AI Architect

Eliassen Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,872 - 158,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior AI Architect for a hybrid contract position in Raleigh, NC. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in enterprise data architecture, hands-on AI system development, and expertise in Python, SQL, and tools like Snowflake and Airflow. This role involves architecting AI platforms and leading innovation initiatives. A bachelor's or master's in Computer Science is required. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise data architecture or engineering with hands-on AI system development.
• Strong experience with LLMs, GenAI, agentic AI, RAG frameworks, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with agentic AI systems, autonomous workflows, and AI copilots.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement AI platforms and data systems for analytics.
• Prototype and productionize solutions using tools like Snowflake and Airflow.
• Lead AI innovation initiatives and embed automation into business processes.

Skills

Python

SQL

PySpark

Snowflake

Hugging Face

LangChain

Vertex AI

Distributed systems

API design

Containerization technologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

This range is provided by Eliassen Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$95.00/hr - $115.00/hr

Senior AI Architect

Director of Recruiting at Eliassen Group

Our client, a leader in their industry, has an excellent opportunity for a Senior AI Architect to work on a 12‑month+ contract hybrid position in Raleigh, NC.

We can facilitate w2 and corp‑to‑corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Responsibilities

• Architect, Design and implement AI platforms and data systems for analytics, machine learning, and GenAI applications.
• Prototype and productionize solutions using tools like Snowflake, Airflow, LangChain, and Vertex AI.
• Implement RAG pipelines and multimodal solutions with a focus on performance and observability.
• Lead AI innovation initiatives and embed automation into business processes.
• Collaborate across teams to define frameworks and drive centralized AI integration.

Requirements

• 10+ years in enterprise data architecture or engineering with hands‑on AI system development.
• Expertise in Python, SQL, and tools like PySpark, Snowflake, Hugging Face, LangChain, and Vertex AI.
• Strong experience with LLMs, GenAI, agentic AI, RAG frameworks, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Background in distributed systems, API design, and containerization technologies.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.

Preferred

• Experience with agentic AI systems, autonomous workflows, and AI copilots.
• Proficiency in microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and rapid prototyping of AI solutions.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality.

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Job ID: JN-112025-104316

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

Inferred Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance