• Serve as the technical owner for major systems or platforms within an established strategic direction • Define and evolve architectural patterns, design standards, and reference implementations • Lead design reviews and guide teams toward sound technical decisions • Identify and resolve complex technical risks spanning multiple components or teams • Design and implement critical or high-risk components • Review and elevate code quality across teams through deep technical feedback • Prototype and validate new approaches before broader adoption • Ensure systems meet requirements for scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability • Lead the technical design of AI-enabled capabilities using approved models, frameworks, and platforms • Establish patterns for AI integration and orchestration • Evaluation, testing, and validation • Safety, governance, and human-in-the-loop controls • Guide teams in applying AI responsibly within production systems • Act as a technical authority and escalation point across multiple teams • Mentor Senior and mid-level engineers by setting a high technical bar • Influence engineering practices, tooling, and standards through example and guidance • Collaborate with product, security, and platform leaders to align technical solutions with mission needs.