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Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
JOB OVERVIEW
The University of Cincinnati is building a next-generation AI environment that blends academic excellence, research innovation, and enterprise transformation. This effort includes secure hybrid infrastructures, modern data platforms (Snowflake, Informatica), private LLM environments (BearcatGPT), and emerging agentic workflows. The AI Solutions Architect is at the forefront of this strategy, shaping how AI is designed, governed, and scaled across the institution. The AI Solutions Architect provides strategic and technical leadership for UC’s AI ecosystem. This role defines enterprise AI architectures, governs LLM adoption, and ensures platform performance, security, and compliance. The Architect mentors Engineers and partners with faculty, researchers, and administrators to deliver scalable AI and generative applications that drive institutional impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Define and maintain enterprise AI reference architectures aligned with UC’s mission.
- Lead design of hybrid HPC/LLM environments (Altair, NebulaOne, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock).
- Establish standards for model lifecycle management, monitoring, availability, and compliance.
- Define governance and security frameworks for private LLM environments (e.g., BearcatGPT) and fine-tuned/custom GPTs.
- Evaluate, design, and integrate enterprise copilots and agent-powered platforms (Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce Agentforce, ServiceNow AI).
- Architect Snowflake Cortex use cases (predictive analytics, natural language query) and integrate with Informatica IDMC pipelines.
- Define institutional standards for agentic workflows (RAG pipelines, multi-agent orchestration, autonomous task execution).
- Collaborate with InfoSec to embed security, privacy, and responsible AI principles across generative AI deployments.
- Partner with faculty, researchers, and business leaders to scale AI use cases in teaching, learning, research, and enterprise administration.
- Mentor and manage AI Engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Optimize AI platform performance and cost, balancing innovation with sustainability.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Master’s in Computer Science, Data/AI, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 7+ years in systems architecture with 3+ in AI/ML.
- Expertise in cloud/hybrid infrastructures (Azure, AWS, NVIDIA, Altair).
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake (Snowpark, Cortex) and Informatica (CLAIRE, IDMC, EDC/DQ).
- Familiarity with generative AI ecosystems (OpenAI, Azure AI Studio, AWS Bedrock, HuggingFace).
- Proven ability to mentor technical teams.
- Strong grounding in governance, security, and MLOps.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED
- Experience managing or deploying private LLM environments (BearcatGPT or similar).
- Knowledge of privacy-preserving AI methods (federated learning, differential privacy).
- Familiarity with enterprise copilots and assistants (Copilot, Agentforce, ServiceNow AI).
- Ability to communicate technical strategies as institutional impact to diverse stakeholders.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
APPLICATION PROCESS INFORMATION
All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.
WHY JOIN US?
This role offers the opportunity to help position the University of Cincinnati as a leader in responsible, scalable AI in higher education—shaping how AI is applied across teaching, research, and enterprise operations.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
-
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
-
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
-
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
-
Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
-
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
-
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102128
INTRODUCTION
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
JOB OVERVIEW
The University of Cincinnati is building a next-generation AI environment that blends academic excellence, research innovation, and enterprise transformation. This effort includes secure hybrid infrastructures, modern data platforms (Snowflake, Informatica), private LLM environments (BearcatGPT), and emerging agentic workflows. The AI Solutions Architect is at the forefront of this strategy, shaping how AI is designed, governed, and scaled across the institution. The AI Solutions Architect provides strategic and technical leadership for UC’s AI ecosystem. This role defines enterprise AI architectures, governs LLM adoption, and ensures platform performance, security, and compliance. The Architect mentors Engineers and partners with faculty, researchers, and administrators to deliver scalable AI and generative applications that drive institutional impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Define and maintain enterprise AI reference architectures aligned with UC’s mission.
- Lead design of hybrid HPC/LLM environments (Altair, NebulaOne, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock).
- Establish standards for model lifecycle management, monitoring, availability, and compliance.
- Define governance and security frameworks for private LLM environments (e.g., BearcatGPT) and fine-tuned/custom GPTs.
- Evaluate, design, and integrate enterprise copilots and agent-powered platforms (Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce Agentforce, ServiceNow AI).
- Architect Snowflake Cortex use cases (predictive analytics, natural language query) and integrate with Informatica IDMC pipelines.
- Define institutional standards for agentic workflows (RAG pipelines, multi-agent orchestration, autonomous task execution).
- Collaborate with InfoSec to embed security, privacy, and responsible AI principles across generative AI deployments.
- Partner with faculty, researchers, and business leaders to scale AI use cases in teaching, learning, research, and enterprise administration.
