AI Domain Architect - Pepsi : Job Details

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Overview

Location: Must live within 90 miles of one of our PepsiCo office locations (Plano, TX, Purchase, NY, Chicago, IL). Role is HYBRID. Expect to be in office 2-3 days per week.

PepsiCo's Data, Analytics, and AI (D&AI) team transforms data into consumer delight, enabling digital transformation, new revenue streams, and innovation. As part of the Global Data & AI Architecture team, Architects define the right architecture to support high-priority data, analytics, and AI capabilities.

The successful candidate will have deep AI domain knowledge, the ability to simplify complex concepts, and experience working on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Define AI north star architecture and technology strategy, leading evaluations and securing stakeholder alignment.
• Establish AI architecture principles and design patterns for ML, DL, Generative AI.
• Conduct market research to stay ahead of AI trends and evolve technology strategy.
• Evaluate existing AI architectures and develop roadmaps for improvement.
• Lead the AI Architecture Community of Practice, ensuring compliance with Responsible AI practices.
• Govern AI solution architectures to ensure alignment with standards and reduce technical debt.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated AI solutions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Range: $125,900 - $249,900, based on skills, experience, and education.
• Performance bonuses, long-term incentives, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing and deploying AI solutions in complex environments.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, including LLMs, NLP, computer vision.
• Experience with foundational models from providers like OpenAI, Azure, Google.
• Proficiency with AI frameworks and tools such as LangChain, vector databases.
• AI engineering experience, data engineering knowledge, Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred).
• Experience with AI strategy, vendor evaluation, and working in large, multinational enterprises, preferably in CPG.

Functional Skills

• Understanding of MLOps, Responsible AI governance, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems thinking abilities.

Additional Competencies

• Interest in continuous learning, professional certifications in AI.
• Ability to influence at all organizational levels, excellent communication skills, and strategic thinking.

EEO Statement

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

For more information, view our EEO policies and pay transparency statement.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Manufacturing, Food and Beverage