Sr. AI Platform Architect

** Company Overview
** KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.

The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems.

There is never a dull moment with us.
** Group/Division
** The Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. IT’s mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people, process, and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity, business analytics, and process excellence.
** Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
** We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AI Platform Architect to join our Corporate IT Cloud & Dev Ops team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, building, and managing our Enterprise GenAI Hybrid Platform, enabling scalable and secure AI/ML workloads across on-premises and cloud environments. You will play a key role in operationalizing LLMOps capabilities, integrating open-source tools, and supporting distributed training and inferencing at scale
* Design, deploy, and manage scalable AI/ML infrastructure supporting hybrid cloud and on-prem environments
* Work extensively with open-source MLOps platforms (e.g., Kubeflow, MLflow, Flyte) to streamline model development, deployment, and lifecycle management
* Architect and optimize GenAI infrastructure, including integration of vector databases and large language model serving frameworks
* Implement and manage high-performance shared storage systems (e.g., Ceph, MinIO) for distributed AI workloads
* Set up and maintain Infini Band networking for low-latency, high-throughput GPU cluster communication
* Collaborate with ML engineers, data scientists, and Dev Ops teams to build a cohesive and efficient AI/ML ecosystem
* Monitor and enhance infrastructure performance, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
* Evaluate and integrate emerging GenAI tools and frameworks to continuously improve platform capabilities
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related IT field
* Eight (8) years of implementing and maintaining AI/ML Infrastructure in an On-Prem environment
* Strong experience with AI/ML infrastructure and tools, including GPU clusters and Kubernetes
* Proficiency in deploying and managing open-source GenAI components and vector databases
* Hands-on experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments
* Expertise in designing and managing on-premises, cloud, and hybrid-based ML platforms
* Strong Linux system administration and scripting skills
* This role will be based at out Midwest HQ in Ann Arbor, MI  Base Pay Range: $ - $ Annually Primary

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USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and…