AI Solutions Architect

AKIVA is an AI-native engineering firm specializing in enterprise services, domain-specific solutions, and high-performance infrastructure from strategy through deployment. We build innovative systems that drive measurable results for commercial enterprises and government agencies. AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Design end-to-end AI solutions for enterprise clients. Translate business requirements into technical architectures spanning agents, custom inference, data, and integration layers that deliver measurable value.

• Lead solution architecture for enterprise AI engagements
• Translate business requirements into reference architectures and technical roadmaps
• Run technical discovery and proof-of-concept engagements with client teams
• Partner with delivery teams to ensure architectural fidelity through implementation
• Contribute to AKIVA reference architectures and reusable patterns

• 5+ years in solutions architecture, technical consulting, or senior engineering with client-facing scope
• Deep working knowledge of modern AI architectures (agents, RAG, custom inference, fine-tuning)
• Strong cloud architecture skills across at least one major provider
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical conversations with executives and engineers

• MS or PhD in CS or related field
• Prior architect role at a major cloud provider, AI lab, or top-tier consultancy
• Federal experience (FedRAMP, IL4/5, ATO processes)

Reference architectures, AWS/GCP/Azure AI services, agent platforms, integration patterns

• Professional development and skill-building opportunities
• Supportive management team with Veteran-owned company values
• Opportunity to work on impactful client engagements
• Long-term contract engagement with potential for extension
• AI productivity tools and training provided at no cost to employees
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Profit Sharing

AKIVA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, marital status, military and Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people within a qualified candidate pool.

AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).