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Slalom · 2 days ago

AI/ML Architect – Principal or Senior Principal

Slalom is a technology consulting company that partners with clients to accelerate their digital transformation journeys. As an AI/ML Architect, you will design and deliver innovative AI/ML solutions, lead projects across various applied AI domains, and mentor teams to ensure successful implementation.

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Responsibilities

Architect and deliver enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions including data pipelines, feature engineering, model development, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
Design scalable, secure architectures that integrate across cloud-native and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Lead projects across applied AI domains such as natural language processing, computer vision, time series forecasting, recommender systems, and generative AI
Enable GenAI and LLMOps adoption, including fine-tuning, RAG (retrieval-augmented generation), prompt engineering, and orchestration frameworks
Champion Responsible AI practices (explainability, fairness, privacy, bias mitigation, and governance) to ensure ethical and compliant AI delivery
Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools, providing clear recommendations tailored to client use cases
Lead and mentor cross-functional delivery teams of data engineers, ML engineers, and consultants, ensuring on-time, high-quality outcomes
Support business development through proposals, client pitches, solution accelerators, and thought leadership
Coach and mentor junior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation across the AI/ML practice

Qualification

AI/ML solutions architectureCloud AI/ML servicesML/DL frameworksGenAI frameworksMLOps/LLMOpsPython programmingData engineeringBusiness acumenProblem-solvingCritical thinking

Required

6+ years of experience implementing ML/AI models in production (classical ML, deep learning, or generative AI)
3+ years of experience in professional consulting or IT services, with proven ability to lead client-facing engagements
Deep expertise in ML/DL (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
Demonstrated proficiency in GenAI frameworks (Hugging Face, LangChain)
Strong programming skills in Python, R, or Scala with hands-on experience building scalable ML pipelines
Proficiency in cloud AI/ML services (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, GCP Vertex AI) and big data ecosystems (Spark, Databricks, Kafka, Snowflake)
Experience with MLOps/LLMOps, CI/CD, observability, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong understanding of AI solution architecture, balancing performance, scalability, cost, and governance
Ability to communicate complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, influencing executive decision-making
Experience managing delivery teams and shaping AI/ML roadmaps for enterprise clients
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and business acumen, with an innovative mindset

Benefits

Meaningful time off and paid holidays
Parental leave
401(k) with a match
A range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage
Adoption and fertility assistance
Short/long-term disability
Yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses
Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance

Company

Slalom Consulting is a business and technology consulting firm that designs and builds strategies and systems to help its clients

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.69M
2013-04-12Series Unknown· $1.69M

Leadership Team

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Brad Jackson
CEO
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John Tobin
Co-Founder and Executive President, EMEA & APAC
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