AI Architect

Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting

Job Family: Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting

Travel Required: None

Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

Lead the design and implementation of scalable AI architectures that align with client business objectives and industry best practices.

Collaborate with account leadership to identify and shape AI opportunities, contributing to business development efforts including RFP responses, white papers, and client presentations.

Architect and build AI platforms and pipelines leveraging cloud-native services (AWS, Azure, GCP, Palantir, Databricks) to support model development, deployment, and monitoring.

Apply deep knowledge of AI/ML lifecycle, including data preparation, model training, evaluation, and operationalization, with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Stay current with emerging AI technologies and frameworks, and assess their applicability to client use cases.

Drive hands-on development of AI solutions, including Generative AI and Agentic AI systems, ensuring robust integration with enterprise systems and data sources.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineering, software development, DevOps) to ensure seamless delivery of AI solutions.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior AI engineers and data scientists.

Ensure AI solutions comply with commercial and public sector standards for responsible AI, data governance, and security.

What You Will Need:

Bachelor's degree is required

Minimum EIGHT (8) years of hands-on experience in AI, machine learning, and data analytics, preferably in financial services or regulated industries.

Minimum TWO (2) years of experience with Generative AI and/or Agentic AI architectures.

Proven experience architecting and deploying AI solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Palantir, Databricks).

Strong understanding of AI/ML architecture principles, including model lifecycle management, MLOps, and scalable data pipelines.

Demonstrated success leading AI-driven modernization initiatives and delivering production-grade solutions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience in a consulting or advisory role, working directly with clients to define and deliver AI strategies.

Master's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline.

Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS/GCP)

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse:

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.