Ai Architect needed

Posted 2 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI Architect Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI solutions for complex, high-impact projects. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to architect scalable AI systems that align with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Design and architect end-to-end AI/ML solutions for enterprise-grade applications. Lead the development of scalable AI infrastructure, models, and workflows. Evaluate and select appropriate AI technologies, frameworks, and cloud services. Build and optimize LLM, Generative AI, NLP, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning systems as required. Define system architecture, data pipelines, model deployment strategies, and monitoring frameworks. Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. Ensure security, scalability, reliability, and performance of AI platforms. Mentor technical teams and establish AI engineering best practices. Stay current with emerging AI technologies and industry trends. Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related engineering roles. Proven experience architecting and deploying production-grade AI systems. Strong expertise in Python and modern AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, etc.). Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, RAG, AI agents, and model fine-tuning. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Strong understanding of MLOps, CI/CD, containerization, and distributed systems. Experience designing scalable data architectures and AI pipelines. Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading AI teams or serving as a technical architect. Knowledge of vector databases, knowledge graphs, and AI agent frameworks. Experience with enterprise AI governance, security, and compliance. Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field. Project Scope This position is intended for high-complexity, technically demanding projects where architectural decisions have significant business impact. We are looking for someone who can independently lead AI strategy, system design, and implementation while providing expert-level technical guidance. Experience Required: 7+ Years Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time (as applicable) Seniority Level: Senior / Lead / Architect We are specifically looking for candidates with advanced AI architecture expertise who can handle challenging, large-scale implementations with minimal supervision.

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Python
Artificial Intelligence
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  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Jun 16, 2026
  • IND
    Bhavnagar4:12 AM
  • $762 total spent
    2 hires, 0 active
  • 22 hours
  • Tech & IT
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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