Senior Solutions Architect (AI/ML)

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Requirements:

• Proven professional experience with cloud infrastructure, AI/ML platforms, or equivalent education.
• Expertise in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face) and experience deploying and fine-tuning LLMs and GenAI models.
• Deep knowledge of Linux, distributed systems, and GPU optimization techniques (e.g., CUDA, TensorRT, or Kubernetes).
• Programming/development experience, particularly in building AI-powered applications (e.g., recommendation systems, chatbots).
• Experience working in a post-sales or technical consultant role with a focus on AI/ML and cloud solutions.
• Knowledge of provisioning, deployment strategies, and tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Passionate about customer experience and leveraging AI/ML to solve complex business problems.
• Track record of developing successful technical solutions, including AI/ML use cases, to address customer challenges.
• Ability to balance the demands of multiple stakeholders, define priorities, and set appropriate expectations.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML data pipelines, cloud-native databases, and integration strategies.
• Passionate about technology, open source projects, and applying cutting-edge AI/ML innovations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical AI/ML concepts in clear and concise terms.
• Quickly learn DigitalOcean systems and adapt to rapid changes in cloud and AI/ML trends.
• Fluency in English.
• Highly motivated with a self-starter mentality, ready to tackle AI/ML challenges head-on.

Responsibilities:

• Develop deep expertise in the DigitalOcean product portfolio, the evolving cloud landscape, and AI/ML platforms.
• Advocate for customers by providing feedback to product teams, overcoming adoption blockers, and driving new feature development.
• Offer personalized onboarding assistance and guide customers through their cloud journey, resolving technical blockers.
• Design and review architecture tailored to specific business use cases, ensuring optimal solutions for customers.
• Implement and oversee infrastructure management best practices to secure and optimize cloud resources.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance improvement, helping customers make data-driven cloud optimization decisions.
• Conduct technical consultation sessions, workshops, and training for customers to empower them in managing cloud infrastructure.
• Partner with Growth Account Managers and Customer Success Managers to create success plans that ensure customer retention, expansion, and satisfaction.
• Provide regular presentations articulating product benefits, functionality, and technical solutions.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Hugging Face, with experience deploying and fine-tuning LLMs and GenAI models.
• Optimize GPU workloads using CUDA, TensorRT, or Kubernetes, and build scalable AI applications like chatbots or recommendation systems.
• Design AI solutions tailored to business needs, manage data pipelines, and integrate databases.
• Liaise with Engineering and Support teams to resolve escalations and growth obstacles in a timely fashion.
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities and promote technical best practices across the organization.
• Contribute to internal and external documentation, such as "The Navigator’s Guide to DO."
• Build tools to enhance the experience of Premium Support customers and improve platform usability.
• Demonstrate proficiency in DevOps tools like Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Leverage expertise in Kubernetes, Managed DBaaS, and the DigitalOcean GenAI Platform.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with a global team of Solutions Architects, Customer Success Managers, and Account Managers.