AI Architect

AI Platform Architect

Industry: Biotechnology / Life Sciences

Location:

Alameda, CA

Assignment Type: 6-month contract with potential for extension and/or conversion

Pay: $115-$135/hour

Work Schedule:

Onsite 5 days per week

Benefits:
This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is an innovative organization in the life sciences industry focused on advancing technology and data-driven solutions to support research and business operations.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced AI Platform Architect to design, implement, and scale enterprise AI solutions across cloud and data ecosystems. This role will drive the adoption of Generative AI technologies, establish AI governance standards, and support the deployment of secure, scalable AI capabilities in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and enhance enterprise AI platforms leveraging AWS, Databricks, and enterprise LLM technologies

• Design and implement Generative AI solutions including RAG pipelines, vector databases, and AI agents

• Establish best practices for AI security, governance, and observability

• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and lead proof-of-concept initiatives through production deployment

• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, security, and business stakeholders to drive AI adoption

• Create reusable frameworks, standards, and reference architectures for enterprise AI solutions

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML, enterprise architecture, or data platforms

• Hands-on experience with AWS Bedrock, Sage Maker, Databricks, and enterprise LLM platforms such as Claude or OpenAI

• Experience building Generative AI applications utilizing RAG, embeddings, vector databases, and agent frameworks

• Strong understanding of secure and scalable AI deployment in enterprise environments

Additional Details:

• Experience with in biotech, pharma, or healthcare environments is preferred

• Knowledge of GxP, HIPAA, or other regulated frameworks is a plus

• Experience with Lang Chain, Semantic Kernel, or AI observability tools is highly desirable

• The ideal candidate thinks like an architect and executes like an engineer, with a passion for emerging AI technologies and rapid experimentation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.