Senior AI/ML Architect - GenAI & Cloud Solutions (Los Angeles)

Job Role: Senior AI/ML Architect – GenAI & Cloud Solutions

Location: Woodland hills, CA (Onsite)

Duration: Full-Time / Long Term Contract

Job Description:

• Architect and Design: Lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performance AI/ML systems leveraging Agentic Layer A2A frameworks and MCP Protocols.
• Solution Engineering: Drive end-to-end solution development including vector embeddings, prompt engineering, and context engineering for enterprise-grade GenAI applications.
• Cloud Deployment: Architect and oversee deployment of AI/ML workloads on Azure Cloud, ensuring compliance, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Data Architecture: Design and optimize data pipelines and storage solutions using Azure AI Search, Redis, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, and Iceberg.
• Application Development: Build and manage Azure Functions and Azure Container Apps for microservices-based AI solutions.
• Performance & Scalability: Define cloud-native architecture patterns, implement performance tuning, and ensure resilience across distributed systems.
• Domain Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of healthcare domain requirements, ensuring solutions meet regulatory standards (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.) and handle sensitive data securely.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor engineering teams, establish best practices, and conduct design/code reviews.
• Innovation & Research: Stay ahead of emerging GenAI, LLM/NLM trends, and integrate cutting-edge approaches into enterprise solutions.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Agentic Layer & Protocols: Hands‑on expertise with Agentic Layer A2A frameworks and MCP Protocol for multi‑agent orchestration.
• AI/ML Engineering: Strong background in vector embeddings, prompt engineering, context engineering, and fine‑tuning LLMs.
• GenAI & LLM Concepts: Deep understanding of Generative AI, Natural Language Models (NLM), and Large Language Models (LLM).
• Programming: Advanced proficiency in Python; exposure to Java/Go is a plus.
• Cloud Proficiency: Strong experience with Azure Cloud services, including deployment, monitoring, and scaling.
• Databases: Expertise in Azure AI Search, Redis, Cosmos DB; familiarity with Blob Storage and Iceberg is advantageous.
• Cloud‑Native Architecture: Solid grasp of microservices, containerization, serverless computing, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Healthcare Domain: Experience working with regulated data environments and compliance frameworks.

Evaluation Criteria (Critical Components)

• Technical Depth
• Ability to design and implement multi‑agent AI systems.
• Experience in LLM fine‑tuning, embeddings, and context engineering.
• Expertise in coding proficiency with production‑grade systems in Python.
• Ability to define enterprise‑level AI/ML architecture aligned with cloud‑native principles.
• Experience in scalability, resilience, and performance optimization.
• Hands‑on deployment of AI workloads on Azure Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of databases, search systems, and distributed storage.
• Domain Knowledge
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and ability to design compliant solutions.
• Experience mentoring engineers, conducting reviews, and driving technical excellence.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product, compliance, and operations.
• Evidence of staying current with GenAI advancements and applying them to real‑world problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or master’s in computer science, AI/ML, or related field.
• Certifications in Azure Solutions Architect or AI Engineering.
• Publications, patents, or contributions to open‑source AI/ML projects.