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AI ML Solution Architect & Developer Senior Manager
LOCATION
DALLAS
ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)
ATLANTA - PEACHTREE RD, CHICAGO, HOUSTON, PHILADELPHIA
JOB DESCRIPTION
You Belong Here
The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Where We Need You
Protiviti is looking for a Technology Consulting Senior Manager to join our growing Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) team.
What You Can Expect
Protiviti is an innovative global consultancy that provides transformative solutions across industries through its deep expertise in artificial intelligence. Protiviti works with clients to design AI that is innovative to drive optimal results, put transparent controls in place, and champion user adoption, ensuring that AI brings measurable value while maintaining the highest standards of safety and accountability.
As a Senior Manager, you’ll partner with our clients to identify and manage risk. You'll develop strategies to solve complex business problems using new ways of thinking, and devise solutions to support your clients' needs through using the latest tools and methods. You’ll develop lasting relationships with client personnel and further these relationships through quality product delivery. You’ll foster a network within the business community and serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market. You will also be a mentor and provide performance development to teams as you oversee the successful completion of project work plans.
What Will Help You Be Successful
- You enjoy leading technical and industry discussions and seeking opportunities to demonstrate AI technologies and enable both internal and external stakeholders.
- You are motivated to learn and interested in all things related to AI ML, including the latest trends and developments.
- You are passionate about building relationships with clients and providing exceptional experiences.
- You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership.
- You promote a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members.
- You create development opportunities for others, including participating in the creation and rollout of training, and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities.
- You have interest in contributing to the preparation of client proposals and strategies to win new business.
- You excel at identifying opportunities to integrate product solutions and resources to improve client service capabilities.
- You have interest in working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
Do Your Talents Include the Following?
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Hands-on leading the development of end-to-end AI solutions to solve complex business problems.
- Cloud services and infrastructure with platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Have built or deployed systems powered by LLMs or generative models and understand how model behavior affects product experience.
- Proficiency in programming languages for AI development such as Python, R, or SQL, with experience in libraries/frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Langchain, etc.
- Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark.
- Implementing required security and privacy controls when developing AI-enabled prototypes, including proper data handling, masking/anonymization, and secure storage based on defined standards.
- Applying cloud platform security features (e.g., encryption, identity and access management, secure API integrations) to ensure AI applications adhere to enterprise and regulatory requirements.
- Executing security-related tasks such as integrating authentication, enforcing role-based access, and configuring secure data pipelines as part of delivering production-ready AI solutions.
- Identifying and addressing security or privacy considerations during development and proactively collaborating with security stakeholders to validate implementation.
- Documenting security-relevant design decisions, data flows, and privacy considerations to support Responsible AI practices and audit transparency.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to create AI-enabled solutions for repeatable business problems and develop functional prototypes to validate feasibility and applicability of AI technologies to practical use cases and challenges.
- Fostering innovation by identifying new AI technologies or methodologies that can enhance current processes or solve new challenges.
- Establishing best practices in AI governance principles ensuring ethical use, transparency, risk management while delivering high-quality services to clients.
- Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives.
- Successfully pursuing business development opportunities and identifying and implementing strategies to obtain new work or clientele.
- Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teams including conducting performance appraisals, mentoring and coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.
Your Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science or related field).
- 7+ years working in professional services or industry.
- A minimum of 4 - years’ hands-on experience with Generative Artificial Intelligence technology experimentation, prototyping, solutioning and deployment.
- Familiarity with cloud-based AI technologies and platforms is strongly preferred.
- Professional Certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect are preferred.
Our Hybrid Workplace
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements vary by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments.
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
$149,000.00 - $239,000.00
Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
14%
The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.
$169,860.00 - $272,460.00
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf.
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
JOB LOCATION
TX PRO DALLAS
JOB REQUISITION
AI ML Solution Architect & Developer Senior Manager
LOCATION
DALLAS
ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)
ATLANTA - PEACHTREE RD, CHICAGO, HOUSTON, PHILADELPHIA
JOB DESCRIPTION
You Belong Here
The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Where We Need You
Protiviti is looking for a Technology Consulting Senior Manager to join our growing Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) team.
What You Can Expect
Protiviti is an innovative global consultancy that provides transformative solutions across industries through its deep expertise in artificial intelligence. Protiviti works with clients to design AI that is innovative to drive optimal results, put transparent controls in place, and champion user adoption, ensuring that AI brings measurable value while maintaining the highest standards of safety and accountability.
As a Senior Manager, you’ll partner with our clients to identify and manage risk. You'll develop strategies to solve complex business problems using new ways of thinking, and devise solutions to support your clients' needs through using the latest tools and methods. You’ll develop lasting relationships with client personnel and further these relationships through quality product delivery. You’ll foster a network within the business community and serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market. You will also be a mentor and provide performance development to teams as you oversee the successful completion of project work plans.
What Will Help You Be Successful
- You enjoy leading technical and industry discussions and seeking opportunities to demonstrate AI technologies and enable both internal and external stakeholders.
- You are motivated to learn and interested in all things related to AI ML, including the latest trends and developments.
- You are passionate about building relationships with clients and providing exceptional experiences.
- You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership.
- You promote a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members.
- You create development opportunities for others, including participating in the creation and rollout of training, and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities.
- You have interest in contributing to the preparation of client proposals and strategies to win new business.
- You excel at identifying opportunities to integrate product solutions and resources to improve client service capabilities.
- You have interest in working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
Do Your Talents Include the Following?
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Hands-on leading the development of end-to-end AI solutions to solve complex business problems.
- Cloud services and infrastructure with platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Have built or deployed systems powered by LLMs or generative models and understand how model behavior affects product experience.
- Proficiency in programming languages for AI development such as Python, R, or SQL, with experience in libraries/frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Langchain, etc.
- Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark.
- Implementing required security and privacy controls when developing AI-enabled prototypes, including proper data handling, masking/anonymization, and secure storage based on defined standards.
- Applying cloud platform security features (e.g., encryption, identity and access management, secure API integrations) to ensure AI applications adhere to enterprise and regulatory requirements.
- Executing security-related tasks such as integrating authentication, enforcing role-based access, and configuring secure data pipelines as part of delivering production-ready AI solutions.
- Identifying and addressing security or privacy considerations during development and proactively collaborating with security stakeholders to validate implementation.
- Documenting security-relevant design decisions, data flows, and privacy considerations to support Responsible AI practices and audit transparency.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to create AI-enabled solutions for repeatable business problems and develop functional prototypes to validate feasibility and applicability of AI technologies to practical use cases and challenges.
- Fostering innovation by identifying new AI technologies or methodologies that can enhance current processes or solve new challenges.
- Establishing best practices in AI governance principles ensuring ethical use, transparency, risk management while delivering high-quality services to clients.
- Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives.
- Successfully pursuing business development opportunities and identifying and implementing strategies to obtain new work or clientele.
- Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teams including conducting performance appraisals, mentoring and coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.
Your Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science or related field).
- 7+ years working in professional services or industry.
- A minimum of 4 - years’ hands-on experience with Generative Artificial Intelligence technology experimentation, prototyping, solutioning and deployment.
- Familiarity with cloud-based AI technologies and platforms is strongly preferred.
- Professional Certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect are preferred.
Our Hybrid Workplace
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements vary by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments.
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
$149,000.00 - $239,000.00
Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
14%
The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.
$169,860.00 - $272,460.00
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf.
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
JOB LOCATION
TX PRO DALLAS
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Search Senior ML Engineer Jobs in TexasSenior ML Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies in Texas sponsor visas for senior ML engineers?
Texas has a strong base of employers with established visa sponsorship programs for senior ML engineers. Technology firms like Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, and Oracle have Austin and Dallas offices that regularly file H-1B visa petitions for ML roles. National employers with major Texas footprints, including Amazon, Google, and Apple (all with Austin campuses), also sponsor senior ML engineering positions. Defense and energy contractors in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston areas are additional sponsoring employers worth researching.
Which visa types are most common for senior ML engineer roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for senior ML engineers in Texas, as the role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, or a related field. Candidates with extraordinary recognition in machine learning research may qualify for the O-1A. Those transferring within a multinational company may be eligible for the L-1B for specialized knowledge workers. Australian citizens can also explore the E-3 visa, which has no lottery.
Which cities in Texas have the most senior ML engineer sponsorship jobs?
Austin leads Texas for senior ML engineer sponsorship activity, driven by its dense concentration of tech employers and a strong University of Texas pipeline. Dallas-Fort Worth follows closely, with major corporate headquarters in financial services, telecom, and enterprise software all fielding ML teams. Houston has a growing presence, particularly in energy tech and healthcare AI, with employers applying machine learning to data-heavy industries. San Antonio has a smaller but emerging cybersecurity and defense ML cluster.
How to find senior ml engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to browse senior ML engineer roles in Texas without sorting through positions that don't sponsor. You can narrow results by city, including Austin, Dallas, and Houston, to focus on the markets with the highest sponsorship activity. Because Migrate Mate focuses on international candidates, the listings are curated for those who need an employer willing to file an H-1B or similar petition.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for senior ML engineers in Texas?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects how employers structure compensation benchmarks and how prevailing wage calculations compare to states like California or New York. The Department of Labor's prevailing wage determinations for senior ML engineers are based on the specific metropolitan statistical area, so Austin, Dallas, and Houston each have different wage floors that employers must meet when filing an H-1B Labor Condition Application. Texas also benefits from several top research universities, including UT Austin and Rice University, that feed into local ML hiring pipelines and sometimes facilitate OPT-to-sponsorship transitions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored senior ml engineer jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.