Sr Staff Software Architect - Data Platform & AI/ML

Job Description Summary The Commercial Engine Services Business Intelligence team is building AI-enabled analytics solutions that empower faster problem solving and decision making across commercial and operational domains. We’re seeking a Senior Staff Software Architect who will split their time between building our platform strategy and developing advanced AI solutions. This dual-focus role combines software architecture and application development. You’ll architect data pipelines that feed the AI applications you build, establish secure development workflows, and ship production applications teams use daily. Roles and Responsibilities Architecture & Pipeline Development Define end-to-end data platform architecture from ingestion through GenAI development by translating business requirements into technical solution designs and implementation roadmaps Implement scalable architecture for AI solutions spanning machine learning, natural language processing, multimodal AI, and agentic systems Architect multi-layer data transformation pipelines and design data models optimized for analytics and AI/ML workloads including dimensional schemas, feature stores, and aggregate tables Build production-grade transformation code that converts raw operational data into trusted, analytics-ready datasets; implement incremental loading, schema evolution, and backward compatibility Establish data quality and observability frameworks including automated validation, schema drift detection, lineage tracking, and data cataloging to support discoverability and trust Ensure data architecture aligns with enterprise standards, cybersecurity requirements, data governance policies, and compliance obligations Security, Development Workflows & Platform Enablement Design and implement data security architecture; define access controls, data classifications, and retention policies that meet company compliance policies Establish development workflows—branching strategies, pull request standards, code review processes, and deployment procedures Build CI/CD pipelines for analytics applications and data transformations; implement automated testing, security scanning, and deployment automation Build monitoring and alerting for both data pipelines and applications—tracking failures, performance, costs, and user issues AI/ML Product Development Define, build, and evolve AI-powered software products that accelerate operations including LLM applications, machine learning models, and intelligent automation for supply chain optimization Develop Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that package domain-specific AI capabilities for reuse across the enterprise Package AI/ML models as robust, well-documented APIs that enable seamless integration into dashboards, applications, and operational workflows Develop backend APIs and services that power analytics applications; implement authentication, authorization, caching, and performance optimization Create reusable UI components and application templates that accelerate solution development; establish design patterns and code standards for application development Mentorship & Enablement Mentor junior developers on software engineering best practices, application development patterns, and data modeling Conduct code reviews for team contributions; provide feedback on code quality, performance, security, and maintainability Provide technical guidance on solution optimization and application architecture Create training materials and documentation that enable the team to build applications independently Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related field from an accredited university A minimum of 3+ years of hands‑on experience in software architecture, including building data platforms, pipelines, or applications in production environments and 2+ years building or integrating AI/ML models, applications, or intelligent features Desired Characteristics Technical Expertise Write production-quality code that meets standards and delivers intended functionality using the most appropriate technologies for the project (e.g., Python, Java, C#, TypeScript) Experience building and implementing cloud data platforms; understanding of data architecture, ETL/ELT patterns, and data management best practices. Proven experience with cloud data warehouses/lakehouses (Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) Expert-level SQL, query optimization, and performance tuning Expertise in development platforms and services: AWS, Visual Studio, Databricks, GitHub, etc. Experience implementing security frameworks, access controls, and deployment automation Familiarity with ML workflows, feature engineering, and model deployment; able to integrate AI/ML into applications Experience with prompt design, LLM orchestration, and agentic workflows / multi‑agent systems Domain & Business Acumen Experience building solutions for supply chain, manufacturing, maintenance, or operations is a strong plus Understands business metrics and can translate platform capabilities into quantifiable business outcomes (cost savings, time reduction, forecast accuracy improvement) Skilled in breaking down ambiguous problems, writing clear problem statements, and estimating model development effort accurately Stays current on AI/ML and cloud platform industry trends; brings practical innovations backed by proof‑of‑concepts Leadership & Collaboration Leads by example through delivering AI/ML products and platform engineering while mentoring the team on AI integration, prompt engineering, and model usage Able to work through ambiguity and drive alignment between AI capabilities and business needs; communicates model limitations, confidence intervals, and uncertainty clearly to non‑technical stakeholders Continuously measures solutions against user expectations while balancing competing priorities and maintaining build quality Personal Attributes Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex AI/ML concepts simply and translate effectively between data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders Effective collaborator who works seamlessly with BI developers, AI engineers, and business stakeholders Business‑minded approach that focuses on operational metrics, user needs, and business impact while designing AI and platform solutions that solve real problems rather than technical exercises Persists to completion by driving products through deployment, monitoring, and iteration while taking ownership of model performance and continuously improving accuracy Compensation The base pay range for this position is $131,000–180,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. Benefits GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and well‑being, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program; retirement benefits with company matching contributions; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability insurance; life insurance; and paid time‑off for vacation or illness. Equal Opportunity Employer GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Legal Notice GE Aerospace offers a great work environment and professional development through competitive compensation and benefits. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and may include random and reasonable‑suspicion drug and alcohol testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr