AI/ML Cloud Architect (RapidScale)

At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help mid-market through enterprise organizations simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure, and Google, as well as a full suite of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale enables companies to turn technology into their greatest competitive advantage. Backed by the strength of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience.
We are seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Cloud Architect to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge AI solutions across multiple cloud platforms. You will work on projects that leverage Generative AI and large language models to solve our customers' complex business problems.
As an AI/ML Cloud Architect, you will:

• Design and develop Generative AI solutions using cloud-based managed AI services (e.g. Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, Google Cloud Vertex AI).
• Design and develop AI Agent workflows using cloud and open source agentic frameworks.
• Containerize AI applications and deploy them using cloud orchestration services.
• Collaborate with data architects/engineers to build end-to-end AI pipelines.
• Implement MLOps practices to automate the development, deployment, and monitoring of AI applications and models.
• Implement and manage robust monitoring systems for AI solutions in production environments, ensuring continuous performance tracking, anomaly detection, and model drift analysis; collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy model updates, maintain version control, and optimize model efficiency over time.
• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to manage and version cloud resources for AI projects.
• Ensure clear and accessible knowledge transfer to internal teams and create knowledge-sharing resources to ensure smooth transitions during model handoffs and system updates.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for AI engineering within the organization.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years' experience in Architect/Engineer roles OR a Master's degree and 4 years' experience Architect/Engineer roles OR a Ph.D. and 1 years' experience in Architect/Engineer roles OR 10 years' experience in Architect/Engineer roles.
• Experience using Python programming language to create and integrate GenAI solutions related to business workloads
• 2 years of experience of managing AI services within one cloud platform (AWS preferred, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Experience with container services and orchestration (AWS EKS, ECS, GKE, etc.)
• Experience in common machine learning, deep learning, and LLM frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, LangGraph.
• 2 years experience with using Terraform for managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) as well as CI/CD deployments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a client-facing role.
• In-depth knowledge of data services across major cloud platforms (AWS or Google Cloud).
• Professional certifications with focus on AI/ML from AWS, Google Cloud or Azure.
• Experience with agentic workflows and streaming data processing.

USD 131,600.00 - 219,400.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $131,600.00 - $219,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.