We are seeking an AI Architect to define and build our AI capabilities from the ground up. This is a high-impact role combining architecture, hands-on engineering, and technical leadership.

AI Architecture and Strategy

*Design end-to-end architectures for LLM-based systems such as RAG, agents, and copilots.

*Define reference architectures and make build vs buy decisions.

*Establish a scalable and cost-efficient AI roadmap.

Hands-on Technical Leadership

*Build proof-of-concepts and prototypes; write production-grade Python code when required.

*Review AI/ML designs, implementations, and architectural decisions.

*Act as the technical authority for GenAI-related choices.

AI Platform and Foundations

*Define the initial AI/LLMOps stack, including model access, vector stores, evaluation, and monitoring.

*Set standards for prompt management, observability, performance, and cost control.

*Ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability of AI systems.

Governance and Compliance

*Define AI governance, security, and data privacy standards.

Ensure responsible and compliant use of AI.

Collaboration and Learning

*Work closely with stakeholders across ideation,



engineering, R&D;, and QA teams.

*Participate in design reviews and code reviews.

*Continuously learn and apply new GenAI techniques and tools.

Mentorship and Enablement

*Mentor engineers on GenAI patterns and best practices.

*Create internal documentation and standards.

*Enable teams to deliver AI features with confidence and correctness.

Experience and Skills

*8 to 10 years of software engineering experience with recent focus on AI/ML systems.

*Proven experience delivering LLM or GenAI solutions in production.

*Robust Python skills (mandatory).

*Experience with RAG, embeddings, vector databases, and LLM APIs.

*Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

*Strong system design and architectural thinking.

*Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and take ownership in small to mid-sized teams.

*Experience with at least one of LangChain or LangGraph.

*Enterprise SaaS background.

Nice to Have

Exposure to compliance-driven environments.

📌 AI Architect (Pune)
🏢 ZENSOFT SERVICES
📍 Pune