- Mentor and manage AI Engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Optimize AI platform performance and cost, balancing innovation with sustainability.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Master’s in Computer Science, Data/AI, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 7+ years in systems architecture with 3+ in AI/ML.
- Expertise in cloud/hybrid infrastructures (Azure, AWS, NVIDIA, Altair).
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake (Snowpark, Cortex) and Informatica (CLAIRE, IDMC, EDC/DQ).
- Familiarity with generative AI ecosystems (OpenAI, Azure AI Studio, AWS Bedrock, HuggingFace).
- Proven ability to mentor technical teams.
- Strong grounding in governance, security, and MLOps.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED
- Experience managing or deploying private LLM environments (BearcatGPT or similar).
- Knowledge of privacy-preserving AI methods (federated learning, differential privacy).
- Familiarity with enterprise copilots and assistants (Copilot, Agentforce, ServiceNow AI).
- Ability to communicate technical strategies as institutional impact to diverse stakeholders.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
APPLICATION PROCESS INFORMATION
All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.
WHY JOIN US?
This role offers the opportunity to help position the University of Cincinnati as a leader in responsible, scalable AI in higher education—shaping how AI is applied across teaching, research, and enterprise operations.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
-
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
-
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
-
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
-
Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
-
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
-
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102128
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an AI Solution Architect
Frame your credentials around Systems Analyst
TN visas don't have an AI Solution Architect category. CBP adjudicates these roles under Systems Analyst or Computer Systems Analyst. Make sure your degree transcripts and offer letter explicitly connect your work to systems design, integration, and analysis.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Employers with recent visa filings for Systems Analyst or related roles already understand work visa sponsorship processes. Prioritize these companies when applying, since their HR teams are experienced with the documentation and requirements involved in supporting visa-eligible candidates. For TN visas specifically, this means they're likely familiar with preparing support letters and working with candidates at ports of entry or consulates—key steps in the TN application process.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready AI roles
Searching general job boards surfaces roles where TN eligibility is unclear. Migrate Mate filters AI Solution Architect positions by TN visa sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers who've already navigated this occupational category successfully.
Negotiate visa support letter details before accepting offer
Canadian applicants can present their support letter at the border once the employer has prepared it, which typically takes a few days to arrange. Confirm your start date allows time for the employer to complete the support letter so you're ready to present it along with your required documentation—such as your degree credentials and job offer letter—when crossing at the port of entry.
Document how your degree maps to the role
CBP officers assess TN eligibility at the port of entry with no appeal window if denied. Prepare a one-page summary showing how your computer science, engineering, or information systems degree directly supports the AI architecture and systems integration responsibilities in your offer letter.
Get your Mexican TN consular appointment scheduled early
Mexican nationals must obtain TN status at a U.S. consulate, not at the border. Consular appointment wait times can run several weeks or longer. Confirm your appointment is booked well before your employer's target start date and that your employer's support letter is complete before your interview.
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Does AI Solution Architect qualify as a TN visa occupation?
AI Solution Architect isn't listed by name in the USMCA TN occupational categories, but CBP regularly approves these roles under the Systems Analyst or Computer Systems Analyst category. Your offer letter and supporting documents need to demonstrate that the role centers on analyzing, designing, and integrating computer systems, not just managing or selling AI products.
How does TN compare to H-1B for AI Solution Architect positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no USCIS petition approval required before you start work. H-1B selection is lottery-based, capped at 85,000 per fiscal year, and requires a petition filed months in advance. For Canadian and Mexican professionals who qualify under Systems Analyst, TN is a faster and more predictable path into an AI Solution Architect role.
Where can I find AI Solution Architect jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for U.S. roles under TN visa occupational categories. You can filter AI Solution Architect positions by employer visa sponsorship experience, which surfaces companies with recent work visa filings for Systems Analyst and related roles, saving you the time of vetting employers who lack experience with visa sponsorship.
Can a Canadian AI Solution Architect apply for TN status at the border?
Yes. Canadian citizens can apply for TN status at a U.S. port of entry or pre-clearance location with a support letter from your employer, a qualifying offer letter that describes AI Solution Architect duties, and evidence that your degree matches the role. There's no advance USCIS petition required. If CBP denies entry, there's no immediate appeal, so documentation quality matters significantly.
What happens to my TN status if my employer changes my job title or duties?
TN status is tied to the specific role and employer listed on your entry documentation. If your title changes to a non-TN category, or your duties shift significantly away from Systems Analyst work, your status may no longer be valid for that position. Your employer would need to prepare a new support letter and you'd need to re-establish TN status at a U.S. port of entry (for Canadian citizens) or U.S. consulate (for Mexican citizens) before the change takes effect.
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