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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sia Partners SAS - **Company:** Sia's Ai & Data Business Unit - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,600.0 - $135,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Engineering, Internet Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Machine Learning, Cloud Services, Azure Machine Learning, SAS (Software), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Scripting, Google Cloud, Multi-Agent Systems, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Information Technology, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Software Coding, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-ai-architect-new-york-ny--641cc99d-ae11-430a-98b8-88fbd5eba815 ## About the Role * Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. * 4 to 7 years of experience in solution architecture, cloud architecture, or a senior engineering role with significant design responsibilities. * Deep expertise in at least two of the following technology ecosystems: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Databricks, OpenAI, Anthropic, NVIDIA. * Strong command of cloud architecture patterns - networking, security, compute, storage, and managed AI/ML services. * Solid understanding of the data and AI landscape: classical ML, deep learning, generative AI, autonomous agents, and data engineering. * Proven ability to engage with senior client stakeholders (CIO, CISO, VP Engineering) and translate business needs into technical solutions. * Excellent communication and presentation skills - able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound architectural trade-offs under uncertainty. * Fluent in French; professional proficiency in English. Nice to Have * Hands-on coding ability (Python, Terraform/IaC, or similar) for prototyping and technical validation. * Experience with MLOps / LLMOps tooling and production deployment pipelines. * Professional-level certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Databricks Professional Data Engineer). * Experience in management consulting or client-facing delivery environments. * Familiarity with AI compliance frameworks and responsible AI practices., Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Best Practices, Business Development, Cellular Telephone, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Computer Security, Computer Vision, Consulting, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Data Science, Deep Learning, Ecosystems, Embedded Systems, Engineering Management, English Language, Flexible Spending Accounts, French Language, IP (Internet Protocol), Legal, Machine Learning, Machine Tool, Management Consulting, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Security, Pre-Sales, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Lifecycle, Project Tracking, Proof of Concept, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Requirements, Research & Development (R&D), Sales Cycle, Sales Presentation, Savings Bank, Software Engineering, Student Loans, System Architecture, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Use Cases ## Description You will work directly with senior client stakeholders (CIO, CISO, Engineering leads) to define technical vision, remove impediments for delivery teams, and ensure that architectural choices align with security, compliance, and cost constraints. You will also contribute to pre-sales activities by scoping solutions, estimating effort, and building technical proposals that win new business. This is a staff-level individual contributor role embedded part-time in cross-functional project teams, with a clear path toward engineering management for those who choose it. Client Architecture & Technical Leadership (~70%) * Define and own the end-to-end technical architecture for data and AI projects - covering cloud infrastructure, data pipelines, ML/DL model serving, generative AI applications, and agent-based systems. * Act as the primary technical point of contact for client stakeholders, aligning architectural decisions with business objectives, security policies, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, EU AI Act). * Lead architecture reviews, design sessions, and technical governance forums to ensure quality and coherence across workstreams. * Remove technical impediments for engineering teams and provide hands-on guidance when needed. * Oversee the full project lifecycle: from advisory and assessments through prototyping (POC/MVP) to full-scale production deployment. * Ensure solutions are designed for production readiness - addressing scalability, reliability, observability, and cost optimization. Pre-Sales & Business Development (~30%) * Support business development by contributing to technical scoping, architecture proposals, and effort estimations during the sales cycle. * Participate in client presentations and workshops to demonstrate Sia's technical capabilities and build trust. * Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts by surfacing new use cases and technical needs. 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