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Sr Data & AI Solution Architect

Grocery Outlet

Emeryville, CAFull-time$165–190K/yrPosted 4mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$165–190K/yr
Location
Emeryville, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Grocery Outlet is hiring a Sr Data & AI Solution Architect. Grocery Outlet seeks a highly experienced Senior Data & AI Solution Architect to lead design and implementation of enterprise‑scale data platforms and AI‑driven solutions, translating business needs into robust architectures that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and strategic decision‑making across the organization.

Key focus areas include Design and implement enterprise‑scale data architectures supporting analytics and AI applications, Architect modern data platforms including lakes, lakehouses, warehouses, and real‑time pipelines, and Define AI/ML solution architecture covering model training, deployment, monitoring, and governance.

Successful candidates bring 10+ Years Data Engineering Experience, 10+ Years Analytics Experience, and 10+ Years Platform Architecture Experience. Important skills include Data Architecture, Cloud Platforms, AI/ML Frameworks, Enterprise Integration, Leadership, and Stakeholder Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data ArchitectureCloud PlatformsAI/ML FrameworksEnterprise IntegrationLeadershipStakeholder ManagementData LakesLakehousesData WarehousesReal-Time PipelinesModel TrainingModel DeploymentModel MonitoringModel GovernanceAWSAzureGCPApache SparkDatabricksSystem Performance OptimizationScalability OptimizationSecurity OptimizationCost OptimizationPredictive AnalyticsNLPRecommender SystemsGenerative AI ApplicationsMLOpsAI Lifecycle ManagementAPIEvent-Driven ArchitecturesData Sharing FrameworksData GovernanceData SecurityCompliance StandardsPrivacy RegulationsEnterprise Security FrameworksCoachingArchitecture StandardsDesign PatternsBest PracticesTensorFlowPyTorchScikit-LearnHadoopSQLPythonDistributed Data SystemsLLM-Based ApplicationsMetadata Management

Qualifications

10+ Years Data Engineering Experience10+ Years Analytics Experience10+ Years Platform Architecture Experience5+ Years Designing Cloud-Based Data Platforms5+ Years Designing AI/ML SolutionsAWS Architect CertificationAzure Architect CertificationGCP Architect CertificationDatabricks CertificationSnowflake Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

About Grocery Outlet:

  • Our Mission: Touching lives for the better

  • Our Vision: To be the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.

  • Our Values: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service

 

About the Team:

Our IT team’s mission is to push the boundaries of technology with the intention of going above and beyond to aid stores and customers and deliver timely solutions to benefit all members of Grocery Outlet. Our team consists of problem solvers and go-getters who are dedicated to being service-oriented and solving important problems.

 

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data & AI Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable data platforms and AI-driven solutions across the organization. This role is responsible for translating business needs into robust data architectures, enabling advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI capabilities that drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in data architecture, cloud platforms, AI/ML frameworks, and enterprise integration, along with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. This role reports to the VP - Development & Data.

 

Responsibilities Include: 

Data & AI Architecture 

  • Design and implement enterprise-scale data architectures supporting analytics, machine learning, and AI applications.

  • Architect modern data platforms including data lakes, lakehouses, warehouses, and real-time pipelines.

  • Define AI/ML solution architecture including model training, deployment, monitoring, and governance.

Clouds & Platform Engineering 

  • Lead architecture for data and AI workloads on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

  • Implement scalable pipelines using technologies such as Spark, Databricks or similar.

  • Optimize system performance, scalability, security, and cost.

AI & Machine Learning Solutions 

  • Architect and guide development of AI-driven solutions including predictive analytics, NLP, recommendation systems, and generative AI applications.

  • Support MLOps and AI lifecycle management including model deployment, monitoring, and versioning.

Enterprise Integration 

  • Design integrations between data platforms, operational systems, and AI services.

  • Establish APIs, event-driven architectures, and data sharing frameworks.

Governance & Security 

  • Define and implement data governance, security, and compliance standards.

  • Ensure adherence to privacy regulations and enterprise security frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement 

  • Collaborate with business leaders, product teams, and engineering teams to translate business problems into technical solutions.

  • Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance across multiple initiatives.

Leadership & Mentorship 

  • Mentor data engineers, ML engineers, and architects.

  • Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices.

  • Influence strategic technology decisions across the organization.

 

About The Pay:

  • Base Salary: $165,000 - $190,000 Annually 

  • Annual Bonus Program

  • Equity

  • 401(k) Profit Sharing

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & More!

  • Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

 

About You: 

  • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or platform architecture.

  • 5+ years designing cloud-based data platforms and AI/ML solutions.

  • Strong expertise with data architecture patterns (data lake, lakehouse, warehouse).

  • Experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or similar).

  • Hands-on experience with big data technologies (Spark, Databricks, Hadoop ecosystem, etc.).

  • Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, and distributed data systems.

  • Experience implementing MLOps pipelines and model lifecycle management.

  • Experience with Generative AI and LLM-based applications.

  • Knowledge of data governance platforms and metadata management.

  • Experience with real-time data streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, etc.).

  • Industry experience in retail, e-commerce, finance, or supply chain.

  • Relevant certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, Databricks, Snowflake).

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