[Remote] AI Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stride, Inc. is seeking an AI Architect responsible for designing and delivering production-ready AI solutions across the organization. This role involves managing a small team of AI Engineers and ensuring that AI initiatives align with business objectives while leveraging machine learning for enterprise-wide impact.

Responsibilities

• Drives the conception, prototyping, and deployment of machine learning models—particularly in natural language processing (NLP) and recommender systems—across multiple product lines
• Leverages AWS and Azure ecosystems, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code tools to create and maintain production-ready AI systems that can scale efficiently
• Working from proof-of-concept through full productization, including data ingestion, model training, deployment, monitoring for performance drift, and iteration for continuous improvement
• Informs, influences, and supports product decisions
• Directly supervises 1–3 AI Engineers and occasional flex contributors on specific projects. Provides guidance on coding best practices, model development, and data governance
• Works closely with Product, Engineering, IT Managers, Data Stewards, and high-level executives to align AI initiatives with organizational objectives. Ensures that AI solutions adhere to governance and compliance requirements, including student data privacy
• Provides critical input and execution support, identifying practical opportunities for applied AI to drive business outcomes
• Ensures that AI deliverables are well-documented, reproducible, and monitored for ongoing performance and data integrity. Partners with governance teams and legal to adapt to evolving data privacy regulations and responsible AI practices
• Stays abreast of emerging trends and tools—such as large language models—and evaluates their applicability. Advocates for robust DevOps/MLOps, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize the impact of AI deployments
• Aligns K12’s AI capabilities with the needs of our schools & school services teams that will drive the adoption and use of actionable data to deliver improved outcomes
• Identifies and defines strategic opportunities for leveraging data science across other businesses and functions in support of K12’s mission, vision and long-term strategy
• Demonstrates a passion for education and the K12 experience, actively motivating and encouraging the same passion in employees

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, Engineering, or related quantitative field AND
• Six (6) years' related experience; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience designing and deploying machine learning models—especially NLP and recommender systems—using Python and common ML libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
• Proficiency with AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform to build scalable, secure, and high-performing environments
• High attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Professional integrity necessary to maintain confidentiality
• Strong planning skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to complete assigned duties within critical deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Proficiency with modern reporting platforms and tools
• Ability to grasp complex platform concepts and business models, in a digital context
• Ability to clear required background check
• Experience with MLOps frameworks such as MLflow or Kubeflow
• Familiarity with K12 education data or prior EdTech experience
• Experience working in an environment that emphasizes responsible AI, ethical AI, or complex governance practices

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive a bonus.
• Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

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