Remote Senior AI Solutions Architect

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health insurance and retirement plan

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior AI Solutions Architect to design and deliver sophisticated AI solutions for diverse clients. You will translate complex business challenges into actionable AI strategies, architecting end-to-end ML systems and leading pre-sales with technical depth.

The role requires extensive experience in AI/ML, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and strong client-facing communication. Remote-first, globally distributed team, and competitive compensation included.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years in software architecture with focus on AI/ML (min 5 years).
• Experience designing and implementing large-scale AI/ML systems on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML domains incl. supervised/unsupervised learning, DL, NLP, CV, RL.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end AI/ML solutions tailored to client requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, PMs, and engineers to define scope and propose AI solutions.
• Develop proposals, architecture diagrams, and roadmaps for AI projects.
• Provide leadership on AI/ML best practices, data strategy, deployment, and monitoring.
• Evaluate AI/ML technologies, tools, and platforms for diverse use cases.
• Ensure scalable, reliable, secure, cost-effective solutions.
• Stay updated on AI trends and innovate proactively.
• Contribute to pre-sales with technical assessments and client demos.
• Document architectural decisions and best practices for knowledge sharing across teams.

Skills

Client communication

Presentation skills

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Engineering/AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a globally recognized leader in AI innovation, seeking an exceptional Remote Senior AI Solutions Architect . This fully remote position empowers you to design and deliver sophisticated AI solutions for a diverse range of clients, all from the comfort of your chosen location. You will be instrumental in translating complex business challenges into actionable AI strategies and architectures, leveraging cutting-edge technologies. This role demands a unique blend of technical depth, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between business needs and advanced AI capabilities. You'll work with a distributed, high-performing team, shaping the future of AI adoption across various industries. If you are passionate about building scalable, impactful AI solutions and thrive in a remote-first environment, this is the perfect opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design end-to-end AI and Machine Learning solutions tailored to specific client business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with clients, product managers, and engineering teams to understand needs, define scope, and propose innovative AI-driven solutions.
• Develop and present technical proposals, architecture diagrams, and implementation roadmaps for AI projects.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on AI/ML best practices, including data strategy, model selection, deployment, and monitoring.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate AI/ML technologies, tools, and platforms for diverse use cases.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Stay current with emerging AI trends, tools, and techniques, and proactively identify opportunities for innovation.
• Contribute to pre-sales activities, including technical assessments and client presentations.
• Document architectural decisions and best practices for knowledge sharing across the organization.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, with a significant focus on AI/ML solutions (minimum 5 years).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale AI/ML systems using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of various AI/ML domains including, but not limited to, supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and reinforcement learning.
• Expertise in AI/ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Strong knowledge of data engineering principles, MLOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent client-facing communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in a fully remote, distributed team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a retirement savings plan.

We provide a generous budget for professional development, including conferences, certifications, and online courses.

Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of working from anywhere, coupled with the support of a collaborative and innovative global team.

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

You will have access to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to shape impactful AI solutions that drive significant business value.

We encourage a results-oriented culture that prioritizes impact and innovation.