Point B is a consulting firm that is trusted by the world’s leading organizations and specializes in business transformation and technology services. We are committed to making an impact for our customers and leveraging technology to unlock human potential. We help accelerate our customers' progress toward meaningful outcomes by bringing together cross-industry expertise, proven process, and transformative technology to activate shared potential.
Our diverse set of experts spans 13 U.S. locations, with international reach via our partnership with Nextcontinent. We're united by our desire to help our customers succeed, wherever they do business.
Point B has been consistently recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune® magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Consulting® magazine, BuiltIn, Vault.com®, and many others.
The AI Architect has a wide range of responsibilities that includes designing state-of-the-art AI systems for clients while also assisting in pre-sales efforts to pave the way for Point B’s AI Accelerator. This role relies on an expertise with AI tools and understanding of an evolving AI landscape to define AI architectures and selecting the appropriate technology to help solve our client’s problems. The AI Architect is a “roll-up-the sleeves” individual who is able to adapt in the midst of rapid changes and is able to collaborate with both business development opportunities and as a delivery partner. This leader also will help in the development of AI talent within Tech Build.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:
Develops technology solutions that provide Point B with a competitive and outsized market advantage, and allow for repeatable outcomes that address our client’s biggest problems
Identify market opportunities for the application of AI solutions that solve our customer’s business challenges through delivery of AI and consulting solutions
Designs, develops, and integrates tech-enabled products and capabilities that make our solutions more scalable, repeatable, and profitable
Leads and manages a portfolio of emerging AI solutions, developing strong relationships internally and externally
Serves as the key contact and trusted advisor for clients, including earning loyalty through superior service and responsiveness
Grows and cultivates our partnership ecosystem in the AI domain
Accountable for quality client service delivery and for overall client satisfaction with emerging AI solutions and products
Partners with stakeholders across Point B’s various service lines to ensure alignment of solutions with Inc. level strategies, enhance current brand solutions, drive innovation in new offerings, and exceed customer expectations.
Drives sales volume and velocity for AI, ML, and intelligent automation technologies opportunities as subject matter expert in domain
Delivers client billable work in the context of technology related consulting, build and delivery; scale depends on the needs of the firm
Supports hiring decisions for the Technology Build team
Creates opportunities to attract, grow and retain talent in the AI solutions space
Develops and grows team skills and capabilities in AI
Develops team members through coaching, mentorship, delivering thoughtful feedback, and identifying opportunities to help team members achieve their professional goals and align with Point B’s business interests
Consistently demonstrates and lives Point B cultural tenets and values
Actively engages in Point B’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts
Participates in firm culture activities to connect regularly with other Point B’ers (e.g., account meetings, Geo Meetings, etc.)
WHAT WE OFFER:
The ability to chart your career path based on your expertise and passions
An environment that encourages you to identify new opportunities and supports you in reaching your goals
The opportunity to build and be part of a fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their clients
A comprehensive, flexible Total Rewards program that supports and recognizes each’s unique needs and contributions to the firm
WHAT WE EXPECT YOU’VE ALREADY DONE:
B.A. or B.S. required in mathematics or computer science
10+ years of business experience; minimum of 5 years client facing experience
Experience in start-up or other entrepreneurial ventures
Expertise in technology, consulting, and business
Known for exceptional client service delivery
Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills
Proven experience in designing and deploying AI/ML solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience in the implementation of semantic search and generative AI architectures
Experience in working with machine learning tools and pipelines such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, MLflow, Kubeflow, or SageMaker
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP and their AI/ML services
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration systems (Kubernetes)
Knowledge of data storage and processing systems, including Vector stores (Chroma, pgvector, Azure Cognitive Search, Pinecone, Supabase, etc.), Hadoop, Spark, and various NoSQL and SQL databases
Familiarity with development libraries such as Langchain (Python or JS), fixie.ai, llama index, etc.
Proficiency in implementing semantic search solutions
Experience with various foundation models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Vertex, Open Source, etc.)
Understanding of basic generative AI architectures, e.g., retrieval augmentation, question/answering
THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE LOOK FOR:
Versatile consultants who thrive on variety and challenge and take pride in delivering high-quality work
Proven leaders with a strong growth track record and mindset
Innate problem solvers who want to grow in a flexible, collaborative culture
Engaging technologist who make a positive impact on their firm, clients, and communities
Ability to travel up to 25%
Ability to work from home
Ability to work from client location
Ability to work non-standard work hours as necessary
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The estimated salary range for this role is $168,500 - $276,500 USD per year. This salary range is provided as required by local and state law as applicable. Individual salaries vary on a number of factors including but not limited to geography, skills, education, experience and unique qualifications where applicable.
Bonuses are awarded at Point B’s discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall firm performance.
YOUR OFFICE HOME BASE:
Any Point B Office Location
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INTRIGUED TO LEARN MORE?
When you apply for this role, your information will be personally reviewed by our talent acquisition team (not by a robot). You can expect to hear back from us with feedback if we think there could be a fit and what next steps look like.
WHAT MAKES POINT B DIFFERENT?
Our Founding Purpose and Values. Because our teams help organizations solve their greatest challenges, we've created an inclusive culture that attracts and retains the world’s best talent. Be part of a collaborative culture where we build lasting relationships with each other, our customers, and our communities.
Benefits – Point B rewards high performance with a total rewards approach that includes competitive base pay, benefits, and short-and long-term incentives — as well as flexibility, leadership development opportunities, and a culture designed to help our diverse team of individuals flourish.
Employee Ownership – We give employees a voice in directing their careers and the growth of our firm. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is a non-contributory retirement vehicle that grows over time from annual allocations (based on individual compensation) and the value of our company.
Award winning – We are proud to be named a Best Workplace in the US by Fortune magazine, Best Workplaces for Millennials, and Best Workplaces for Women in addition to other awards regarding our workplace inclusivity.
Point B is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
Point B is committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, which includes providing reasonable accommodation for in any individuals with disabilities or for religious purposes. Applicants with disabilities may contact our Accommodations team at [email protected] or 206-517-5000 to request and arrange for accommodations through the application and/or recruiting process. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability or religious observance, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please note: This mailbox is only for accommodation requests or questions. Please use the Contact Us form for any recruiting inquires.
Legal Information for Job Seekers can be accessed on our Careers Website.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
What We Do
Trusted by the world's leading organizations, Point B is a consulting firm that works at the intersection of expertise, industry insight, and transformative technology.
This collaborative approach enables you to solve your most important challenges, by bringing together the right mix of talent and technology to deliver greater value and impact.
With over 850 associates in the US and 3000+ consultants around the world through our Nextcontinent partnership, we work where you do to deliver the change you seek.
Why Work With Us
Point B is a place of growth. We’re a multifaceted, award-winning firm made up of people who want to make an impact on the world. We’re dedicated to flexibility—offering a hybrid workplace and a variety of opportunities to develop your skillsets and grow your career by following your passions.
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