AI Architect - Internal Business Applications

meridianlinkUS RemoteResearch & Development

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Salary

$150K – $200K

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Remote

Experience

Senior · 8+ yrs

Posted

7 Oct 2026

Status

Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

MeridianLink seeks an AI Architect for Internal Business Applications to lead the technical direction for artificial intelligence and intelligent automation within internal corporate operations. Based remotely in the US, this position suits an experienced software architecture professional looking to drive enterprise-wide business transformation through secure AI workflows.

Role Overview

The AI Architect, Internal Business Applications, defines and maintains the reference architecture for AI capabilities across MeridianLink. The position oversees the end-to-end design of modern artificial intelligence solutions that optimize internal functions like Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Customer Success. Responsibilities cover architectural vision, security compliance, data integration, and engineering leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Define the architectural vision, principles, and governance framework for AI-first capabilities, LLM orchestration, and agentic workflows.

Develop reference architectures for AI runtimes, model serving, security controls, and secure enterprise data access.

Establish non-functional requirements including reliability, performance, scalability, cost optimization, and compliance.

Translate operational requirements from Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Customer Success into scalable architectures.

Design and implement intelligent automation, document processing, and business process optimization solutions.

Establish enterprise data integration strategies and quality standards supporting AI readiness across ERP, CRM, and HCM platforms.

Develop APIs and reusable services to enable scalable AI adoption.

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify high-impact AI opportunities and define implementation roadmaps.

Contribute to MLOps and LLMOps capabilities covering pipeline standardization, model observability, and lifecycle management.

Lead adoption and change management efforts for AI-enabled solutions.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience in software architecture, platform engineering, AI/ML systems design, data architecture, or related disciplines.

At least 4 years of experience designing and deploying production-scale AI systems, including large language models and intelligent automation.

Expertise in modern AI architectures such as LLM serving, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, and agentic orchestration.

Track record of designing enterprise-scale systems focusing on observability, reliability, scalability, and cost optimization.

Proficiency in Python, SQL, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and data platforms like Databricks and Snowflake.

Strong executive communication skills and understanding of enterprise security, identity management, and data governance.

Nice to Have

Experience in fintech, financial services, or enterprise SaaS environments.

Hands-on background in LLM fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and vector databases.

Familiarity with enterprise ecosystems like ERP, CRM, HCM, and financial systems.

Knowledge of event-driven architectures and real-time data processing.

Understanding of AI governance, model monitoring, and drift detection.

Background in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Prior work in high-scale, product-based, or global environments.

Skills and Tools

Python

SQL

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform

Docker

Kubernetes

Databricks

Snowflake

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $150K – $200K

About the Company

MeridianLink operates in the technology sector, supporting financial services, enterprise SaaS, and related business domains through digital solutions and internal business applications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Python SQL AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform Docker Kubernetes Databricks Snowflake LLM RAG MLOps Fine-tuning Prompt Engineering Distributed Systems

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the AI Architect role?

The salary range is $150K to $200K.

Where is the position located?

The position is US Remote.

How many years of overall experience are required?

Candidates must have 8 or more years of experience in software architecture, platform engineering, AI/ML systems design, data architecture, or related technical disciplines.

What production AI experience is necessary?

Candidates need at least 4 years of experience designing and deploying production-scale AI systems, including large language models, agent orchestration frameworks, and intelligent automation solutions.

What technical skills are explicitly required?

Required technical skills include Python, SQL, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and modern data platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake.

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The application is on the official meridianlink careers page.

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