Infra Architect (FTE / Hybrid)

Req ID:  389650

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Infra Architect (FTE / Hybrid) to join our team in Concord , California (US-CA) , United States (US) .

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate combines strong technical depth with the ability to define long-term architecture, influence roadmaps, and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Lead architecture and technical direction for:

• Enterprise GenAI Platform
• Agentic AI Platform
• Model Serving Infrastructure
• Prompt and Evaluation Frameworks
• AI Governance and Guardrails
• Agent Runtime Platforms
• Observability and AI Operations

Multi-Cloud AI Platform

Design and drive architecture across:

• OpenShift AI / RHOAI
• GCP Vertex AI
• Gemini Models
• Azure AI Foundry
• AWS Bedrock
• Anthropic Claude
• OpenAI

Platform Scalability & Resiliency

Lead initiatives involving:

• Capacity planning
• GPU platform strategy
• NVIDIA Super POD architecture
• Multi-region resiliency
• Cloud DR strategy
• Active-active platform architectures
• High availability and disaster recovery

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering, Infrastructure and architecture experience.
• 5+ years designing large-scale cloud-native platforms.
• Strong experience with:
• Kubernetes/OpenShift
• Distributed systems
• Cloud architectures
• AI/ML platforms
• API platforms
• Data platforms
• Deep understanding of:
• Generative AI
• RAG architectures
• Agentic AI
• Model Serving
• MLOps
• Experience designing highly available Tier-1 production systems.

#LI-NorthAmerica

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $121,000.00 - $181,500.00. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. 

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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