Chief AI Architect (GenAI)

Energy Exemplar; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 336,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Exemplar seeks a Chief AI Architect to drive AI integration in their simulation software, enhancing decision-making and user workflows. The role involves overseeing advanced AI solutions and collaborating with various teams to shape innovative product strategies. A candidate with extensive experience in cloud product development and AI technologies will excel in this agile, forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of recent experience in building cloud products.
• Experience leading GenAI or AI/ML-powered product initiatives.
• Strong knowledge with Database technologies, e.g., SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of AI strategy across the product organization.
• Architect and oversee AI solutions that span machine learning and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to prototype and productionize AI-powered capabilities.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Data Engineering

Problem-Solving

Education

BE/BTech in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

.NET

Job description

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are having to navigate the complexities of the energy ecosystem. We seek to enable our customers to do so with confidence .

Our mission: Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions.

Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, Energy Exemplar’s PLEXOS modeling and simulation software is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. On one unified platform, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are revolutionizing the energy ecosystem and seamlessly planning for the future of energy with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.

Our impact is global and is being recogni z ed across the industry :

• Finalist for the 2024 Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards in the 'Technologies of Change' category
• Finalist for the 2024Go:Tech Awardsin the 'Most Innovative Use of Technology’ category
• 2022 USEA/USAID Corporate Volunteer of the Year
• 2022 Impact Award Winner for ourimpact on the energy industry and the current energy transition

At Energy Exemplar, we believe in empowering our people by offering flexibility in how, when, and where they work. This flexibility has been a cornerstone of our success, fueling significant growth over the years, with the company expanding at an impressive rate of approximately 30% year over year . We understand that the best results come when our team members can balance their professional and personal lives, so we support various working arrangements that help you thrive.

We don’t just celebrate the excellence of our product s but champion the quality of our people. They own their outcomes and perform to their best – every day. whether you're working from home, in the office, or on the go. Our flexible work culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and trust, making it easier to stay engaged and connected, no matter where you are. That’s what makes us who we are and a great place to work. Our core values ‘Customer Success ’ , ‘One Global Team ’ , ‘Integrity and Ownership’ and ‘Innovation Excellence’ reflect the way we work and are always a t the forefront of everything we do .

**Candidates that are local to the San Francisco, CA area will be given first preference.

About the Position

Energy Exemplar is the global leader in Energy Simulation Software, empowering the world’s most critical energy decisions with precision and foresight. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the most informed choices at the most impactful times - now with the transformative power of AI.

We are seeking a visionary Chief AI Architect to lead the execution of our AI strategy across the product organization. This role is central to driving the integration of advanced AI, including Generative AI, into our core platforms—enhancing decision-making, optimizing user workflows, and delivering intelligent, scalable product experiences.

As a technical leader, you will architect and oversee AI solutions that span machine learning, natural language processing, and large-scale cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate deeply with product, engineering, data science, and research teams to prototype, pilot, and productionize AI-powered capabilities that transform how users interact with our software.

Your impact will extend beyond implementation—defining the roadmap for AI innovation, ensuring architectural integrity, and embedding AI into the DNA of product development. If you are passionate about delivering enterprise-ready AI, shaping product strategy, and leading with technical excellence, we invite you to shape the future of the energy sector with us.

Cloud Architecture and Development

• Ensure quality of Architecture and design of systems
• Champion the integration ofGenAIcapabilities into existing and new products
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Product, Data Science, Customer Support, and Sales to define and deliver impactfulGenAIfeatures.
• Implement product features in existing and new services that make up the PLEXOS Cloud Platform
• Work collaboratively with development teams to translate existing solutions to a cloud platform
• Translate high level abstract business requirements into Cloud specific software design
• Follow best engineering practices to ensure scalable, reliable and performant software solutions and ensure compliance to software quality standards

Customer Support

• Work collaboratively with the Customer Support team to successfully process Tier 4 support cases
• Work collaboratively with the Global Product Development Team to ensure customers are supported in current cloud platforms and future releases
• Our Architecture team is multi-national, and the ideal candidate will work across most time zones

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of recent experience in building cloud products
• Experience leading GenAI or AI/ML-powered product initiatives
• Familiarity with prompt engineering, LLM tuning, or working with foundation models
• Practical exposure to Big Data, Machine Learning, or GenAI technologies such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, LangChain, or similar tools
• Data Engineering expertise with strong experience working withPython
• Knowledge with cloud-based data technologies such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Bricks is optionally desirable.
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft and .NET technology stack
• C#,Asp Net Core, Entity Framework Core, Unit Testing, Logging/App insights
• Strong knowledge with Database technologies (i.e. SQL Server, Duck DB, Parquet)
• Strong experience in architecting and building distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and designing for performance
• Experience with Microservices Architecture
• Hands on experience with Azure or AWS
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities
• Ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment
• Proven ability to influence others and strong analytical thinking skills
• Hands on experience of deploying products for both Linux and Windows
• BE/BTech in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field

Energy Exemplar is an equal opportunities employer and we value your unique identity and perspective . We are fully committed to providing and fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Bring your authentic self and help us build an inclusive world together! To support you in being the best version of yourself during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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