SVP, Head of AI Architecture

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic vision and roadmap for AI architecture practice across the enterprise, identifying high-impact opportunities for AI adoption.
• Lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and secure AI architectures, and integration with existing IT infrastructure.
• Serve as the top technical leader for AI architecture, guiding the selection of appropriate platforms, frameworks, and cloud technologies.
• Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Architects fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.
• Collaborate with architects from various functional domains, executive leadership, engineers, security specialists, and business stakeholders to provide direction for AI solutions and articulate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI advancements, such as Generative AI, agentic workflows, and drive innovation through prototyping and validating new technologies.

Requirements

• A Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related STEM field is required.
• 15 + years of general experience and 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, data science, or software architecture, with proven experience in deploying enterprise-grade AI solutions into production environments.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, frameworks, and programming languages.
• Experience with cloud computing and MLOps tools is essential.
• Proven expertise in LLMs (OpenAI, LLaMA, Claude, Gemini), RAG, agent frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph), fine-tuning (LoRA, QLoRA, PEFT), and prompt management.
• Strong understanding of security implications related to AI/ML systems (e.g., data privacy, model poisoning, adversarial attacks).
• Familiarity with various Hyperscaler tools and services is a plus.
• Ability to drive organizational change by embedding AI/ML architecture practices directly into core technology delivery teams.
• Experience with major cloud platforms such as Snowflake and AWS (or other public cloud).
• Strong executive communication & leadership presence, engaging with executive leadership (C-Suite) are required to frequently participate in core initiatives and has broad exposure to executive leadership.
• Consistent record of operations collaboration and delivery with the ability to build key relationships and influence partners on enterprise objectives.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and facilitate the exchange and creation of ideas to address business challenges and improve performance.
• Excellent talent skills and agile operating model experience with ability to develop impactful teams by setting clear goals and holding self and others accountable to standards of excellence.

Qualifications

The preferred locations for this role are Boston, MA; Westlake, TX; or Durham, NC, though flexibility will be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Skills

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related STEM field.
• 15 + years of general experience and 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, data science, or software architecture.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, frameworks, and programming languages.
• Experience with cloud computing and MLOps tools.
• Proven expertise in LLMs (OpenAI, LLaMA, Claude, Gemini), RAG, agent frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph), fine-tuning (LoRA, QLoRA, PEFT), and prompt management.
• Strong understanding of security implications related to AI/ML systems.
• Familiarity with various Hyperscaler tools and services.
• Experience with major cloud platforms such as Snowflake and AWS (or other public cloud).
• Executive communication & leadership presence.
• Talent skills and agile operating model experience.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $185,000-$400,000 per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors. Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

Schedule

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model: Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.