Staff Architect (AI)

TL;DR

Staff Architect (AI): Defining the technology roadmap and architectural standards for a new AI Agent platform with an accent on multi-agent systems, RAG, and distributed architecture. Focus on translating complex SMB user needs into scalable technical ecosystems and leading the development of autonomous agentic technologies.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Karlsruhe, Germany (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a leading European provider of cloud infrastructure, hosting services, and digitalization solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.

What you will do

• Design and evolve the architecture for a large-scale, distributed system serving extensive customer bases.
• Evaluate and select optimal technology stacks, focusing on modern web technologies and AI foundational platforms.
• Define interfaces for seamless agent interaction, information sharing, and autonomous action triggering.
• Act as the subject matter expert on system design, providing technical guidance to development teams.
• Design components for agent knowledge, including RAG strategies and vector database integration.
• Continuously research and track advancements in agentic AI to maintain a cutting-edge technology stack.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in designing large-scale distributed systems and high-traffic applications.
• Deep understanding of modern AI, including agent workflow platforms and frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen).
• Strong familiarity with RAG, vector databases, and distributed database architectures.
• Proficiency with containerization, Kubernetes, and major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Proven ability to translate ambiguous user needs into concrete, well-reasoned technical architectures.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to convey complex concepts across diverse teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with flexible trust-based working hours.
• Modern office space in Karlsruhe with excellent transport connections.
• Subsidized canteen and various free drinks at the office.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Employee events, workshops, and various health/sports offers.
• Employee discounts for activities and products.