AI Solutions Architect

10Pearls - United States • Tysons Corner, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced AI Solution Architect to design and implement cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions across a wide range of industries. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in generative AI (including, but not limited to GenAI), machine learning, data engineering, and scalable infrastructure, along with a proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels. This is a unique opportunity to join a global team of over 1,300 product and engineering professionals, shaping the next generation of AI innovation from our Vienna, Virginia headquarters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 7–10 years of experience in solution architecture, software engineering, or related technical roles, with 4–5 years focused on AI/ML
• Proven success designing and deploying AI solutions in production environments, including GenAI, NLP, and computer vision
• Strong understanding of the AI solution lifecycle—from business case and requirements gathering to deployment and monitoring
• Experience in client-facing roles, global teams, or consulting environments
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence both executive and technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty, Google Cloud ML Engineer, or Azure AI Engineer Associate

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of end-to-end AI solutions that align with both business objectives and technical requirements.
• Develop architecture blueprints covering model development, data pipelines, deployment frameworks, and system integrations—with a strong focus on GenAI, NLP, computer vision, and multimodal AI applications.
• Leverage deep knowledge of AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face) and enterprise architecture best practices (e.g., microservices, APIs, cloud-native design).
• Architect robust and secure AI platforms that support real-time inference, batch processing, and scalable enterprise workloads.
• Implement hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud strategies using modern data infrastructure (Kafka, Spark, data lakes), MLOps practices, and deployment platforms.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and responsible AI standards, incorporating governance, observability, and security controls into the architecture.
• Act as a technical advisor and thought leader on AI strategy and innovation across the organization.
• Define standards and frameworks for AI development and operations, contribute to the long-term roadmap, and mentor technical teams on AI best practices.
• Demonstrate thought leadership through internal knowledge-sharing, and, where applicable, public engagements or open-source contributions.
• Stay at the forefront of AI innovation, evaluating new tools, frameworks, and methodologies for business impact.
• Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to drive innovation while maintaining alignment with enterprise architecture and operational readiness.
• Translate rapidly evolving GenAI trends into practical, production-grade solutions.
• Partner with data scientists, software engineers, product managers, and business leaders to define technical requirements and deliver value-driven solutions.
• Facilitate clear and actionable communication of complex AI concepts, ensuring alignment across technical and non-technical teams.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical presentations, and proof-of-concept efforts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor in client engagements, articulating solution value and translating business needs into scalable AI-driven architectures.

Benefits

• Strong medical, dental, and vision plans with 60% of premiums for employees and their dependents covered by 10Pearls
• Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA) for the high-deductible health plan option
• Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match and immediate vesting after 90 days of employment
• Paid time off for vacation, sick/wellness, and personal leave
• Separate paid parental leave program
• Employer-paid short term, long term, life, and AD&D insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance programs, including life & AD&D, critical illness, cancer, and hospital indemnity for employees and dependents
• Full access to Tysons Corner Headquarters office with amenities: a state-of-the-art gym, fully stocked kitchen with snacks and cold brew coffee on tap, and free parking on-site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior