Senior AI Architect

About Position:We are seeking for Sr.AI Architect with hands-on experience in AI Architectures, MLOps, ML Models, etc.,- Role: Senior AI Architect - Location: All Persistent Locations - Experience: 11+ years - Job Type: Full Time EmploymentWhat You'll Do:- End-to-End ML Development & Model Optimization - Design, develop, and deploy ML models including Random Forest, XGBoost, Light GBM, SVMs, and Deep Learning models (CNN, RNN, Transformers). - Perform hyperparameter tuning using Grid Search, Bayesian Optimization, Genetic Algorithms, and Reinforcement Learning. - Implement advanced feature engineering, feature selection, and dimensionality reduction techniques (PCA, LDA). - Optimize model inference latency, throughput, and memory footprint for real-time applications. - MLOps & Model Lifecycle Management - Build CI/CD pipelines for ML workflows using MLflow, TFX, SageMaker Pipelines, or Kubeflow. - Monitor and mitigate model drift through A/B testing, retraining pipelines, and performance tracking (Evidently AI, SHAP, LIME). - Deploy models using containerized solutions (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/Fargate, Lambda). - Optimize inference using TensorRT, ONNX, quantization, and model pruning for cost-efficient AI solutions. - Generative AI & LLM Development - Fine-tune and optimize LLMs (GPT, Claude, Llama, Falcon, Mistral) for chatbots, document processing, content generation, and AI agents. - Architect retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines using vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone, ChromaDB, Milvus). - Implement prompt engineering, chain-of-thought reasoning, and context-aware AI solutions. - Develop multi-modal AI applications, integrating text, image, and speech models. - AI Governance, Statistics & Model Explainability - Implement AI governance best practices, ensuring compliance with GDPR, AI Act, HIPAA, and other regulations. - Apply statistical techniques (hypothesis testing, probability distributions, regression analysis) for model validation and bias detection. - Utilize explainability tools (SHAP, LIME, Integrated Gradients, Captum) for transparent AI models. - API Development & Performance Optimization - Design and deploy high-performance APIs (FastAPI, Flask, GraphQL) for AI model integration. - Optimize API latency, caching, async processing, and load balancing to support real-time AI systems. - Leadership, Collaboration & Innovation - Partner with Data Engineers, Cloud Architects, and Product Teams to align AI/ML solutions with business goals. - Mentor teams, lead technical discussions, and drive innovation in AI/ML technologies. - Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI/ML, including LLM advancements, reinforcement learning, and AI security.Expertise You'll Bring:- Technical Skills & Expertise: - Machine Learning & AI: XGBoost, Random Forest, SVMs, CNNs, RNNs, Transformers, LLMs (GPT, Claude, Llama, Falcon). - Hyperparameter Tuning & Optimization: Grid Search, Bayesian Optimization, Genetic Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning. - Generative AI & NLP: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, RAG, FAISS, Pinecone, Vector Search, Embeddings. - Statistics & Data Science: Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Probability, Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction. - MLOps & Deployment: MLflow, TFX, Kubeflow, SageMaker Pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines. - Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (SageMaker, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EKS, CloudFormation), Terraform, CDK. - API & Performance Optimization: FastAPI, Flask, GraphQL, Async Processing, Caching. - AI Governance & Compliance: Bias detection, Explainability (SHAP, LIME), Model Drift, AI Security & Compliance.Benefits:- Competitive salary and benefits package - Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications - Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies - Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards - Annual health check-ups - Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parentsValues-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. - Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. - If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employmentLet’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers .“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”