Lead Architect - Generative AI Reports to: Manager - Application Development Location: In Office, Orange CT, Rochester NY, Boston MA The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $116,640 - $145,800 (Rochester, NY) $128,320 - $160,400 (Orange, CT) $134,080 - $167,600 (Boston, MA) What We Offer: Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance‑based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Tuition reimbursement Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid Job Summary Are you ready to lead the future of digital transformation and engineering excellence? As the Lead Architect - Generative AI, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving the development of cutting-edge generative AI platforms and software solutions for Avangrid customers. This role combines strategic leadership, high-level technical expertise, and operational excellence to shape the future of secure, AI-driven digital operations. You will own the technical foundation that powers our AI-native experiences, architecting the knowledge systems and decision logic that enable reliable, scalable AI implementations across various business functions. Key Responsibilities AI Architecture and Strategy Lead the strategic direction for engineering and digital operations, ensuring alignment between AI advancements and business goals. Design and optimize how AI agents reason, retrieve information, and act within production systems. Architect how AI agents connect to external enterprise systems, defining authentication patterns, error handling, and data transformation standards. Develop systematic approaches to versioning, A/B testing, and performance evaluation to ensure consistency and accuracy across various AI scenarios. Technical Leadership Provide expert guidance on generative AI best practices, advanced technologies, and emerging trends. Oversee the design and implementation of high-quality AI solutions, from initial ideation and data foundations to production-grade deployment. Establish the technical guardrails and safety frameworks required to prevent unintended AI behaviors and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Operational Excellence Implement the observability layer required to turn AI system behavior into actionable insights and measurable improvements. Lead efforts to reduce technical debt while ensuring AI systems remain reliable and stable during peak operational seasons. Support the configuration and deployment of automated workflows and AI-powered applications across the enterprise. Stakeholder Management Partner with business unit leaders to understand pain points and translate them into scalable AI use cases. Communicate AI strategy, technical progress, and business impact to executive leadership. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 10+ years of professional experience; or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience. Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a senior engineering or technical leadership role. Demonstrated experience as an expert in software development, leveraging Agile DevOps practices for CI/CD. Proven track record of building and deploying AI-powered systems or workflow automation solutions in a production environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). #LI-Onsite #LI-VF1 Company: AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. 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