System Architect

Job Title: AI Systems ArchitectLocation: Dallas | Charlotte | San Francisco Bay AreaContractJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced AI Systems Architect to design, build, and scale high-performance distributed AI systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in GenAI, LLMs, and cloud-native architectures, along with hands-on experience in building enterprise-scale AI/ML platforms and agent-based systems.Must-Have SkillsStrong experience in designing and implementing high-performance, large-scale distributed systemsProven experience in implementing and deploying AI/ML platforms at scaleExpertise in building agent-based architectures, evaluation frameworks, and prompt/context engineeringKnowledge of MCP (Model Context Protocol) serversHands-on experience in LLM inference optimization, including batching and caching strategiesStrong experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP)Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, Go, etc.)Expertise in designing agent data stacks & retrieval systems, including:Vector databasesHybrid searchData freshness strategiesMemory systemsGraph reasoningBM25 and advanced retrieval techniquesKey ResponsibilitiesArchitect and deliver scalable, high-performance distributed systemsDesign and deploy AI/ML and GenAI platforms at enterprise scaleBuild and manage agent-based architectures, including:Prompt and context engineeringMCP serversEvaluation frameworksOptimize LLM inference pipelines for latency, throughput, and efficiencyDesign and implement agent data & retrieval systems (vector DBs, hybrid search, memory, graph-based reasoning)Lead Kubernetes-based, cloud-native deploymentsProvide technical leadership, architecture governance, and hands-on mentoring to engineering teamsNice to HaveExperience with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) frameworksFamiliarity with multi-agent systems and orchestration frameworksExposure to real-time data pipelines and streaming architecturesWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf