Lead AI & Agentic AI Architect

Lead AI & Agentic AI Architect at Kyndryl

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

We seek a visionary Lead AI & Agentic AI Architect to pioneer next-generation AI solutions integrating Generative AI, Agentic AI architectures, and collaborative Agentic Mesh ecosystems. This role demands expertise in designing self-organizing AI systems that blend large language models (LLMs), small language models (SLMs), and multi-agent frameworks to drive disruptive technological transformation.

Candidates must:

• Demonstrate mastery in translating theoretical AI advancements into scalable, ethical systems with measurable real-world impact
• Be able to attest to customer assignments across the full cycle of Data Science, AI and Agentic AI delivery models
• Master Data Science and AI operating and Delivery models
• Have strong skills in managing a complete AI development team (Squad AI & Agentic AI) to develop projects according to the state-of-the-art methodology of the field
• Speak fluent English and French

In summary, you will be responsible for an AI and Agentic AI Squad and in particular:

• Analysis of needs and offers made to the customer
• Designing classic AI & Agentic architectures
• The technical management of the squad and the Squad Team
• The definition of standards and good practices
• Pre-sales support
• Customer support
• Technology Watch

At Kyndryl, you'll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team where creativity knows no bounds. Together, we'll shape the future of data architecture and revolutionize the way businesses thrive. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with Kyndryl.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from a Junior Architect to Principal Architect – we have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.

Who You Are

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of a Squad of AI and Agentic AI experts and developer
• Ensure the link between the business, the customer, the customer's IT and AI teams and the AI Squad (composed of AI engineers, Data scientists)
• Qualify / challenge customer needs and translate them into AI or Agentic AI architecture and solution
• Certify the proposed architectures, in particular interoperability with existing IT systems
• Certify the ability to use data repositories useful to designated AI and Agentic AI architectures
• Define the project method and apply it to the squad
• Monitor the squad's stakeholders both in terms of quality of development and compliance with the project guidelines
• Ensure the relationship with the major AI and Agentic AI vendors in the market but also with Kyndryl's global teams

Advanced Architecture Design

• Design Generative AI systems leveraging GANs, VAEs, and transformer-based models for content synthesis, simulation, and data augmentation
• Architect Agentic AI frameworks using LangChain, Hugging Face, GCP Agentspace, Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock, and vector databases to enable autonomous problem-solving and adaptive learning
• Implement Agentic Mesh ecosystems where AI agents collaborate dynamically, combining language, behavioral, and domain-specific capabilities

Model Optimization & Innovation

• Develop novel techniques for LLM/SLM fine-tuning, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and context-aware prompt engineering
• Optimize inference performance for real-time applications using MLOps pipelines and cloud-native deployment using native PaaS
• Lead R&D initiatives in neuro-symbolic AI, mechanistic interpretability, and ethical guardrails for autonomous systems

Strategic Team Player

• Work with high performance teams in deploying AI systems that redefine industry standards (e.g., healthcare diagnostics, financial forecasting, supply chain resilience)
• Collaborate on publishing whitepapers and patents on emergent AI architectures, emphasizing sustainability and bias mitigation
• Ensure a technological watch on AI, GenAI and Agentic AI themes

Education

• PhD in Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, or AI Ethics (or niche MSc with 8+ years in complex AI systems)
• Mandatory experience in an IT services company or consulting firm for a position as an AI Architect Consultant and Agentic AI

Technical Expertise

• 7+ years building production-grade AI systems using:
• Generative AI: PyTorch Lightning, Hugging Face Transformers, Stable Diffusion, Open AI, Grok etc
• Agentic AI: Hugging Face, Nvidia Toolkits, Hyperscaler AI agent services, LangChain, vector databases, MCP, A2A protocols etc
• LLM/SLM Optimization: LoRA, QLoRA, and RLHF techniques
• Proven ability to design multi-agent systems with emergent collaboration capabilities

Cognitive & Professional Traits

• Lateral thinker with patents/publications in ICML, NeurIPS, or AAAI demonstrating unconventional problem-solving
• Portfolio of projects showcasing 10x efficiency gains through AI-driven process reinvention
• Fluency in ethical AI frameworks (EU AI Act, OECD AI Principles)

Preferred Qualifications (Good To Have)

• Contributions to open-source AI projects (e.g., LangChain, AutoGPT, Hugging Face)
• Experience with neuromorphic computing or quantum machine learning integration
• Advisory roles in AI policy committees or standardization bodies
• Recognized experience in IT consulting firms or IT services companies

What We Offer

• Lead groundbreaking projects at the intersection of Generative AI and Agentic Autonomy
• Large base of diverse customers and real world use cases to solve

Apply with:

• Technical whitepaper demonstrating original thinking in AI architecture
• GitHub repository showcasing complex system designs
• Doctoral thesis abstract (if applicable)

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Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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Key skills/competency

• Generative AI
• Agentic AI
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Small Language Models (SLMs)
• MLOps
• AI Architecture Design
• Team Leadership
• Ethical AI
• LangChain
• Vector Databases