AI Architect

AI Architect | Full-Time Temporary (W-2)

Pay: $46.00 - $83.00 per hour (W-2), based on experience level and assignmentLocation: North Carolina; on-site, hybrid, or remote depending on the assignment

AI Architects design how AI fits into an organization's technology. You'll set AI strategy and standards, design solutions, and guide teams from proof of concept to production.

Also known as: AI Systems Architect, AI Solution Designer, ML Architect

What you'll do

• Design AI-based solutions aligned with organizational goals
• Develop and maintain AI strategies, roadmaps, and architecture patterns
• Guide solution sourcing, technical standards, and implementation plans
• Check that AI solutions fit with existing hardware, network, and enterprise architecture
• Oversee AI projects for scope, resources, timeline, and quality
• Set AI security, privacy, and governance controls
• Research AI technologies and industry trends
• Align AI plans with business stakeholders and IT teams

What you'll need

• Software or data architecture experience, including hands-on AI/ML work (Senior and Expert levels typical)
• Experience with Azure AI, AWS Bedrock/SageMaker, or Google Vertex AI
• Strong understanding of data engineering and MLOps
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees and certifications are verified before placement.

Nice to have

• Cloud architect certification
• Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) design experience

Tools you may use: Azure AI, AWS SageMaker / Bedrock, Vertex AI, Databricks, Kubernetes

Experience levels

• Junior: 1-3 years
• Mid-Level: 3-5 years
• Senior: 5-7 years
• Expert: 7+ years

Each assignment has its own required skills, tools, and experience level. We review the specific requirements with you before your resume is shared for any assignment.

What to expect

• Full-time temporary assignment, W-2 employment with Garden Life Development
• Typically 40 hours per week
• On-site, hybrid, or remote, depending on the assignment
• Assignment length varies by project and is shared with you before you accept
• Health and welfare benefits; details provided with your offer
• A personal orientation before your first day, and a GLD contact for support throughout your assignment

Requirements for all positions

• Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Background check required; some assignments require additional screening
• Education and certifications are verified before placement

About Garden Life Development

Our mission is to empower clients with secure, innovative solutions while growing the skills and expertise of the professionals we place. We bring deep experience in technology and cybersecurity to complex challenges, and we place skilled IT and business professionals on meaningful assignments.

When you join us, you're never on your own. We prepare you for a future of success, with support from before day one through your last day on assignment.

Garden Life Development, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.