AI:AT is a joint project of AIT and Advanced Computing Austria. It brings together top-level expertise in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and data ecosystems, creating an interdisciplinary innovation environment for research, development, start-ups, and industrial projects.

AI:AT – the AI Factory Austria – provides access to cutting-edge AI infrastructure, promotes trustworthy AI and ethical standards, and serves as a hub for networking with national and European partners. The goal is to work with partners from industry and public institutions to develop and implement forward-looking AI technologies and viable AI solutions.

As part of the collaboration within the AI Factory Austria, the Austrian Institute of Technology will delegate experts to the AI Factory Austria. For our location in Vienna (Karl-Farkas-Gasse, 1030), we are seeking a:

Senior Full-Stack AI Architect (f/m/d)

AI:AT - AI FACTORY AUSTRIA

You are responsible for the architecture and design end-to-end AI solutions, covering model development, data pipelines, evaluation, MLOps, and trustworthy AI, also considering integration into client technical landscapes
You define and evolve the architecture and service portfolio for AI infrastructure and applications in collaboration with partner organisations, industry, and public institutions.
You develop reference architectures and workflows (e.g., LLM fine-tuning, RAG pipelines, AI agents) and provide technical guidance for implementation in partner projects.
You ensure seamless integration of AI services across hybrid cloud and HPC environments, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability.
You design systems for scalability and performance, ensuring that AI solutions can be reliably deployed and operated at scale.

You embed trustworthy AI principles into system design — addressing transparency, bias, privacy, and compliance with the EU AI Act.
You collaborate with data scientists and domain experts to translate user needs into robust and sustainable technical architecture.
You are responsible for documentation, best practices, and training materials to support adoption and knowledge transfer.
You ensure the sustainable implementation and exploitation of results (e.g., patents, licenses, company formation, technology transfer).
You represent AI Factory Austria in national and international expert committees, networks, and conferences, significantly contributing to the visibility and reputation of Austria as an AI hub.

Your qualifications:

Several years of experience in AI architecture, AI/ML solution design, and scalable MLOps environments
Strong understanding of AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow), data pipelines, and cloud/HPC infrastructure
Proven practical experience in MLOps: Docker/Kubernetes, GitOps, MLflow/Kubeflow, observability stacks (Prometheus/Grafana, ELK)
Experience with HPC schedulers (e.g., SLURM) and hybrid cloud architectures
Practical experience with Responsible-AI-Frameworks and the EU-AI-Regulations is advantageous
Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working across disciplines and organisations
Excellent language skills in English, German would be an advantage
You should be eligible for working in Austria

What to expect:

A key function in a visionary field of the future with high social and economic relevance.
Excellent research and technology foundation as well as a dedicated team to implement innovative ideas.
Significant opportunities for shaping your work and short decision-making paths within an open, agile organizational structure.
Close collaboration with leading national and international partners as well as access to unique AI and HPC infrastructure.
- as a minimum according to the non-university collective agreement. The base salary is supplemented by further, variable salary components. The actual total salary package will be determined individually based on your qualifications and experience.
Highlights of our employee benefits include meal allowance, preventive healthcare benefits and company doctor, pension fund, additional days off for various life events, family benefits (including two weeks of paid paternity leave “Papa-Weeks” and leisure subsidies), voucher programme, sports, cultural and socialising events and many more, as well as flexitime models (incl. up to 50% home office), travel support for conferences and networking, and individual training and career development opportunities.
The position is funded by the AI Factory Austria until June 2028. An extension beyond this period may be possible depending on future project developments.

At AIT, we create an inclusive and family-friendly working environment that promotes equal opportunities and actively strengthens diversity across our workforce and in leadership positions. Among other initiatives, we are committed to increasing the proportion of women in our company and therefore particularly welcome applications from female applicants.

Please submit your complete application documents online, consisting of your CV, a cover letter, relevant certificates and documents, as well as a proof of identity.

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