Zhone Technologies · 1 day ago
Senior AI Cloud Architect
Zhone Technologies is seeking a Senior AI Cloud Architect with deep expertise in AI/LLM system design and cloud-native architectures. This role will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable AI-powered applications, working closely with engineering and product teams from concept through production.
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Responsibilities
Architect, design, and deliver AI/LLM-powered cloud-native applications from initial concept through production deployment
Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, including integration with vector databases
Lead architectural decisions for agentic AI systems, including deployment, orchestration, and scalability
Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, technical design documents, and AI/ML white papers
Build and deploy applications on Kubernetes-based cloud platforms, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
Work with large datasets, including data preparation, model training, and fine-tuning workflows
Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies, tools, and protocols into the platform architecture
Ensure best practices across cloud infrastructure, AI governance, observability, and performance optimization
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in software engineering, systems architecture, or a related technical role, with significant hands-on experience designing and delivering AI/LLM-driven, cloud-native applications
Senior-level experience as an Architect with a strong focus on AI / LLM development
Proven experience building cloud-native applications deployed on Kubernetes
Hands-on experience designing and implementing RAG pipelines and working with vector databases
Experience using MCP or A2A protocols
Deep understanding of Transformer-based architectures, including BERT and related models
Demonstrated experience creating AI architecture and design documentation (e.g., white papers, design specs)
Experience building and deploying agentic AI agents in production environments
Strong background working with large datasets, including model training and fine-tuning
Proven track record of delivering applications end-to-end, from design through production
Preferred
Experience building highly scalable SaaS platforms
Exposure to multi-tenant architectures and enterprise-grade AI solutions
Experience working in cross-functional or distributed engineering teams
Company
Zhone Technologies
Zhone is a global leader in Network Edge, Connected Home/Enterprise, and AI Cloud Software solutions that power gigabit broadband.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts,TPG
2016-09-12Acquired
2009-06-19IPO
1999-10-21Series A· $500M
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