AI Architect

Persistent Systems; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Persistent is seeking an AI Architect in Charlotte, NC, to lead the design of enterprise AI platforms with autonomous agents and supervisory controls. The role emphasizes agent governance, safety, and responsible AI, partnering with stakeholders across business units to drive data transformation and scalable architectures.

The position requires 12+ years of experience and a strong background in multi-agent systems, planning, and tool-calling.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with agentic and autonomous AI architectures.
• Strong background in planning, memory, and tool-calling for enterprise AI.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional AI platform design.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture principles and plan technical implementation roadmaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape AI use cases aligned with business goals.
• Architect autonomous agent platforms with supervisory controls and human-in-the-loop workflows.
• Design multi-agent systems leveraging planning, reasoning, memory, orchestration, and tool-calling.
• Define agent communication frameworks using MCP and modern integration patterns.
• Evaluate hybrid strategies for LLM/SLM vs deterministic approaches in enterprise AI.
• Research emerging AI trends to provide strategic recommendations.
• Develop governance, safety, observability, and responsible AI frameworks.
• Define operating models for enterprise AI adoption and reusable architecture patterns.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to drive architecture standards.

Skills

Agentic AI

LLMs/SLMs

Autonomous Systems

Multi-Agent Architectures

Human-in-the-Loop AI

AI Safety

Prompt Engineering

Agent Governance

Memory & Reasoning

Orchestration

Tools

MCP Protocol

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

About Position

• Role: AI Architect
• Location: Charlotte NC (3 days Work from Office)
• Experience: 12+ years
• Job Type: Full Time
• Mandatory Skills: Agentic AI, LLMs/SLMs, Autonomous Agents, and Generative AI platforms

Expertise You'll Bring

• Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems Multi-Agent Architectures
• Agentic AI Workflows
• Autonomous Agent Platforms
• Human-in-the-Loop AI Systems
• Supervisory AI Architectures
• Agent Planning, Reasoning, and Memory
• Agent Governance and Guardrails
• Anthropic Claude
• Gemini
• Small Language Models (SLMs)
• Prompt Engineering
• AI Safety and Responsible AI

What You’ll Do

• Define architecture and design principles, support planning of technical implementation roadmaps.
• Partner with client stakeholders, Product Owner to identify, prioritize, and shape AI use cases aligned to business and data transformation goals.
• Architect autonomous agent platforms with supervisory controls, human-in-the-loop workflows, governance, and auditability.
• Design multi-agent systems leveraging planning, reasoning, memory, orchestration, and tool-calling capabilities.
• Define agent communication and interoperability frameworks using MCP (Model Context Protocol) and modern AI integration patterns.
• Evaluate and recommend optimal hybrid strategy for LLM/SLM and deterministic approach for enterprise AI applications, automation platforms, and transpiler solutions.
• Research emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to provide strategic recommendations.
• Develop AI governance, safety, observability, security, and responsible AI frameworks.
• Define agent mapping, policy recommendations, and operating models for enterprise AI adoption.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to establish reusable AI architecture patterns and standards.
• Support executive stakeholders through architecture reviews, technology assessments, workshops, and strategic advisory engagements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

For more details, please contact Siva Sankavi Murugan ([e-mail])

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”