Infrastructure Architect (FTE / Hybrid)

NTT DATA, Inc.; Concord, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account / flexible-spd

Life and AD&D insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

401k with company match

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an Infrastructure Architect (FTE / Hybrid) to join our Concord, California team. You will lead architecture and technical direction for AI platforms, governance, and runtime platforms, shaping multi-region resiliency and observability across OpenShift AI, AWS Bedrock, Anthropic Claude, and OpenAI.

The role requires 10+ years in software engineering and infrastructure, with strong experience in distributed systems and MLOps.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering, infrastructure and architecture experience.
• Strong experience with distributed systems and AI/ML platforms.
• Experience designing highly available Tier-1 production systems.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term architecture and roadmaps with cross-functional teams.
• Lead architecture and technical direction for listed AI platforms and governance.
• Design and drive architecture across OpenShift AI/RHOAI, AWS Bedrock, Anthropic Claude and OpenAI.
• Lead initiatives for capacity planning, multi-region resiliency and DR strategy.

Skills

Distributed systems

AI/ML platforms

API platforms

Generative AI

Agentic AI

Model Serving

MLOps

Infrastructure

Software engineering

Architecture leadership

Tools

OpenShift AI / RHOAI

AWS Bedrock

Anthropic Claude

OpenAI

NVIDIA Super POD

Job description

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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Infrastructure Architect (FTE / Hybrid) to join our team in Concord, California (US-CA), United States (US).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate combines strong technical depth with the ability to define long-term architecture, influence roadmaps, and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Lead architecture and technical direction for:

• Agentic AI Platform
• Model Serving Infrastructure
• Prompt and Evaluation Frameworks
• AI Governance and Guardrails
• Agent Runtime Platforms
• Observability and AI Operations

Design and drive architecture across:

• OpenShift AI / RHOAI
• AWS Bedrock
• Anthropic Claude
• OpenAI

Platform Scalability & Resiliency

Lead initiatives involving:

• Capacity planning
• NVIDIA Super POD architecture
• Multi-region resiliency
• Cloud DR strategy
• High availability and disaster recovery

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering, Infrastructure and architecture experience.
• Strong experience with:
• Distributed systems
• AI/ML platforms
• API platforms
• Deep understanding of:
• Generative AI
• Agentic AI
• Model Serving
• MLOps
• Experience designing highly available Tier-1 production systems.

#LI-NorthAmerica

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $121,000.00 - $181,500.00. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, lifeand AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us .

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