AI Architect/Lead
We are seeking an experienced AI Architect to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions from concept to production. This role combines deep technical expertise in AI/ML with strong leadership and communication skills to bridge business needs with engineering excellence.
You'll architect scalable AI solutions, guide technical teams through complex implementations and balance cutting-edge innovation with practical business outcomes.
Essential functions
- Lead AI software development projects from initial concept through production, ensuring long-term scalability and excellence
- Design and define robust architectures for AI solutions, selecting the optimal cloud- or platform-agnostic technology stacks to meet project goals
- Stay at the forefront of AI industry trends and integrate emerging technologies while maintaining a balance between cutting-edge innovation and operational stability
- Drive technical decision-making by building Proof of Concepts (POCs) and prototypes to validate architectural assumptions
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to elicit, refine and finalize project requirements, ensuring they are comprehensive and aligned
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical efforts are directly contributing to the organization’s strategic objectives
- Influence and establish high-standard Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes at both project and program levels
- Set and uphold engineering best practices, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement
- Mentor Senior Engineers and Tech Leads, providing guidance on complex architectural challenges and career growth
Qualifications
- 7+ years of professional experience in developing production-grade systems as a Software Architect or Staff Engineer
- Extensive experience delivering complex AI/ML programs from initial Proof of Concept (POC) through to full-scale production, including long-term support and optimization
- Expert-level command of Large Language Models - Advanced Prompt Engineering, RAG and Agentic AI
- Vector/Hybrid search, document processing and guardrail implementation
- LLM fine-tuning, observability, monitoring and evaluation metrics
- High proficiency in Python and its ecosystem
- Practical experience across the modern technical stack, including Backend/Frontend integration, Data Engineering and Cloud Infrastructure
- Strong expertise in at least one major cloud provider (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and related ML platforms (Vertex AI), with a firm grasp of MLOps best practices
- Hands-on experience defining and implementing project SDLC and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines
Would be a plus
- Hands-on experience with Deep Learning (NLP, Computer Vision) using frameworks such as PyTorch or Hugging Face
- Experience in designing platform-agnostic solutions that scale across multi-cloud environments
We offer
- Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects
- Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Benefits package - medical insurance, sports
- Corporate social events
- Professional development opportunities
- Well-equipped office
About us
Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.
