Profitero+ · 3 hours ago
Lead AI Architect
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $172K/yr
3+ years expProfitero+ is the leading digital commerce company, trusted by more than 4,000 brands worldwide. They are seeking a highly skilled Lead AI Architect responsible for designing, developing, and deploying intelligent systems using Large Language Models and managing AI workflows to enhance their product offerings.
AnalyticsBig DataData MiningE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsInternet
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy LLM-based systems, agentic applications and complex AI workflows using generative AI models (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, etc.) and relevant frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, Crew AI, or similar)
Deploy, operate, and iterate on AI systems in production environments, including performance tuning and cost optimization
Design and build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems using embeddings, vector databases, and semantic search
Build and optimize prompts and interaction strategies for LLMs to achieve desired outcomes in agentic systems
Integrate various tools, APIs, and data sources, potentially utilizing MCP Servers, to enhance model context and tool integration
Develop robust, scalable, and maintainable code in Python for all components of the agentic applications, from backend logic to API integrations
Implement testing, evaluation and monitoring strategies for agentic systems to ensure performance, reliability, and safety, and effective reasoning, tool usage, and failure handling
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions
Stay up-to-date with the latest research and developments in generative AI, LLMs, agentic systems, and protocols like MCP, evaluating their potential for our products
Contribute to the architecture and technical roadmap of our AI initiatives
Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in software development, with a significant focus on AI/ML applications
Proven proficiency in Python and experience with relevant AI/ML libraries and frameworks
Hands-on experience in developing applications utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) such as Claude, OpenAI (GPT-4, etc.), Google Gemini, or other prominent generative AI models
Experience in building agentic applications or workflows, demonstrating an understanding of concepts like planning, memory, tool usage, and multi-agent systems
Familiarity with AI workflow orchestration and agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, Crew AI, Haystack, or similar)
Practical experience with RAG architectures, embeddings, vector databases, and semantic search
Experience working with Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers
Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating external services
Solid understanding of software development best practices, including version control (Git), testing, and CI/CD
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Preferred
Experience with Snowflake is a plus
Benefits
Medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
Parental and family care leave
Family forming assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off
Company
Profitero+
Profitero+ is the leading digital commerce company, trusted by more than 9,000 brands worldwide.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.72MKey Investors
ScaleworksPolaris PartnersBank of Ireland Seed and Early Stage Equity fund
2022-05-03Acquired
2020-04-21Series B· $20M
2018-05-01Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
Sarath Bethapudi
Chief Technology Officer
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