Senior AI/ML Lead / Architect

Senior AI/ML Lead / Architect Position Description Company Profile: Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end\-to\-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14\.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com. Job Title: Senior AI/ML Lead/Architect Position: LA/AC Experience: 8\-12 years Category: Software Development/ Engineering Shift: EST Shift Main location: Bangalore, Chennai Position ID: J0326\-0350 Employment Type: Full Time Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 8 years of relevant experience. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Position Overview We are seeking an experienced AI Lead to architect, develop, and operationalize machine learning and AI solutions across a diverse range of client engagements. This role blends hands\-on technical depth with strategic leadership, focusing on the full AI/ML lifecycle — from data engineering and experimentation to scalable deployment on Kubernetes\-powered GPU clusters. You will play a pivotal role in driving open\-source AI adoption, mentoring teams, and ensuring CGI’s AI delivery aligns with industry best practices in MLOps, data governance, and responsible AI. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Key Responsibilities * Lead end\-to\-end AI/ML solution delivery — from business problem definition, data preparation, model design, and training to production deployment and monitoring. * Architect scalable ML pipelines leveraging open\-source frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit\-learn, MLflow, and Kubeflow. * Design and deploy AI workloads in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, optimizing GPU utilization for training and inference. * Collaborate with data engineers, cloud architects, and business consultants to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise systems. * Establish and maintain MLOps practices, including version control, CI/CD, experiment tracking, and automated retraining. * Provide technical mentorship and leadership across project teams and client engagements. * Contribute to AI governance and model explainability frameworks aligned with CGI’s responsible AI principles. * Evaluate emerging AI tools, frameworks, and architectures to drive continuous improvement. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related field. * 8\+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, data science, or applied machine learning roles. * Strong proficiency in Python and open\-source ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit\-learn, Hugging Face, etc.). * Proven experience across the complete ML lifecycle — from data preprocessing and model training to serving and monitoring. * Experience with MLOps frameworks such as MLflow, DVC, Airflow, or Kubeflow. * Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), including running GPU\-based ML workloads. * Hands\-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with their AI/ML ecosystem services. * Strong understanding of data pipelines, API integration, and enterprise\-scale deployment architectures. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Preferred Skills * Experience with GPU optimization and frameworks such as CUDA, NVIDIA Triton, or TensorRT. * Exposure to Large Language Models (LLMs) and fine\-tuning of open\-source models. * Prior experience in consulting environments delivering AI\-driven client solutions. * Contributions to open\-source ML projects or active participation in AI communities. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex AI concepts into business outcomes. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Life at CGI: It is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well\-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons Come join our team, one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Your future duties and responsibilities Required qualifications to be successful in this role Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well\-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. \#LI\-AA13**Your future duties and responsibilities** **Required qualifications to be successful in this role** **Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.** Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new…