AI Solutions Architect Job Description Template

The AI solutions architect works with customers or business units to design AI solutions that meet a specific need. The role is client facing and technical, covering discovery, solution design, feasibility assessment and often a proof of concept. A significant part of the value is in managing expectations, since AI is frequently expected to do more than it can.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct discovery to understand requirements and data availability
• Design AI solutions that are feasible with the data actually available
• Assess feasibility honestly and set realistic expectations
• Build proofs of concept demonstrating value
• Estimate cost, effort and ongoing operational requirements
• Present solutions to technical and executive audiences
• Support delivery teams through implementation
• Advise on data preparation and governance requirements
• Evaluate platforms and tools against requirements
• Document solution designs and hand over cleanly

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or a related field

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years in solution architecture or consulting with AI delivery experience
• Strong technical understanding of AI systems and their requirements
• Ability to assess whether available data supports the proposed solution
• Excellent stakeholder communication and expectation management
• Experience building proofs of concept quickly
• Understanding of cost and operational implications
• Willingness to advise against a project that will not work
• Clear solution documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud AI platform certification
• Industry specific domain experience