AI Architect/Developer

Capgemini; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking an AI Architect/Developer to bridge AI strategy and production-ready solutions. You will design scalable AI ecosystems, select model architectures, and contribute to pipelines and integrations. This hybrid Long Beach-based role emphasizes secure, high-performance AI platforms across cloud environments.

You will lead and mentor teams, deliver robust code, and ensure data privacy while aligning with Agile milestones and architectural documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable ML infrastructure across on-prem, cloud-hybrid, or multi-cloud environments.
• 10+ years delivering enterprise AI/ML architectures and platforms.
• Ability to select suitable LLMs/SLMs/models based on latency, cost, and accuracy.
• Integrate AI services with security, governance, and data-privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into robust AI architectural blueprints.
• Write clean, modular production code.
• Tune, quantize, and prune models to meet performance thresholds.
• Lead development and mentor junior staff on best practices.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum framework with delivery milestones.
• Document data flows and API specifications.
• Ensure secure AI development practices and data privacy.

Skills

AI architecture

Python

CI/CD for AI

RESTful APIs

Docker/Kubernetes

MLflow/Kubeflow/W&B

Multi-cloud

Security governance

Agile/Scrum

Mentorship

Transformers

Vector DBs

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LangChain

LlamaIndex

FastAPI

Flask

Airflow

Kafka

Spark

Pinecone

Milvus

Weaviate

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

Go/C++

Pipelines

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

This is a hybrid role located at Long Beach, CA.

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

• Experience designing scalable machine learning infrastructure (on-prem, cloud-hybrid, or multi-cloud environments).
• 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.

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.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

• 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.