AI Solution Architect (Sr Manager) - Remote

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

We are looking for a technically strong and adaptable AI Solution Architect to join our growing AI practice. In this role, you will contribute to the design and implementation of AI-powered solutions across a range of client-facing projects, helping ensure that architectural decisions are sound, scalable, and tailored to the problem at hand.

You will work closely with engineering teams and client stakeholders to design AI systems that leverage traditional machine learning, generative AI, and intelligent automation. This role requires both a solid technical foundation and the ability to flex across different platforms, frameworks, and business needs.

If you enjoy applying architecture principles to complex AI problems, working across multiple technologies, and collaborating with delivery teams to bring ideas into reality, this is a strong fit.

Key Responsibilities

Support the architecture and design of AI solutions across multiple projects, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client goals

Contribute to the development of shared architectural patterns, reusable components, and design practices to support both experimental and production-ready AI initiatives

Evaluate client needs, system constraints, and platform environments to recommend scalable and secure AI designs across cloud, on-prem, or hybrid setups

Drive architectural decisions related to data pipelines, model orchestration, API development, observability, and integration with enterprise systems

Apply knowledge of traditional machine learning and generative AI technologies (e.g., LLMs, embeddings, RAG, AI agents) to support diverse solution needs

Understand and work with orchestration layers and protocols (e.g., tool use, function calling, and emerging standards like MCP) that support multi-step reasoning and agentic workflows

Serve as a technical resource to project teams by reviewing technical designs, contributing to code and system architecture, and mentoring junior engineers

Collaborate with delivery leads, and client stakeholders to refine solution designs as project requirements evolve

Participate in technology evaluation and internal discussions to help shape best practices and strengthen architectural consistency across teams

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years of experience in software engineering or AI / ML development, including 2+ years in solution design or architecture roles

Experience designing AI-powered solutions using machine learning, data pipelines, or generative AI APIs

Familiarity with enterprise architecture principles and working within production-oriented environments

Hands-on experience with Python, AI / ML frameworks, and API development

Exposure to GenAI frameworks and agent orchestration tools

Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and containerized environments

Comfort working in agile, project-based environments and collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate between technical requirements and business goals

Certifications in Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or Amazon Web Services are highly desirable.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus

Flexible living locations across US OR Canada, ability to travel as needed.

The estimated base salary for this job is $160,000 - $185,000 USD. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron's annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron's pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $184,000 - $231,250 USD. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron's benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

Position Level

Senior Manager

Country

United States of America

At Huron, we're redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client's challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work...together.

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Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

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