Lead Architect - Generative AI & AI Strategy

Avangrid; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 117,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and growth

Generous performance-based bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis­

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and clear 02

Job summary

AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY seeks a Lead Architect for Generative AI to drive the development of AI platforms and secure, scalable AI-powered solutions across multiple Avangrid operations.

The role combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise to shape AI foundations and decision logic powering enterprise applications. Office-based in Orange, CT, Rochester, NY, or Boston, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 10+ years of professional experience; or a Master's degree with 7+ years of experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in a senior engineering or technical leadership role.
• Proven track record of building and deploying AI-powered systems or workflow automation solutions in a production environment.
• Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction for engineering and digital operations, ensuring alignment between AI advancements and business goals.
• Design and optimize how AI agents reason, retrieve information, and act within production systems.
• Architect how AI agents connect to external enterprise systems, defining authentication patterns, error handling, and data transformation standards.
• Develop systematic approaches to versioning, A/B testing, and performance evaluation to ensure consistency and accuracy across various AI scenarios.
• Provide expert guidance on generative AI best practices, advanced technologies, and emerging trends.
• Oversee the design and implementation of high-quality AI solutions, from initial ideation and data foundations to production-grade deployment.
• Establish the technical guardrails and safety frameworks required to prevent unintended AI behaviors and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implement the observability layer required to turn AI system behavior into actionable insights and measurable improvements.
• Lead efforts to reduce technical debt while ensuring AI systems remain reliable and stable during peak operational seasons.
• Support the configuration and deployment of automated workflows and AI-powered applications across the enterprise.
• Partner with business unit leaders to understand pain points and translate them into scalable AI use cases.
• Communicate AI strategy, technical progress, and business impact to executive leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY seeks a Lead Architect for Generative AI to drive the development of AI platforms and secure, scalable AI-powered solutions across multiple Avangrid operations.

The role combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise to shape AI foundations and decision logic powering enterprise applications. Office-based in Orange, CT, Rochester, NY, or Boston, MA.