Principal - Architecture

Role description

Role: Forward Deployed Engineer ( FDE )

Work Location: This is a fully remote position, open to candidates within the United States. The role requires close collaboration with distributed global teams.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer FDE you will operate at the intersection of executive problem framing rapid engineering and scalable architecture You will engage directly with client CXOs and senior leaders to identify a highvalue wedge build a working proof in weeks and translate that into a clear path toward MVP and scaled rollout on BlueVerse or nay hyperscaler platforms You will be embedded in deals and client journeysshipping real agentic systems not slides

1 Executivefacing discovery value shaping

Partner with Sales Client Partners and BlueVerse leaders to run CXOlevel working sessions that translate business pain into an Outcome Thesis KPI tree baseline uplift hypothesis operating constraints

Identify the right thinslice wedge for a rapid Proof of Value PoV high signal measurable low dependency enterpriserelevant

Communicate tradeoffs clearly what to automate vs assist where humanintheloop is required and what safe scale entails

2 Rapid Proof of Value engineering

Build a rapid PoV that demonstrates business impact technical feasibility trustworthiness

Implement agent workflows with tooluse integration to enterprise systems and lightweight UIexperience for stakeholder clarity

Create initial evaluation harness task success accuracy policy compliance toolcall success latencycost and capture baseline vs PoV lift

3 Agentic blueprint pathtoscale handoff

Produce a scalable Agentic Blueprint agent roles orchestration patterns toolsAPIs dataknowledge strategy guardrails observability and HIL escalation

Define MVP backlog and architecture decisions identityaccess audit logging fallback design policy boundaries and deployment model

Hand off cleanly to delivery teams MVP squads pods with a productionready plan

Required qualifications

8 years of experience in fullstack engineering solution architecture technical consulting with significant clientfacing delivery

Demonstrated ability to build quickly under ambiguity and still maintain sound architecture instincts

Strong experience with modern AI stacks including

oLLMs agent patterns orchestration toolcalling planningexecution loops memory patterns

oRAG knowledge embedding strategies chunking vector databases retrieval evaluation

oEvaluation offline online evals regression suites safety testsredteaming basics

Strong software engineering fundamentals APIs data pipelines integration distributed systems basics

Proficiency in Python one of TypeScriptJavaGo comfortable across frontend backend as needed

Cloudnative experience AWSAzureGCP containers CICD and observability fundamentals

Exceptional communication can translate technical complexity into business impact for senior stakeholders

Preferred qualifications

Proven delivery of GenAIagentic solutions in production not only prototypes

Experience integrating with enterprise platforms ServiceNow Salesforce SAP Microsoft GraphO365 DatabricksSnowflake etc

Experience with security governance for GenAI data boundaries access control auditability model risk compliance evidence

Familiarity with LLMOpsAgentOps concepts versioning telemetry drift monitoring cost governance FinOps

Domain depth in one or more LTM focus verticals TravelTransportationHospitality RetailCPG BFSI Manufacturing Media

Relevant certifications cloud security data are a plus

Core competencies what distinguishes top performers

Executive presence credible with CXOs can run a room and drive decisions

Structured problem framing quickly identifies the highestleverage wedge and measurement plan

Builder mindset ships working systems rapidly demos are grounded in real integrations

Judgment trust knows where agents must be constrained designs for safe autonomy

Repeatability turns oneoff wins into reusable playbooks and accelerators

Working model

Travel expected client workshops PoVs exec meetings

Operates in tight pods with Sales Industry leaders BlueVerse productplatform teams and delivery squads

Strong bias toward handson building this role is not purely advisory

Equal opportunity statement

LTM is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status

Other details

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with LTIMindtree (“LTIM”):

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision


• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage


• 401(k) Plan with Company match


• Life Insurance


• Vacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays


• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salary target for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and job level and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Depending on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of overall compensation like an annual performance-based bonus, sales incentive pay and other forms of bonus or variable compensation.

Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information provided herein is accurate as of the date of
this posting.

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