AI Architect

Capgemini Engineering; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 82,082 - 193,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Local policy benefits

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a highly skilled AI Architect/Developer in Seattle, hybrid to bridge AI strategy and production-grade implementation. Lead design of scalable AI ecosystems, select model architectures, and contribute to custom AI solutions and pipelines.

You will translate business needs into robust blueprints, write maintainable production code, and mentor junior staff while adhering to secure AI practices in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise AI/ML architecture experience.
• Experience selecting LLMs/SLMs and traditional ML models based on latency, cost, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into scalable AI architectural blueprints.
• Write clean, modular production code in Python.
• Conduct model tuning, quantization, and pruning for performance.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure secure coding practices.
• Work within an Agile/Scrum framework with delivery milestones.
• Maintain architectural documentation and API specifications.

Skills

AI architecture design

Enterprise AI/ML

Mentoring

Agile/Scrum

Code quality & security

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LangChain

LlamaIndex

MLflow

Kubeflow

Docker

Kubernetes

FastAPI

Flask

Airflow

Kafka

Spark

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life‑saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Location

Seattle, Hybrid 3 days a week

About the job you’re considering

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Architect/Developer hybrid to bridge the gap between AI strategy and production‑grade implementation. This individual will be responsible for designing scalable AI ecosystems, selecting appropriate model architectures, and directly contributing to the development of custom AI solutions, pipelines, and integrations.

Your role

• Translate business requirements into robust, high‑performance AI architectural blueprints.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable production code.
• Conduct model tuning, quantization, and pruning to ensure models meet performance thresholds.
• Act as a lead developer to mentor junior staff and ensure best practices in code quality and model security
• Comfortable working within an Agile/Scrum framework with frequent delivery milestones.
• Commitment to maintaining comprehensive architectural documentation, including data flow diagrams and API specifications.
• Strict adherence to data privacy standards and secure AI development practices
• Proven delivery of ninja with robust portfolio of quantifiable success stories

Your skills and experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering enterprise‑scale technology solutions, including AI/ML architectures, with a proven ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and high‑performance AI platforms.
• Ability to evaluate and select the right LLMs, SLMs, or traditional ML models based on latency, cost, and accuracy requirements.
• Expertise in integrating AI services with existing enterprise software ecosystems, including security, compliance, and data governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python‑based frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, LlamaIndex).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD for AI, model versioning, and monitoring tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Weights & Biases).
• Strong background in RESTful API development (FastAPI, Flask) and data pipeline architecture (Apache Airflow, Kafka, Spark).
• Deep understanding of the underlying principles of neural networks and transformer architecture.
• Ability to interpret and optimize model performance using formulas related to loss functions and optimization
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and familiarity with C++ or Go for high‑performance components.
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, Weaviate) and traditional RDBMS/NoSQL databases.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $82,082 - $193,440/year

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.