AI Architect

The AI Architect is a strategic visionary responsible for the high-level design and governance of Virtusa’s AI platforms. With over a decade of experience, the role defines the architecture supporting multiple AI use cases across the enterprise, ensuring solutions are cutting-edge, cost-effective, secure, and compliant with global regulations. The architect advises C-suite stakeholders on the "Buy vs. Build" strategy for LLMs and Vector Stores.

• 10+ years of professional experience in software/data architecture with a portfolio of enterprise-scale AI/ML projects
• Expertise in Python, Google Gemini, LangChain, and VectorDB technologies (Pinecone, Weaviate, etc.)
• Expert-level knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically Vertex AI, GKE, and enterprise security frameworks
• Comprehensive understanding of AI governance, including security guardrails, PII masking, and ethical AI frameworks
• Deep understanding of MLOps and LLMOps, including CI/CD/CT for language models
• Experience contributing to whitepapers, patents, or industry conferences is highly desirable
• Preferred Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field (CS, Math, AI, etc.)

• Design distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures incorporating AI capabilities
• Define architecture supporting multiple AI use cases across the enterprise
• Ensure AI solutions are cost-effective, secure, and compliant with global regulations
• Advise C-suite stakeholders on "Buy vs. Build" strategy for LLMs and Vector Stores
• Design custom evaluation frameworks to measure business impact and system reliability
• Present complex AI roadmaps to VP and C-suite level stakeholders focusing on risk mitigation and ROI