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As an AI Solution Architect at Saab you will sit at the intersection of advanced engineering and strategic business impact. You will be the driving force behind designing building and deploying scalable AI systems that address real-world challenges in defence security and critical infrastructure. With a background in Applied AI Engineering you will bring both the technical depth and the architectural vision needed to take AI from proof of concept to production at scale.
This is a hands-on leadership role where your decisions shape the AI infrastructure of tomorrow and where your work directly contributes to keeping societies safe.
Design and architect scalable secure and reliable AI infrastructure using microservices API gateways and serverless architecture patterns
Lead the end-to-end delivery of AI solutions from requirements and system design through to deployment and monitoring in production environments
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines containerised deployments (Docker Kubernetes) and model tracking workflows using e.g. MLflow
Develop and expose AI capabilities through robust API services integrating ML models into existing platforms and enterprise systems
Apply hands-on expertise in ML/DL frameworks
Leverage cloud AI services across AWS and/or Microsoft Azure to architect cost-effective and performant solutions
Manage and process large-scale data using Spark or Kafka ensuring robust data engineering practices
Ensure data governance privacy compliance and security best practices are embedded into every solution
Align AI initiatives with business strategy contributing to vendor selection cost optimisation and technology roadmap decisions
Communicate complex AI architectures and trade-offs clearly to both technical teams and executive stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists ML engineers solution owners and domain experts to deliver outcomes that matter
You are a technically strong and outcome-oriented professional who combines engineering rigour with strategic thinking. You thrive in environments where impact is visible and the problems are genuinely hard.
You bring:
37 years of experience in AI ML or data science roles often transitioning from a background in software engineering or data science
A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science Software Engineering Mathematics or a related field
Strong proficiency in Python; solid working knowledge of Java and/or C for high-performance applications
Practical experience with ML/DL frameworks: TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-learn and Hugging Face Transformers
Proven MLOps skills including CI/CD pipeline design Docker Kubernetes model tracking and API development
Experience with large-scale data engineering tools such as Apache Spark or Kafka
Solid understanding of cloud AI platforms (AWS Azure) and associated AI/ML services
Knowledge of data governance principles and compliance with privacy regulations
Excellent communication skills you can articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Strong project management abilities and a track record of effective stakeholder management
Outcome-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business value
This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.
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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26100 talented people Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics weapons command and control sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here.
Why join us At our company you will own high-impact solutions that support service members partners and critical national infrastructure making a real difference through your work. You will lead meaningful projects within a modern Digital Solutions organisation that enjoys strong executive sponsorship providing ample opportunities for growth. We offer a flexible hybrid work model to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Additionally you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Submit your CV along with a brief note highlighting a recent initiative you led including the business problem you addressed and the outcomes achieved. Describe how you align stakeholders when trade-offs are tough. Additionally provide an example of how you improved team flow or delivery quality.
Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Company in Brief Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions from military defence to civil security. With operations on every continent, Saab continuously develops, adapts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs. At Saab we ... View more