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Lead AI Architect

7 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Kyndryl Full time

Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? 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
Responsible for the architecture of applications. Defines application and technical component composition and interactions which address functional and non-functional requirements. Selects, defines and documents technology choices that best addresses requirements and constraints. Performs viability assessments to analyze and resolve architectural weaknesses. An application architect will need to interact effectively with business stakeholders, project managers, developers, and specialists to oversee the planning and implementation of applications.

We seek a visionary 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

AgenticAI

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

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 for that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Join us in revolutionizing the world of software design and take your career to the next level.

Who You Are
You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical And Professional Experience
Education
PhD in Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, or AI Ethics (or niche MSc with 8+ years in complex AI systems)

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.

What We Offer

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

Apply with:

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

Shape the future of autonomous intelligence systems. Challenge accepted?

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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.

Get Referred
If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked 'How Did You Hear About Us' during the application process, select 'Employee Referral' and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.