization in the technology and enterprise solutions sector, is seeking a Principal AI Engineer (Technical Lead) to join their team. As a Principal AI Engineer (Technical Lead) , you will be part of the Experis Practice supporting client engagements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, and innovative problem-solving skills, aligning successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Principal AI Engineer (Technical Lead)

Location: Remote (United States)

Pay Range: $90–95 W2

**What You’ll Do**

• Serve as the technical authority and trusted delivery lead for AI-driven engagements within the practice
• Design, develop, and deliver conversational AI solutions using modern orchestration and assistant platforms, implementing enterprise patterns for client use cases
• Lead multi-agent AI system architecture, including defining agent capabilities, action connectors, and workflows, leveraging frameworks such as LangGraph for complex orchestration
• Build and optimize RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines utilizing vector databases such as Milvus and OpenSearch, including document ingestion, embedding, and retrieval workflows
• Mentor and lead technical teams, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practice

**What You’ll Bring**

• 8–10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical lead role on multi-person teams
• Hands-on experience with enterprise AI platforms (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock, or comparable solutions within large-scale partner ecosystems)
• Proficiency in Python 3.10+ with experience deploying production services using FastAPI or similar frameworks
• Experience designing and deploying RAG pipelines with vector databases such as Milvus, OpenSearch, or pgvector
• Strong client-facing communication skills, with the ability to present technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders

What’s in it for me?

• Work on impactful enterprise AI projects that enhance organizational decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Join a dynamic, innovative team committed to professional growth and technical excellence.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment.
• Be part of a global organization recognized for diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive compensation aligned with market standards for senior technical leadership roles.

Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.