AI Architect - Manager
KLA
AI Architect - Manager at KLA is a full time role based in Chennai, India. It was published on 2 March 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | AI Architect - Manager |
|---|---|
| Company | KLA |
| Location | Chennai, India |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Published | 2 March 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
Company Overview
Group/Division
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
We’re looking for an AI Architect – Manager who Is responsible for defining and delivering enterprise AI, ML, and Generative AI solutions while leading and developing technical teams.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, partnering across engineering, product, platform, and business teams to deliver secure, scalable, and production‑ready AI capabilities aligned with business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape AI architecture and direction by defining scalable AI, ML, and Generative AI solutions that align with business priorities and enterprise standards.
- Guide solutions from concept to production, supporting teams as they move from early exploration through deployment with a focus on reliability, performance, and long‑term maintainability.
- Support and develop engineering teams through coaching, technical guidance, and clear goal setting, helping individuals grow while delivering high‑quality outcomes.
- Collaborate across teams, working closely with product, platform, security, and business partners to translate needs into practical, well‑aligned technical approaches.
- Strengthen AI delivery foundations by encouraging consistent MLOps and LLMOps practices, including automation, monitoring, observability, and responsible AI principles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with MLOps/LLMOps practices (CI/CD, model/version management, deployment, monitoring, observability)
- Familiarity with responsible AI practices across the solution lifecycle
- Experience with Generative AI frameworks or tooling (for example: LangChain, LlamaIndex, LLM APIs)
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 1+ years Experience designing and delivering AI/ML solutions used in production
- 2+ years Experience leading technical projects and supporting team delivery
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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