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Leadership10%AI7%Enterprise Architecture5%Education level
Bachelor's degree48%Master's degree36%Doctorate9%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Microsoft
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2-5 years50%Less than a year30%1-2 years10%
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Principal AI Architect: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in US: $192,110 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $123,937 – $297,784 yearly
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AI Architect
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified Developer – AssociateSkills
LeadershipSoftware EngineeringAIGenerative ModelsGenerative AIPythonPrincipal Enterprise Architect & AI Lead | Founder
Newport, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Salesforce CertificationTOGAF CertificationSkills
WebassemblyLeadershipTLSGenerative ModelsAIGenerative AIPrincipal Architect | Professional Services AI SIEM Lead
Tifton, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerJNCIAAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociatePMPAWS Certified Sysops Administrator – AssociatePMI-ACP+25 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsISO 27002Communication SkillsTeam Lead, Principal Enterprise Architect & AI Operations Technical Lead
Ellicott City, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
CISSPCCNAMCSESkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementPrincipal AI Architect & Senior Program Manager
Salado, Texas
Licenses & certifications
ITIL CertificationPMPCCNASkills
LeadershipProject Management MethodologyAgileAICloud InfrastructureCloud ComputingFounder / Enterprise Architect / AI Innovation Lead
New Braunfels, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CompTIA Security+Microsoft Certified: Azure FundamentalsTOGAF CertificationSkills
Adobe MarketingProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation Skills
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What's the average time to fill a principal AI architect role?
The average time to fill a principal AI architect role is 862 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do principal AI architects tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a principal AI architect include: leadership, AI and enterprise architecture.
What licenses or certifications are common for principal AI architects?
Common licenses or certifications for principal AI architects include: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, TOGAF Certification and Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.
What are some job titles related to principal AI architects?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principal AI architects include: principal – enterprise multi-cloud & AI solution architect | AI strategy lead, principal AI architect & senior program manager and founder / enterprise architect / AI innovation lead.
What level of education is common for a principal AI architect?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a principal AI architect in the US, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a principal AI architect?
Most principal AI architects have 29 years of professional experience.
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