Director, Solution Architect, AI-Native Engineering

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Information Technology (IT)

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Director, Solution Architect, AI-Native Engineering you will design and implement innovative technology solutions that address client business needs within our Internal Firm Services practice. As a Director you will set strategic direction, lead multiple initiatives, and shape executive-level relationships while translating vision into action, promoting new ideas, and guiding the development of future leaders. In this role at PwC, you will oversee solution architecture efforts, balance long-term and near-term priorities, and help advance technology capabilities that support seamless integration, platform design, and effective delivery across engagements.

Responsibilities

- Setting solution architecture direction for AI-native engineering initiatives across client engagements and internal technology programs
- Translating business requirements into scalable technical designs that support platform integration, data flow, and application interoperability
- Leading architecture reviews for cloud, infrastructure, and software solutions, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform environments
- Guiding the design of enterprise architecture, system architecture, and information architecture patterns for modern technology ecosystems
- Evaluating emerging AI tools, development methods, and automation capabilities to shape future technology roadmaps
- Developing technical standards, architecture principles, and implementation guidance for engineering teams delivering complex solutions
- Advising leaders on feasibility, technology choices, and delivery tradeoffs across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Mentoring architects and engineering teams while strengthening solution design practices across the broader organization
- Building executive-level relationships to align technology strategy with business goals and delivery priorities
- Validating that architecture decisions support scalability, security, integration, and long-term platform sustainability

What You Must Have

- At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree
- At least 8 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Computer and Information Science, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Engineering & Business, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Management of Technology
- Demonstrating AI-native engineering architecture experience across client engagements
- Leading solution design for enterprise-scale technology platforms and transformations
- Translating technical visions into market-facing business growth opportunities
- Mentoring teams while advancing inclusive, technology-driven ways of working
- Applying cloud platforms, architecture methods, and technology road mapping

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $423,780. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $504,500. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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