# Principal Forward Deployed Architect

Hiring organization: [SAP](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/sap)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/47b2b7c7-1b84-42b8-a42b-aa3275a6641a

Listed on SAP's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Principal
- Location: New York, NY
- Salary: 176300 – 374200 USD per year

## Summary

This is a principal-level enterprise architecture role at SAP focused on designing and leading complex AI transformation programs for large customers. The position suits senior architects with deep expertise in AI systems, cloud platforms, and SAP technologies who want to influence product strategy and mentor teams across multiple high-stakes engagements.

_Our summary, not SAP's wording._

## Skills named

Amazon Web Services (AWS), CI/CD, DevSecOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Python, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Tool Calling, Vector Databases

## Required

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related discipline
- 10+ years of software engineering and enterprise architecture experience with customer-facing delivery
- Expertise in Python and modern enterprise application architecture
- Deep experience with LLMs, agentic AI, RAG, GraphRAG, Knowledge Graphs, vector databases, MCP, and AI observability
- Extensive experience with SAP BTP, SAP AI Core, Joule, and SAP integration technologies
- Strong background in Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and cloud platforms
- Ability to architect large-scale enterprise solutions integrating SAP and non-SAP systems
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and mentoring senior technical talent
- Exceptional communication and executive stakeholder management skills
- Strategic thinking ability to balance business outcomes, technical excellence, and delivery execution

## Nice to have

- Experience defining enterprise AI strategy or AI Centers of Excellence
- Thought leadership through patents, publications, conference speaking, or open-source contributions
- Experience building reusable platforms, accelerators, or enterprise engineering frameworks
- Knowledge of regulated industries and enterprise governance models

Apply on SAP's site: https://jobs.sap.com/job/New-York-Principal-Forward-Deployed-Architect-NY-10001/1424105633/