

SpanIdea Systems
AI / ML Architect (Automation & Agentic AI)
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This role is for an AI / ML Architect (Automation & Agentic AI) with 12+ years of experience, offering $70.00 - $75.00 per hour for a contract exceeding 6 months. Key skills include Python, ML frameworks, and expertise in automation and quality engineering.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
600
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🗓️ - Date
March 10, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
On-site
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Santa Clara, CA 95056
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Security #Datasets #Deployment #Deep Learning #Monitoring #Compliance #Python #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #ML (Machine Learning) #Scala #Data Pipeline #Model Deployment #PyTorch #DevOps #TensorFlow #Data Engineering #Leadership #Automation
Role description
Role: AI / ML Architect (Automation & Agentic AI)
Experience: 12+ years
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced AI/ML Architect with a strong data engineering and applied AI background to lead and own automation initiatives across code generation and quality engineering.
This role requires both deep technical expertise and leadership capability, working closely with engineering, QA, and platform teams to design, build, and scale AI-driven and agentic automation solutions that improve developer productivity, software quality, and testing efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and lead AI-powered automation initiatives across code generation, refactoring, and test automation
Design and implement Agentic AI systems using modern LLM frameworks and orchestration tools
Provide technical leadership and direction for AI/ML and agent-based automation initiatives
Partner with engineering and QA teams to embed AI/ML solutions into development, testing, and CI/CD workflows Drive AI adoption across quality engineering, including test generation, test optimization, and intelligent validation Build, train, fine-tune, and evaluate ML and LLM models using structured and unstructured data
Apply advanced data engineering and MLOps practices to ensure scalable, reliable, and production-ready AI solutions Define architectural standards, best practices, and governance for AI-driven automation platforms
Stay current with advancements in AI/ML, LLMs, Agentic AI, and QA automation and translate them into practical implementations
Mentor engineers and influence cross-functional teams on AI, testing, and automation strategies
Required Qualifications
12+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering or architecture roles with a strong data-centric background
Proven experience in technical leadership, architecture ownership, and cross-team collaboration
Deep expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and LLM-based systems
Hands-on experience applying AI to software engineering and QA automation use cases
Strong understanding of Agentic AI concepts, autonomous systems, and AI orchestration frameworks
Solid background in quality engineering, testing strategies, or test automation at scale
Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow Experience working with large datasets, data pipelines, and feature engineering Strong knowledge of MLOps, model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management in production
Background in software engineering, DevOps, or CI/CD automation environments
Experience defining and implementing AI governance, security, and compliance best practices
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Role: AI / ML Architect (Automation & Agentic AI)
Experience: 12+ years
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced AI/ML Architect with a strong data engineering and applied AI background to lead and own automation initiatives across code generation and quality engineering.
This role requires both deep technical expertise and leadership capability, working closely with engineering, QA, and platform teams to design, build, and scale AI-driven and agentic automation solutions that improve developer productivity, software quality, and testing efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and lead AI-powered automation initiatives across code generation, refactoring, and test automation
Design and implement Agentic AI systems using modern LLM frameworks and orchestration tools
Provide technical leadership and direction for AI/ML and agent-based automation initiatives
Partner with engineering and QA teams to embed AI/ML solutions into development, testing, and CI/CD workflows Drive AI adoption across quality engineering, including test generation, test optimization, and intelligent validation Build, train, fine-tune, and evaluate ML and LLM models using structured and unstructured data
Apply advanced data engineering and MLOps practices to ensure scalable, reliable, and production-ready AI solutions Define architectural standards, best practices, and governance for AI-driven automation platforms
Stay current with advancements in AI/ML, LLMs, Agentic AI, and QA automation and translate them into practical implementations
Mentor engineers and influence cross-functional teams on AI, testing, and automation strategies
Required Qualifications
12+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering or architecture roles with a strong data-centric background
Proven experience in technical leadership, architecture ownership, and cross-team collaboration
Deep expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and LLM-based systems
Hands-on experience applying AI to software engineering and QA automation use cases
Strong understanding of Agentic AI concepts, autonomous systems, and AI orchestration frameworks
Solid background in quality engineering, testing strategies, or test automation at scale
Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow Experience working with large datasets, data pipelines, and feature engineering Strong knowledge of MLOps, model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management in production
Background in software engineering, DevOps, or CI/CD automation environments
Experience defining and implementing AI governance, security, and compliance best practices
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person






