Fellow AI Architect, Generative AI

We are searching for an exceptionally skilled and visionary Fellow AI Architect with deep expertise in building, deploying, and scaling generative AI applications. As a key individual contributor at the Technical Fellow level, you will drive the architecture, strategy, and development of groundbreaking AI technologies that support our long-term mission.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

The Fellow AI Architect will lead the technical vision, strategy, and architectural direction for our GenAI initiatives. As a recognized thought leader, you will help guide the company to stay at the forefront of AI innovation, continuously integrating the latest advancements in generative AI into our products and processes. This role demands a blend of technical depth, visionary thinking, and the ability to influence and elevate company-wide AI practices. You will play a pivotal role in shaping a transformative journey, empowering our organization to harness GenAI in profound ways across all products.

Responsibilities :

• Architectural Vision & Strategy : Define and drive the generative AI architecture strategy, ensuring UKG remains at the leading edge of AI innovation. Develop and communicate a cohesive architectural vision that aligns with business goals, enabling the seamless integration of GenAI capabilities across our product suite.
• Technical Leadership : Serve as the primary technical visionary for generative AI, providing hands-on guidance in advanced methods (e.g., transformer models, diffusion models, GANs) and setting technical standards that ensure scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with executive leadership, product management, data science, and engineering teams to establish and prioritize GenAI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on requirements and objectives, driving the infusion of AI capabilities across products.
• Innovation & Research : Conduct hands-on, advanced research in generative AI, staying current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices. Lead the exploration and implementation of state-of-the-art GenAI techniques to enhance product value and drive a competitive edge.
• Mentorship & Culture Building : Mentor and influence senior engineering leaders, fostering a culture of AI excellence, thought leadership, and continuous innovation. Champion best practices in AI / ML development, CI / CD processes, and quality assurance to ensure high standards across the organization.
• Community Engagement : Act as an ambassador for generative AI internally and externally, representing UKG in the AI community through publications, speaking engagements, and industry forums.
• Scalable Solutions : Oversee the deployment of large-scale AI models, ensuring they are optimized for performance, cost, and resource efficiency in production environments. Establish guidelines for high-quality, production-ready AI / ML systems that can scale with business needs.
• Governance & Standards : Define and enforce development methodologies, CI / CD standards, and architectural guidelines for AI solutions. Maintain documentation of architectural decisions and technical roadmaps, ensuring a sustainable foundation for future AI-driven capabilities.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

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