Lead Architect - Generative AIReports to: Manager - Application Development
Location:
In Office, Orange CT, Rochester NY, Boston MA
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:
- $116,640 - $145,800 (Rochester, NY)
- $128,320 - $160,400 (Orange, CT)
- $134,080 - $167,600 (Boston, MA)
Job SummaryAre you ready to lead the future of digital transformation and engineering excellence? As the
Lead Architect - Generative AI, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving the development of cutting-edge generative AI platforms and software solutions for Avangrid customers. This role combines strategic leadership, high-level technical expertise, and operational excellence to shape the future of secure, AI-driven digital operations. You will own the technical foundation that powers our AI-native experiences, architecting the knowledge systems and decision logic that enable reliable, scalable AI implementations across various business functions.
Key ResponsibilitiesAI Architecture and Strategy- Lead the strategic direction for engineering and digital operations, ensuring alignment between AI advancements and business goals.
- Design and optimize how AI agents reason, retrieve information, and act within production systems.
- Architect how AI agents connect to external enterprise systems, defining authentication patterns, error handling, and data transformation standards.
- Develop systematic approaches to versioning, A/B testing, and performance evaluation to ensure consistency and accuracy across various AI scenarios.
Technical Leadership- Provide expert guidance on generative AI best practices, advanced technologies, and emerging trends.
- Oversee the design and implementation of high-quality AI solutions, from initial ideation and data foundations to production-grade deployment.
- Establish the technical guardrails and safety frameworks required to prevent unintended AI behaviors and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Operational Excellence- Implement the observability layer required to turn AI system behavior into actionable insights and measurable improvements.
- Lead efforts to reduce technical debt while ensuring AI systems remain reliable and stable during peak operational seasons.
- Support the configuration and deployment of automated workflows and AI-powered applications across the enterprise.
Stakeholder Management- Partner with business unit leaders to understand pain points and translate them into scalable AI use cases.
- Communicate AI strategy, technical progress, and business impact to executive leadership.
Required QualificationsEducation:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 10+ years of professional experience; or a Master's degree with 7+ years of experience.
Experience:- 5-7 years of experience in a senior engineering or technical leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience as an expert in software development, leveraging Agile DevOps practices for CI/CD.
- Proven track record of building and deploying AI-powered systems or workflow automation solutions in a production environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
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Company:AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY
Mobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
Job Posting End Date:December-31-2026
