Principal Solutions Architect

Code for America believes government can work for the people, by the people, in the new digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we've worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions.

Our employees build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most.

With a focus on transparency and fairness, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we're building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact.

At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. Help us drive real generational change that lasts.

Code for America is looking for a talented Principal Solutions Architect . In this role, you'll be part of the AI Studio we are building to help state and local governments define, evaluate, prototype and test AI use cases : creating frameworks and platforms that enable responsible and effective AI adoption in the public sector. You'll drive innovation in how governments serve their communities and will contribute to the broader conversation around responsible AI in government.

About the Role :

As an AI Solutions Architect, you'll work with a team of data scientists, product managers, researchers and policy experts across our AI Studio initiative. You'll collaborate directly with government partners to understand their AI / ML needs, build rapid prototypes, and develop frameworks for responsible AI implementation. This role is critical in helping agencies move from AI concepts to practical, responsible solutions that serve their communities.

This role will report to the Senior Director of Solutions Engineering and is expected to travel no more than 10% of the time.

In this Position You Will :

• Technical Leadership & Solution Design :
• Design and implement AI-powered applications that solve real government challenges using modern AI services and tools;
• Build proof-of-concept applications combining multiple AI capabilities (LLMs, RAG, document processing, entity resolution, etc.);
• Develop reusable components and frameworks for common AI use cases in government;
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and implementation guides;
• Evaluate and integrate various AI / ML tools and platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Databricks, Amazon AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Platform Development :
• Lead the development of prototype applications that demonstrate AI capabilities in government contexts;
• Design and implement microservices architectures for AI applications;
• Develop APIs and integration patterns for connecting government systems with AI services;
• Create reusable templates and starter kits for common AI patterns : including reusable components for common needs like document processing, entity matching, and conversational interfaces
• Partnership & Strategy :
• Work with government partners to assess AI readiness and develop implementation roadmaps;
• Provide technical guidance on AI procurement, including RFP development and vendor evaluation;
• Lead technical discovery sessions to identify high-impact AI use cases;
• Develop frameworks for responsible AI deployment in government contexts;
• Create and deliver AI capability training for government technical teams.
• Other duties as assigned

About You :

It's a Bonus if You Have :

What You'll Get

Salary :

Code for America's salary provides visibility into our salary bands as part of our commitment to transparency and fairness. As part of our practices, we aim to target the midpoint of the 2nd quartile of the range for all new hires.

Offer targets vary based on market / geographic location. The offer targets for this role range from $143,884 to $176,138, annually.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Code for America is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Code for America Workers United :

As of October 27, 2023, Code for America has reached a CBA (collective bargaining agreement) with Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU (Office Professional Employees International Union, Local 1010). This position is not designated as part of Code for America Workers United.

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Salary : $143,884 - $176,138