Responsible AI Solution Architect

Are you passionate about advancing the positive impact of AI on a global scale? In this position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our AI initiatives are implemented responsibly and effectively.

 

Our Trust and Integrity Protection (TrIP) team works with other parts of Microsoft to ensure we continue to be one of the most trusted companies in the world.  A Responsible AI Technical Solution Architect is a senior technical professional who ensures that AI solutions are designed and delivered in alignment with responsible AI principles. This role bridges customer delivery (implementing AI solutions for clients) and seller support (guiding sales teams on AI solution proposals), requiring a blend of technical expertise, project leadership, and domain knowledge in security, data privacy and ethical AI. You might join customer calls or workshops with sellers to present our approach to Responsible AI, thereby building customer confidence. Step into the spotlight as one of our organization's go-to experts on Responsible AI—championing our core principles and ensuring full compliance with evolving regulations. This role requires technical AI expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to ethical AI.  You can also enjoy the freedom to work remotely, up to 100% of the time.

 

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Architect Ethical AI Solutions: Design frameworks that support scalable AI systems that prioritize fairness, transparency, privacy, and safety.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, engineers, legal, compliance, and business teams to ensure AI solutions meet ethical and regulatory standards.
• Governance & Compliance: Embed Responsible AI governance frameworks into solution design, including bias mitigation, explainability, and human oversight.
• Documentation & Communication: Maintain clear documentation of architectural decisions and communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with evolving Responsible AI standards, regulations, and technologies, and integrate them into architectural practices.

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Working knowledge of global AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, Canada’s AIDA, U.S. Executive Orders).

 Additional or preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML solution architecture, with a focus on ethical or responsible AI.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and MLOps.
• Familiarity with Responsible AI frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, OECD AI Principles, ISO/IEC 42001).
• Experience with bias detection, model interpretability, and privacy-preserving techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Certifications in Responsible AI, AI Ethics, or Cloud AI platforms.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, government).

Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.  Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay      Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

 

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