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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Solutions Architect - **Company:** CNPC USA - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Big Data, Cloud Engineering, Convex Optimization, IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio (CPLEX), Data Mining, Data Systems, Decision Support Systems, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Systems Development Life Cycle, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Workflow Management Systems, Cloud Platform System, Pytorch, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Markov, Data Pipelines, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f9a26f03927797f7 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Time series models?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Master's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or foreign equivalent. * Three (3) years of post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in any AI/data science-related job title. Applicants must have three (3) years of experience in each of the following: * AI and data science in the decision science and operations research space using software implementation technology. * Markov decision process methods and applications. * Data mining for analytics and decision making. * LLM-based generative AI solution development. * Vision-language model and small language model system development. * Modern NLP development in AI. * Computational intelligence and non-convex optimization techniques. * Time-series analysis techniques using statistics and AI. * Applied mathematics and statistics. * Cloud development tools and cloud environments for AI, data mining, and large-scale data systems. * Optimization solver tools, including CPLEX. * Programming languages and frameworks for modern AI and data science, including Python, R, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. Preferred Experience: * Experience applying AI/ML, optimization, and decision science to oilfield, drilling, completion, reservoir, production, or other oil and gas related domains. * Experience architecting end-to-end AI systems, including data pipelines, model development, model serving, evaluation, monitoring, and workflow integration. * Experience with generative AI application patterns such as retrieval-augmented generation, domain-specific copilots, multimodal AI workflows, and human-in-the-loop decision support. * Experience translating ambiguous business needs into technical roadmaps, architecture options, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and scalable implementation plans. * Experience leading cross-functional technical discussions and mentoring engineers or data scientists on AI solution design and best practices. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is a sedentary role; however, some filing, bending and the ability to lift 20 lbs. is required. ## Description CNPC USA is seeking a highly experienced AI Solutions Architect to lead the design, prototyping, implementation, and integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and industrial analytics solutions for oil and gas technology applications. This position is a key technical role responsible for translating open-ended business and technical challenges into scalable AI system architectures, decision-support tools, digital workflows, and production-ready analytical solutions. The ideal candidate will have advanced working knowledge of data analytics, modern machine learning algorithms, foundation models, large language models, vision-language models, small language models, optimization methods, operations research, and modern decision science. This role will work closely with subject-matter experts, product champions, product managers, designers, and software engineers to develop AI-enabled solutions that support CNPC USA technology development, product commercialization, and energy-domain digital transformation., * Conduct exploratory and undirected technology development to address open-ended AI/ML problems and questions in the energy domain. * Participate in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, industrial analytics, decision science, and operations research initiatives. * Develop, prototype, and evaluate solutions using modern deep learning methods, foundation models, generative AI, modern NLP, vision-language models, small language models, and time-series analytics. * Research and assess next-generation technologies for inference, predictive modeling, general-purpose data-driven modeling, and optimization of complex systems. * Engineer appropriate system-level AI solutions in collaboration with subject-matter experts, product champions, product managers, designers, and software engineers. * Work with software engineering teams to integrate AI solutions into business workflows, cloud environments, data platforms, and production applications. * Prototype end-to-end data solutions across multiple cross-functional teams in high-visibility roles. * Generate innovative ideas, establish new technology development directions, and shape and execute technical projects from concept through deployment. * Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and contribute to technical discussions, architecture reviews, project reviews, and expert assessments in related areas of responsibility. * Communicate sophisticated AI concepts, plans, recommendations, and results effectively to management, clients, technical stakeholders, and the broader business community. * Prepare oral and written reports, presentations, technical memoranda, project documentation, and executive-level summaries. * Work effectively with peers, management, operations groups, and outside organizations to advance technology development and deployment. * Participate in relevant technical reviews and audits of projects as requested. * Review, mentor, and coach junior team members while defining and promoting standards, best practices, reusable architectures, and lessons learned. * Actively disseminate knowledge through webinars, talks, tutorials, technical communities, and internal training activities., Telecommuting is permitted less than 50% per week within the same geographic location as the assigned CNPC USA office location. Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, it does act as a mentor and technical point of contact for less experienced engineers, data scientists, and AI/ML team members. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. Live Coding)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100196-photonic-computing-programming-a-new-class-of-ai-accelerators-incl-live-coding) - [Rules, Heuristics, or LLMs? 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