AI Engineer Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026.
Job Description
AI Engineer Lead
Job Summary -
We are seeking a skilled AI Engineer lead with AI and ML experience for Sunnyvale, CA location
Experience Required:
Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience as AI engineer lead
Responsibilities / Experience -
Qualifications/Required Skills:
1. Strong Engineering & Architecture Execution
2. Service Decomposition & Enterprise Modernization
3. MCP Servers & Gen AI / Agent-Based Systems
- Proven experience building MCP server-based solutions and Gen AI agents from concept through production
- Strong understanding of designing systems for an agentic, AI-driven ecosystem
- Ability to integrate AI into service architectures and make platforms “agent-ready” for future automation and intelligence
4. Experience designing observability strategies: distributed tracing, structured logging, metrics dashboards
5. Deep understanding of zero-trust architecture, API security, and identity federation
6. Hands-on experience with CI CD pipeline design, GitOps workflows, and release engineering
7. Ability to make and communicate well-reasoned architectural trade-offs.
Preferred Skills:
- Expertise with Claude Code or similar AI-assisted development tools
- Experience building service catalogs / internal developer platforms
- Background in highly distributed, multi-region enterprise environments
- Exposure to AI-driven automation workflows at scale
Behavioral Skills:
- Excellent Communication skills and collaboration skills
- Ability to propose and implement improvements in the system
- Ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders
About Mphasis
Mphasis applies next-generation technology to help enterprises transform businesses globally. Customer centricity is foundational to Mphasis and is reflected in the Mphasis’ Front2Back™ Transformation approach. Front2Back™ uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2TM=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Mphasis’ Service Transformation approach helps ‘shrink the core’ through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world. Mphasis’ core reference architectures and tools, speed and innovation with domain expertise and specialization are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Mphasis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical conditions military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO in the law poster , view the EEO in the law supplement . To view the pay transparency nondiscrimination provision please click and to view the E-Verify posting click .
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