Chief AI Architect (GenAI)

Energy Exemplar

United States

On-site

USD 125,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Energy Exemplar seeks a Chief AI Architect to drive the integration of advanced AI technologies into their Energy Simulation Software. This role involves collaborating with product and engineering teams to implement innovative solutions, ensuring quality architecture while addressing the complexities of AI in energy contexts.

Qualifications

Minimum 8+ years in building cloud products.
Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies.
Strong knowledge in data structures and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of AI strategy for product organization.
Architect AI solutions for core platforms.
Collaborate with teams to enhance user workflows.

Skills

Data Engineering

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Cloud Architecture

Microservices Architecture

Problem-Solving

Education

BE/BTech in Computer Science or Data Science

Tools

OpenAI

Azure

AWS

Job description

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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 .

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.

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