Avangrid

Lead Architect - Generative AI

Avangrid Boston, MA, US
Full-time $125k - $164k Posted 9 months ago

Responsibilities

  • check_circle Designs and develops AI architectures and solutions using AWS and Azure.
  • check_circle Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing systems.
  • check_circle Optimizes AI models for performance and scalability.
  • check_circle Implements infrastructure as code using Terraform.
  • check_circle Remains up to date with the latest advancements in AI and cloud technologies.
  • check_circle Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
  • check_circle Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and DevOps professionals.
  • check_circle Provides agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like Jira or Trello for project tracking.
  • check_circle Aligns AI initiatives with business goals and drive innovation through generative AI technologies.
  • check_circle Problem-solves to address technical challenges and ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • check_circle Effectively communicates to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives, product managers, and clients.

Basic qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Relevant experience with Application Development, Architecture or IT.
  • Experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, and Net.
  • Familiarity with use cases such as natural language processing (NLP), content generation, chatbots, code generation, and image synthesis.
  • Knowledge of ethical considerations in AI, including bias mitigation, fairness, and compliance with regulations like GDPR or CCPA.
  • Awareness of the latest advancements in generative AI, LLMs (Large Language Models), and multi-modal models.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Extensive experience with OpenAI APIs (e.g., GPT models, DALL·E, Whisper) and Amazon Bedrock for building and deploying generative AI solutions.
  • Familiarity with fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and managing model outputs for scalability and accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Python for AI/ML workflows, including libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, and LangChain.
  • Strong command of Java for backend development, microservices, or integrating AI models into enterprise systems.
  • Experience with AWS (especially Bedrock, SageMaker, Lambda, and S3) and familiarity with other cloud providers like Azure or Google Cloud if needed.
  • Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and tools for model deployment (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Expertise in designing and integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL for AI model consumption.

Preferred qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience with other cloud platforms and AI tools.
  • Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries.
  • Growth & Continuous Improvement
  • Initiative & Change
  • Focused on Results
  • Customer Centric (internal and/or External)
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Tags & Focus Areas

Ai Machine Learning Data Science Nlp Generative Ai Pytorch Tensorflow

About Avangrid

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.

Industry Ai
HQ Boston, US