GCP AI Architect (Hybrid)
Cognizant · Cleveland, OH · 1 mo ago
Hybrid$150k/yrFull-time
About the role
Hybrid role based in Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Albany, NY; or Kansas City, MO.
Core Generative AI & ML Expertise
- Strong understanding of Generative AI models (LLMs, multimodal models, embeddings)
- Hands-on experience with foundation models (e.g., GPT-style, Claude-style, LLaMA-style) and model adaptation techniques
- Expertise in prompt engineering, prompt orchestration, and agent-based frameworks
- Solid grounding in machine learning fundamentals, including supervised/unsupervised learning, evaluation metrics, and inference optimization
AI Architecture & System Design
- Design scalable, modular GenAI architectures for production use
- RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures
- Vector databases (semantic search, embeddings indexing)
- Multi-agent systems and workflow orchestration
- Low-latency inference, model routing, and fallback strategies
- Event-driven, microservices, and API-first architectures
Product Engineering & Integration
- Integrate GenAI capabilities into customer-facing and internal products
- Translate product requirements into AI-driven capabilities and technical designs
- A/B testing, feature flags, and iterative product releases involving AI
Data & Knowledge Engineering
- Data pipelines, feature engineering, and unstructured data processing
- Knowledge graphs
- Metadata-driven architectures
- Document ingestion and chunking strategies
- Data quality, provenance, and governance for AI systems
Cloud, MLOps & Platform Skills
- Cloud-native environments (GCP)
- MLOps practices: model versioning, deployment pipelines, monitoring, logging, and drift detection
- Containerization, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Inference optimization and cost-control strategies
Security, Privacy & Responsible AI
- AI security risks (prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse)
- Guardrails, content filters, and policy enforcement
- Responsible AI practices: explainability, bias mitigation, and compliance
- Data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, enterprise governance standards)
Pay
Salary range: $150,000 – $180,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and employer contributions
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan