[Remote] AI Consulting Engineering Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EXL is a global leader in data and AI, with over 25 years of experience in helping enterprises transform. The AI Consulting Engineering Lead will drive the architecture and engineering of scalable AI-powered enterprise platforms, collaborating with various partners and leading technical solutioning to meet client needs. Responsibilities • Lead Deep tech partner ecosystem and practice • Collaborate with EXL Labs and partner ecosystems (Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, UiPath, ServiceNow, AWS, Appian etc.) to integrate emerging capabilities into client solutions • Set up Deep tech labs with Nvidia, Open AI, Anthropic, Groq etc • Identify and incubate emerging technology use cases (e.g., Agentic, Quantum) relevant to client industries • Client Pursuit & Technical Solutioning • Lead the technical pre-sales process, engaging directly with clients to understand business goals, pain points, and transformation needs • Develop end-to-end solution architectures across data platforms, cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI/ML, IoT, and other deep tech domains • Author and present compelling technical proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and solution blueprints that resonate with client stakeholders • Engage in RFP/RFI cycles and deal reviews to ensure technical integrity and differentiation • Transformation Consulting & Advisory • Act as a strategic advisor to clients on digital transformation, data modernization, cloud migration, and emerging AI adoption • Assess current state architecture and co-create AI led transformation roadmaps aligned with future-state vision and business priorities • Lead client and internal architecture workshops • Shape AI-first enterprise designs integrating data platforms, automation, and intelligent workflows • Partner with cross-functional teams across domain, tech, data, and AI to define solutions for large transformation deals • Translate business objectives into executable technology roadmaps with clear ROI and scalability • Define architectural guardrails, reusable components, and accelerators for repeatable deployment patterns • Mentor solution and engineering teams to adopt modern design principles Skills • 15+ years in enterprise architecture, engineering, or solution leadership within consulting, SI, or digital practices • Proven experience in architecting data-driven, AI-enabled enterprise platforms • Understanding of cloud-native architectures, integration frameworks, data fabric/mesh, and AI orchestration • Stakeholder management and executive communication skills Company Overview • EXL is a provider of Transformation and Outsourcing services to Global 1000 companies in multiple industries It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • EXL has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job