Principal Gen AI Architect (Santa Clara)

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Principal Gen AI Architect to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity

Title : Principal Gen AI Architect

Location Santa Clara (USA)

Description & Requirements Position Summary

The Principal AI Architect is responsible for leading the design and implementation of advanced AI solutions and strategic architecture. Working closely with technology leaders from across our global client community, you will be their senior Trusted Advisor for their AI-enabled transformation journey

This role demands deep understanding of AI and related technologies, running in Edge, on-prem and Public Cloud environments.

Acting at the forefront of our industry you will be fully conversant with Generative AI, and its impact at both the individual employee and strategic organizational level. The ideal candidate will be an established thought-leader, with solid architectural and engineering credentials.

Working ahead of industry trends, deeply passionate about technology-enabled business transformation and demonstrating a strong innovation-led posture.

As a thought leader, you will interact frequently with CxO level clients, AI industry leaders, provide expert opinions, and contribute to HCLs strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Engineering Leadership

Design comprehensive AI solution and technology architecture, integrating latest AI technology developments into world-class solutions.

Lead high-level architectural discussions with clients, providing expert guidance on best practices for AI implementations across AI PC, Edge, Data Centre and Public Cloud environments.

Ensure solutions align with modern best practices across the full spectrum of platforms and environments. Deep understanding across GPU / NPU, Cognitive Infrastructure, Application and Copilot / agent domains.

Contribute to HCLs thought leadership in the AI & Cloud domains with a deep understanding of open[1]source technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, OPEA) and partner technologies. Collaborate on joint technical projects with global partners, including Google, Microsoft, AWS, NVIDIA, IBM, Red Hat, Intel, and Dell

Mandatory Skills & Experience

10+ years architecture design

7+ years in software engineering Technologies :

Professional-level expertise in Public Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Demonstrable coding proficiency with Python, Java or Go languages.

AI Expertise :

Advanced machine learning algorithms, GenAI models (e.g., GPT, BERT, DALL-E, GEMINI), NLP techniques

Desired Skills & Experience

Knowledge of GenAI operations (LLMOps), experience Governing AI models in production environments.

Proficiency in data engineering for AI, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, and pipeline creation.

Expertise in AI model fine-tuning and evaluation, with a focus on improving performance for specialized tasks.

Copilot design, engineering and extensions.

Knowledgeable about Responsible AI, including governance and ethics. Bias mitigation, with experience in implementing strategies to ensure fair and unbiased AI solutions.

Deep Learning Frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Innovation and Emerging Technology Trends

Strategic AI Vision and Road mapping

Enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment using the latest technologies, and passionate about HCLs dynamic and high-energy Lab culture.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum : Base $ 200000 Per Year

Pay Range Maximum : Base $ 220000 Per Year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and / or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.

A candidates pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies : medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

How Youll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.