PepsiCo

AI Solutions Architect

PepsiCo • $110K — $185K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data/AI, or related field.
  • 9+ years in solution architecture with consumer/commercial digital platform exposure.
  • Proven experience producing solution architectures for enterprise initiatives.
  • Strong integration architecture experience across APIs, event-driven patterns, and data products.
  • Practical understanding of agentic AI architecture.
  • Experience designing for security, privacy, and compliance in customer-facing contexts.
  • Familiarity with Agentic AI frameworks and AI solution deployment on cloud infrastructures.

Responsibilities

  • Produce end-to-end solution architecture artifacts for agentic use cases.
  • Define integration patterns with customer-facing platforms and data ecosystems.
  • Review agentic solution designs for compliance and document architectural decisions.
  • Define and validate non-functional requirements like availability and security.
  • Ensure observability and operational readiness in design processes.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver aligned architecture.
  • Facilitate architecture workshops and obtain design approvals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off including parental leave, vacation, and sick days.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for personal and family support.
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan to support long-term financial goals.
  • Bonus based on performance, with a target payout of 12% of annual salary.
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design - (40%)
  • Produce end-to-end solution architecture artifacts (HLD/LLD, C4 context/container, sequence diagrams) for consumer/commercial agentic use cases and enabling services.
  • Define integration patterns with customer-facing platforms (CRM, commerce, marketing tech, customer data platforms), API ecosystems, and data platforms.

Governance & Architecture Review - (25%)
  • Review agentic solution designs for compliance with platform patterns, security guardrails, and enterprise architecture standards.
  • Document ADRs for key design choices, exceptions, and trade-offs; drive remediation actions for non-compliant designs.

Non-Functional & Production Readiness - (20%)
  • Define and validate NFRs: availability, latency, throughput, resilience, auditability, security, privacy, and cost controls.
  • Ensure observability and operational readiness are designed-in (logging, tracing, metrics, evals, runbooks, rollback patterns).

Stakeholder Collaboration - (15%)
  • Partner with product owners, engineering teams, data teams, platform teams, and vendors to deliver aligned architecture and unblock dependencies.
  • Facilitate architecture workshops and design sign-offs across cross-functional teams.

Decision-Making Autonomy - Moderate
  • Significant autonomy in the technical aspects of AI model development and implementation, working under the strategic direction provided by the Senior AI Solutions Manager.

Supervision Required - Moderate
  • Operates with general guidance from the Senior AI Solutions Manager, with regular updates for alignment and support.

Complexity of Role - High
  • The role requires managing complex AI/ML projects, working with large datasets, and ensuring successful integration with existing systems while maintaining scalability.

Cross-Functional Interactions
  • Regular interaction with Data Science, Engineering, IT, digital products and business stakeholders to ensure effective AI solution deployment.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $110,700 - $185,250.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.


Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data/AI, or related field.

Experience:
  • 9+ years in solution architecture with consumer/commercial digital platform exposure.

Required Skills / Experience:
  • Proven experience producing solution architectures for enterprise initiatives, including HLD/LLD, architecture diagrams, interface specifications, and NFRs.
  • Strong integration architecture experience across APIs, event-driven patterns, data products, and customer platform ecosystems.
  • Practical understanding of agentic AI architecture: tool/action execution, orchestration, memory/state, retrieval/grounding, evaluation/quality, and human-in-the-loop controls.
  • Experience designing for security, privacy, and compliance in customer-facing contexts: IAM/RBAC, data classification/PII, consent considerations, auditability, and explicit trust boundary enforcement.
  • Experience with production readiness: observability (logs/metrics/traces), resilience (timeouts/retries/idempotency), runbooks, and controlled rollout/rollback patterns.
  • Strong understanding of consumer/commercial journeys and systems (at least 3-4): marketing workflows, sales processes, commerce checkout/order flows, customer identity, B2B portals, or D2C experiences.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
  • Ability to drive adoption through clear documentation, reference implementations, and enablement of engineers and architects across teams.
  • Experience and working knowledge with Agentic AI frameworks (e.g., Langchain, CrewAi, MCP, A2A) and deployment of AI solutions on cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
  • Strong understanding and experience in designing AI agents and integrating advancements in AI/ML technologies.

Differentiating Competencies
  • Strong stakeholder influence and ability to drive alignment across product, engineering, data, and security teams.
  • Ability to simplify complex systems into clear architectures and guide teams toward reusable patterns.
  • Bias for measurable outcomes: reliability, adoption, cost, and operational stability.


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About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Careers

Joining PepsiCo's global team offers more than just a chance to excel in your career; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse environment where innovation thrives. Work You’ll Do At PepsiCo, we are committed to producing great leaders and fostering a culture of innovation. Our team is dedicated to empowering professionals to master their career paths with PepsiCo. As a leader in the food and beverage industry, we offer unique job opportunities that intersect with cutting-edge technology and market leadership. Lead with Unique Opportunities PepsiCo stands at the forefront of the industry, not only in terms of product quality but also in our approach to leadership and professional growth. We offer a variety of employment paths, including full-time positions, internships, and leadership training programs that are designed to foster diversity and accelerate career development. Work with a Global Team Collaborate with over 260,000 employees worldwide who are united in delivering joy not only to our consumers but also in driving innovation and growth within the company. PepsiCo’s commitment to global diversity and inclusive culture makes it a prime environment for professional development and networking. Introducing PepsiCo’s Professional Growth and Development Programs We are committed to nurturing talent through comprehensive training programs and robust benefits that support both personal and professional growth. Our programs are tailored to help employees at every level of their career to advance and succeed. Innovate and Lead Join the largest team of food and beverage industry experts—dedicated professionals at the intersection of consumer needs, innovative technology, and sustainable practices. Deliver targeted solutions and drive industry leadership through a depth and breadth of knowledge and innovation that’s second to none. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that impacts millions of lives worldwide. At PepsiCo, you’ll harness the power of our global resources and the creativity of our people to improve the way the world accesses the foods and beverages it loves. Future-Proof Your Career With PepsiCo, the sky is the limit when it comes to where your ambition can take you. We offer unmatched opportunities for career advancement along with the training, internship programs, and certification support needed to thrive in your professional journey. Explore Discover how PepsiCo is leading the way in digital innovation and sustainable practices while maintaining a steadfast focus on diversity and employee well-being. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to take their career to the next level. SEARCH PEPSICO JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at PepsiCo.
Learn more about PepsiCo
Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
NASDAQ
PEP
* Ladders Estimates

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