Senior AI/ML Architect

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of an enterprise AI architecture strategy aligned with digital transformation objectives
• Design, train, and deploy ML models for network optimization (traffic prediction, anomaly detection, self-healing) and operational analytics (predictive maintenance, fraud detection)
• Build real-time data processing frameworks to support high-volume streaming analytics for network and customer insights
• Integrate AI/ML services into OSS/BSS platforms, ensuring smooth interoperability and automated decision-making
• Architect AI solutions for enterprise network slices, leveraging edge computing and cloud-native principles to drive performance and scalability
• Establish governance and best practices for model lifecycle management, version control, explainability, and compliance with AI ethics guidelines
• Mentor and guide junior AI ML engineers, fostering a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration

Skills And Qualifications

• Deep expertise in enterprise architectures and edge/cloud-native deployments
• Proficiency with AI/ML platforms (IBM - Watson, AWS - Bedrock, DataBricks, Google Vertex) and libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and big data tools (Kafka, Spark, Hadoop)
• Strong understanding of network protocols, OSS/BSS systems, and real-time analytics
• Demonstrated leadership in architecting and delivering large-scale AI programs
• Excellent stakeholder management, verbal/written communication, and cross-team collaboration skills
• Hands-on experience with AI-powered network tuning, network slicing, and intent-based networking preferred
• Familiarity with advanced AI techniques—deep reinforcement learning, federated learning, and model explainability preferred
• Knowledge of AI ethics, regulatory compliance in telecom, and data privacy frameworks preferred

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $177,416.00/Year - $240,034.00/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.