Senior Principal Architect, IT Applications (Dallas, TX, US) - American Airlines

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

This job is a member of the Generative AI Product Team within the Information Technology Division. In this role you will lead the vision and strategy for the effective use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies to drive organizational growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. You will work on pioneering projects that harness the power of artificial intelligence to solve complex problems and create significant business value. Our innovative and collaborative environment encourages creativity, continuous learning, and professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of experts, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build scalable and impactful AI solutions. Your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our AI capabilities and driving the success of our organization.

What you'll do

• Partner with a highly inspired and inquisitive team of technologists who are already developing and deploying applications to the highest standards.
• Design and develop end-to-end AI architectures that align with business goals and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders, to define AI strategies and roadmaps.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of AI technologies, frameworks, and tools to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
• Explore emerging technologies/practices with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning to with little or no guidance; incorporate these into architectural solution when appropriate.
• Present AI strategies, architectures, and results to executive leadership and other stakeholders.
• Work in an open, collaborative, trusting and thought-provoking environment, one that encourages diversity of thoughtful and creative solutions; one that supports experimentation with a fall forward culture.  
   

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or equivalent experience
• 8 years of application systems development experience
• 5 years architectural and design experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or related discipline
• 5 years of technical or team leadership experience
• 2+ years of experience leading AI projects and teams.
• 2+ years' Cloud architecture or development experiences in IBM Public and Azure 
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision techniques.
• Experience with MLOps practices and tools.
• Airline industry experience and multiple domain knowledge, including Commercial and Operations areas. 

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Background in Enterprise/Solutions Architecture or software engineering
• Command of architecture, design patterns and business processes
• Mastery of application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines
• Strong understanding of software development principles and practices.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in AI and machine learning.
• Expertise in working in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals, and passionate about building an innovative culture
• Strong technical leader able to drive to outcomes and mentor delivery teams
• Proficiency in data modeling, preprocessing, and analysis.

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: 

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. 
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.