Flexible Work Model
Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this role, you will act as a senior AI research and solution architecture leader within SoftServe’s Research AI Lab, bridging cutting-edge AI innovation with enterprise adoption. You will guide clients through agentic AI strategy, architecture, and implementation while contributing to research initiatives, pre-sales activities, and thought leadership across the AI ecosystem.
This is a US-based role with an anticipated base salary range of $150,000–$200,000 annually.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a trusted technical and strategic advisor during pre-sales engagements focused on agentic AI and enterprise AI transformation
- Lead client workshops, discovery sessions, architecture design discussions, and executive-level presentations
- Guide organizations through AI readiness assessments, agentic AI adoption, and orchestration strategy development
- Design and prototype next-generation agentic AI solutions leveraging LLMs, multi-agent systems, and autonomous workflows
- Bridge research, innovation, and delivery teams to ensure the successful execution of AI initiatives
- Translate complex AI architectures and research concepts into clear business value and measurable outcomes
- Lead the evaluation of emerging technologies, AI trends, and market opportunities to drive innovation
- Develop technical prototypes, proofs-of-concept, and deep technology demonstrations to validate new approaches
- Contribute to research initiatives from hypothesis development through experimentation, validation, and presentation
- Publish thought leadership, participate in conferences, and help shape SoftServe’s agentic AI strategy and go-to-market direction
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact AI opportunities
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience in AI solution architecture, consulting, research, or pre-sales engagements
- Strong expertise in Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and agentic AI systems
- Experience with multi-agent frameworks, orchestration platforms, workflow automation, and AI reasoning systems
- Hands-on experience deploying AI solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP using modern MLOps and LLMOps practices
- Proven ability to lead client workshops, executive presentations, and strategic advisory engagements
- Strong understanding of AI adoption strategies, enterprise transformation, and production AI architectures
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes
- Experience developing prototypes, proofs-of-concept, and research-driven technology solutions
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- AI, cloud, or machine learning certifications are a plus
SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Role Summary
Location
USA
Work type
Remote/Office
Direction
Engineering & Technology
Subdirection
Research & Development
Tech level
Manager
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About us
We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.
You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.
We offer
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.
People-first Leadership
Approachable leaders who communicate openly, keep teams close to the strategy, and support long-term planning.
Advanced tech communities
Stay close to AI/ML, Cloud, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Robotics communities, with projects built on modern frameworks.