Enterprise Architect - Artificial Intelligence

XCUTIVES INC.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Edison, NJ, is looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect - Artificial Intelligence to lead AI strategy and project implementation. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of systems architecture experience and expertise in designing scalable AI solutions. This full-time position requires leadership skills and includes mentoring teams. The role mandates working in the Edison office or client sites five days a week.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, with 5+ years focused on AI/ML.
• Deep expertise in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise-wide AI strategy and architecture roadmap.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align AI initiatives with business objectives.
• Architect robust, scalable, and secure AI/ML platforms and solutions.
• Lead the design of data pipelines and deployment frameworks.

Skills

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data engineering

MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow)

Docker

Kubernetes

Generative AI

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, AI, Data Science

Job description

Enterprise Architect - Artificial Intelligence

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Senior Consultant @ XCUTIVES Inc. | Executive Search Expert

We are seeking a seasoned AI Architect with 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, software engineering, and AI/ML solution design. This role demands a strategic thinker and technical leader who can drive AI innovation across the organization, architect scalable solutions, and mentor cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering impactful AI systems in complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise-wide AI strategy and architecture roadmap.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align AI initiatives with business objectives.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and guide adoption across business units.
• Architect robust, scalable, and secure AI/ML platforms and solutions.
• Lead the design of data pipelines, model training workflows, and deployment frameworks.
• Integrate AI capabilities into existing enterprise systems using APIs and microservices.
• Establish AI governance frameworks including model lifecycle management, auditability, and ethical AI practices.
• Ensure compliance with global data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Mentor and guide data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers.
• Promote best practices in MLOps, DevOps, and cloud-native AI development.
• Lead technical reviews, architecture boards, and innovation workshops.
• Monitor AI systems in production optimize for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Implement feedback loops and continuous learning systems for model improvement.
• Must work from either Edison office or customer office for all 5 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, with 5+ years focused on AI/ML.
• Deep expertise in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong background in data engineering, distributed systems, and enterprise integration.
• Experience with MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with generative AI, LLMs, and NLP.
• Certifications in cloud or AI/ML (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, Azure AI Engineer).
• Familiarity with industry-specific AI applications (e.g., manufacturing, healthcare, finance).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting, and Technology, Information and Media