AI Lead

Job ID: SRJ_8467Posted: 2026-02-18Location: Minneapolis, MNSalary: USD 135-140 / Yearly (Full Time)Employment Type: Full TimeIndustry: Computer SoftwareClient: WiproContact: Meghana GorusuCompany: SRI Tech SolutionsAI Lead Minneapolis, MN ( Onsite DAY1 )JD -Key Requirements:· Experienceo 7-8years of experience in the ideation, design and end-to-end implementation of AI solutions.o Proven track record of leading teams of AI engineers and reporting to senior leadership.o At least 5 years of hands-on experience working with Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure Machine Learning.o Strong hands-on coding skills in Python and popular ML/DL libraries.o Proven expertise in deploying machine learning models and AI applications in a cloud environment (Azure preferred).o Strong SQL required and data engineer skills would be a plus.· Technical Skills:o Solution Design skills: Design robust AI solution architectures including expertise in designing robust Agentic GenAI systems, robust ML & RAG pipelines, Context Engineering pipelines, agentic orchestration, model context protocols(MCP), Agentic Communication Protocol (A2A) and semi-automated agent decision engines while ensuring that systems are scalable, secure, and efficient including selecting appropriate technologies, frameworks, and methodologies.o Ensure seamless integration of AI systems and GenAI Agents with other upstream and downstream enterprise applications, databases and processes.o Strong expertise in data pre-processing, various prompt engineering techniques, retrieval techniques, vector databases, indexing strategies (like chunking, hierarchical indexing), and hybrid search approaches, response quality evaluation evaluation metrics.o Strong proficiency in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and deep learning techniques for building AI models.o Experience with large language models (LLMs) such as GPT, BERT, and OpenAI's fine-tuned models.o Knowledge of retrieval-based techniques, including semantic search, vector databases, and information retrieval systems.o Familiarity with APIs and cloud-based data storage solutions (e.g., Azure Blob Storage, Cosmos DB, etc.).o Experience with DevOps practices for machine learning, including CI/CD for AI systems, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).· Soft Skills:o Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.o Leadership abilities to mentor teams and manage onsite-offshore communications.o Ability to work independently and in team settings, balancing multiple priorities.SRI Tech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.