What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Architect position at Corteva?
SummaryWe are seeking an AI Architect to define and guide the end?to?end architecture for AI solutions across our Farming Solutions & Digital space. You will establish the vision, strategy, and standards for scalable, secure, and responsible AI - partnering with architects, engineers, data scientists, and product leaders to translate business needs into practical, high?impact AI capabilities. As the AI Architect, you will collaborate up, down, and across the organization to shape our technical direction and accelerate value delivery with machine learning and generative AI.ResponsibilitiesAct as a unifier across data science, platform, and software teams while owning the architecture and best practices for AI systems and solutionsDefine and communicate the AI architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap in partnership with key stakeholders across FS&D and enterprise counterpartsEstablish and implement AI architecture principles, technical decision?making processes, and best practicesProvide technical guidance and mentorship to architects and engineering teams on designing, building, and operating AI services and platformsIdentify, assess, and recommend emerging AI technologies (e.g., protocols, vector databases, RAG patterns, agent frameworks, feature stores, model gateways) to enhance capabilities and outcomesDesign reference architectures for data ingestion, feature engineering, training, fine?tuning, inference/serving, monitoring, and feedback loops across cloud environmentsPartner with security, privacy, and legal to embed Responsible AI, governance, and compliance controls (e.g., safety guardrails, model risk management, data protection)Build and maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders, vendors, and partners to align investments and accelerate delivery of AI use casesQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field10 years in software/system architecture with 5 years focused on AI/ML systems at enterprise scaleProven track record delivering complex AI solutions from discovery to production with measurable business impactExpert knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and tooling (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit?learn), data/feature platforms, and model serving/observability stacksHands?on experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), containerization, APIs, orchestration, and CI/CD for ML (MLOps)Familiarity with GenAI patterns (prompt engineering, fine?tuning, RAG), vector stores, model gateways, and evaluation methodologiesStrong grounding in data governance, security, privacy, and Responsible AI practices; ability to operationalize guardrails and controlsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to align diverse teams on architectural strategy and decisionsStrategic thinking, problem?solving, and decision?making skills; passion for innovation and continuous learning.#LI-BB1Benefits – How We’ll Support You:Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skillsBe part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better placeHealth benefits for you and your family on your first day of employmentFour weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidaysExcellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and fatherFuture planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement programLearn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva BenefitsCheck out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/lifeAre you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.