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AI Engineer Lead/Architect

Synechron
Plano, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026

We are seeking an experienced AI Lead/Architect to drive the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale AI and Generative AI solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AI/ML, Large Language Models (LLMs), Microsoft Copilot technologies, Agentic AI, and cloud-native architectures. This role requires strong leadership capabilities to define AI strategy, mentor engineering teams, and deliver innovative business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise AI and Generative AI solutions.
  • Define AI strategy, roadmap, governance, and best practices across the organization.
  • Design and implement AI-powered applications utilizing LLMs, RAG, Knowledge Graphs, Vector Databases, and Agentic AI frameworks.
  • Architect and develop solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, and Microsoft ecosystem technologies.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify AI use cases and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
  • Develop AI agents, copilots, and conversational AI platforms for enterprise users.
  • Design MLOps and LLMOps frameworks for model deployment, monitoring, governance, and lifecycle management.
  • Ensure AI solutions comply with security, privacy, responsible AI, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership, conduct architecture reviews, and mentor development teams.
  • Establish standards for prompt engineering, AI model evaluation, and performance optimization.


Required Qualifications

  • 12 years of experience in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, AI/ML, or Solution Architecture.
  • 5 years of experience leading AI/ML or Data Science initiatives.
  • Strong expertise in:
  • Generative AI and Large Language Models (GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama)
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Agentic AI and Multi-Agent Systems
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Knowledge Graphs and Graph Databases (TigerGraph, Neo4j)
  • Vector Databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, Azure AI Search)
  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Microsoft Copilot Studio
  • Azure OpenAI Service
  • Azure AI Foundry / AI Services
  • Azure Machine Learning
  • Python, SQL, REST APIs
  • Experience designing cloud-native solutions on Azure.
  • Strong understanding of API integration, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.


This is an excellent opportunity for a visionary AI leader to shape enterprise AI strategy and build next-generation Copilot and Agentic AI solutions at scale.

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000

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