Principal Agentic Architect - 11386
TLDR
Design and orchestrate enterprise AI agents and integrations, bridging customer needs with product direction to deliver secure, scalable agentic workflows.
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AI Engineering & Agentic Orchestration
Own the build, configuration, and rapid prototyping of AI agents within Coupa Agent Studio, extending platform capabilities beyond standard out-of-the-box functionality
Specialize in prompt engineering, model tuning, and AI guardrails to ensure accuracy, reliability, and reduction of hallucinations within production AI workflows
Leverage multiple AI platforms, frameworks, and orchestration tools including Claude, OpenAI, MCP, and LangChain to design best-of-breed agentic workflows
Design and deploy extensibility frameworks including Embedded UI Assistant integrations and Model Context Protocol (MCP) capabilities for secure enterprise orchestration
Develop agent-to-agent communication logic and workflow orchestration across complex multi-step business processes
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Integration & Technical Leadership
Leverage deep API and integration expertise to support secure, low-latency connectivity between AI agents and enterprise systems including ERP, CLM, and CRM platforms
Partner directly with customer IT and security teams to address technical feasibility, risk assessments, governance, and enterprise security requirements
Understand and manage AI consumption strategies, platform resource utilization, and Coupa credit usage across agentic workflows
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The Field-to-Product Bridge
Act as the primary technical liaison between customer engagements and Product Management, identifying roadmap gaps and influencing future platform capabilities
Ensure technical delivery remains aligned to original architectural vision and “as-designed” specifications throughout implementation lifecycle
Support technical pre-sales initiatives by developing reusable Agent Blueprints and rapid deployment PoCs while serving as a technical feasibility expert
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Performance Tuning & Quality Assurance
Design authorization boundaries, simulation runs, and human-in-the-loop controls that govern autonomous AI decision-making and escalation paths
Develop evaluation frameworks and automated testing approaches focused on functional correctness and production-grade AI performance
Own ongoing monitoring, testing, health checks, and remediation of AI agents and workflow orchestration environments
Apply continuous improvement methodologies and human-in-the-loop best practices across AI-enabled technical solutions
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Must-Have Technical Expertise
Proven experience in technical integration roles including Middleware, API Engineering, or Systems Architecture with strong knowledge of REST, GraphQL, and JSON
Strong programming proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript (Node.js)
Experience building integrations and orchestration layers between non-deterministic AI systems and deterministic enterprise platforms
Understanding of Source-to-Pay (S2P) business requirements with the ability to map agentic workflows across procurement, invoicing, and payables processes
Hands-on experience with agentic frameworks and open-standard orchestration architectures including MCP, LangChain, AutoGen, or similar technologies
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Desired “Super Powers”
Strong builder mindset with the ability to rapidly move from concept to functional, deployable AI components
Advanced troubleshooting and debugging skills across complex AI systems, APIs, prompts, integrations, latency, and data quality issues
Ability to establish technical credibility and trust with executive stakeholders while acting as a strategic advisor on AI transformation initiatives
Experience supporting enterprise digital transformation and strategic consulting engagements within large-scale environments
Strong technical agility with the ability to quickly redesign and optimize agent logic within fast-paced implementation environments
Ability to clearly explain technical behaviors, limitations, and AI outcomes to non-technical stakeholders while building customer confidence
Deep understanding of Coupa APIs, Compose, configurations, and platform architecture with the ability to diagnose whether issues stem from AI logic, product limitations, data quality, or configuration setup
Proactive approach to customer education and expectation-setting throughout implementation and deployment processes
At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being . We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:
Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)
- Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
- Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
- Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
- Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .
Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.
Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, or evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel.
Location-specific benefits packages
Location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location.
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents.
Remote-Friendly
Fully remote role
Wellness Stipend
Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together.
Coupa builds a powerful total spend management platform that leverages community-generated AI to help businesses optimize their margins. Designed for organizations of all sizes, Coupa's technology is driven by trillions of dollars in spend data, connecting over 10 million buyers and suppliers across a global network.
- Founded
- Founded 2006
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
- Total raised
- $170M raised