Lead AI Strategist & Architect

Driving early-stage AI vision and hands-on system design to lay the foundation for scalable, cross-functional AI adoption.

ABOUT DIVYASREE AI DIVISION

At DivyaSree, we are at the frontier of redefining real estate, education, and hospitality through Artificial Intelligence. Our newly formed AI division is intentionally designed as a nimble, innovation-first startup within the groupfar beyond just an internal support engine.

Were building a next-generation powerhouse focused not only on transforming DivyaSrees core operations through AI, but also on rapidly developing and scaling AI products, tools, and SaaS solutions for the broader enterprise market. From day one, the division will operate with the agility of a startup and the backing of a robust enterprise ecosystemcreating proprietary IP, launching standalone platforms, and unlocking value across industries.

This is a ground-floor opportunity to join an ambitious team committed to pushing boundaries and creating lasting impact through AI innovation.

THE ROLE

This is a foundational leadership role. As the Lead AI Strategist & Architect, you will be responsible for both defining the high-level AI roadmap and rolling up your sleeves to architect and build complex, real-world systems from scratch. You will lead with vision, innovate with purpose, and execute with precisionsetting the pace for a world-class AI team and platform.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

AI Architecture & Strategy

• Define and evolve our AI strategy in phases: internal transformation ? productization -> innovation leadership.
• Architect scalable and secure AI systems that align with business goals and ethics.
• Evaluate and implement advanced technologies including LLMs, generative AI, and agent-based systems.

Solution Development & Delivery

• Design and deploy AI solutions for internal workflows, customer-facing tools, and predictive analytics.
• Lead hands-on development of prototypes and production-ready applications.
• Set up robust data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and MLOps practices.

Research & IP Creation

• Identify high-impact research opportunities and turn them into tangible applications.
• Develop proprietary models and contribute to the creation of AI intellectual property.
• Represent the division in academic and industry forums.

Team Building & Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing AI team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Define performance frameworks and champion engineering excellence.

Ecosystem & Partnerships

• Represent the AI vision externally and establish Divyasree as a thought leader.
• Forge partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and global AI innovators.
• Promote open-source contributions and community engagement.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments
• Demonstrated expertise across multiple AI domains (NLP, computer vision, generative AI, etc.)
• Strong software engineering background with proficiency in Python and relevant AI frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices
• Track record of successful end-to-end project delivery from concept to production
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in AI, Machine Learning, or a related discipline
• Experience implementing AI solutions across diverse business functions
• Hands-on experience with generative AI, LLMs, and agent-based systems
• Contributions to open-source projects or research publications in AI-related fields
• Experience with vector databases, knowledge graphs, and semantic search technologies
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and ethical considerations in AI implementation

WHAT WE OFFER

• A clean slate: Lead from day zero and shape the AI vision end-to-end.
• Strategic autonomy: Influence both the business and the tech stack.
• Cutting-edge projects: Work on both internal transformation and external SaaS solutions.
• Supportive leadership: Full backing from the top with dedicated resources.
• Growth runway: Build a team, grow a function, and lead a movement.
• Competitive compensation: As per industry standards.
• Impact: Leave your fingerprint on the AI ecosystem in India.

Bring your passion for AI and your vision for changewere building something bold, and we want you at the helm.