Solutions Architect, AI

Samaritan’s Purse is seeking a Solutions Architect, Artificial Intelligence, to join our Information Technology team in Boone, NC. This position will lead and design the development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions tailored to meet the ministry’s needs, integrating them with existing IT infrastructure, ensuring data privacy and security, and providing leadership throughout the project life cycle. Come use your gifts and talents to advance the Gospel!

A day in the life of a Solutions Architect, AI:

At Samaritan’s Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Solutions Architect, AI, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.
• Design and develop tailored AI solutions to meet our organization’s specific needs. Ensure the compatibility, scalability, privacy-preservation, compliance, and security of AI systems.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of AI projects, from ideation to deployment.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring that AI initiatives are implemented successfully and within budget.
• Work closely with teams within IT and across the organization to understand requirements and develop AI solutions.
• Actively participate in technical committees, user committees, and faith-based AI communities.
• Collaborate with existing teams of application developers, solutions designers, and database administrators to integrate AI solutions seamlessly into our organization’s IT infrastructure.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer sessions to existing IT staff, equipping them with the skills and knowledge required to support and maintain AI solutions in the long term.
• Develop and retain a deep understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technologies.
• Provide AI expertise in defining budgets, frameworks, and policies.
• Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the content of the job description.

Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience (15 years) in designing and developing custom software solutions, preferably with a focus on AI and machine learning or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• General knowledge of relevant programming languages and frameworks, such as Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Working knowledge of generative models such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), or Transformers.
• Working knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAGs) and vector databases.
• Thorough knowledge of the software development life cycle.
• Thorough knowledge of machine learning algorithms, deep learning techniques, and generative models.
• Ability to implement privacy-preserving techniques and ensure data security in AI systems.
• Continuous learning mindset with a commitment to staying updated on the latest advancements in AI and machine learning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate and explore new possibilities in AI technology.

Job Location: Boone, NC

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required);

Travel Expectations: This position requires domestic/international travel of approximately 10-15 days/year.

Benefits:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days

Samaritan’s Purse Mission Statement:

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Samaritan’s Purse Statement Of Faith:

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17)
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6)
• We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15)
• We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. (Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7)
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. (John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10)
• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. (1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15)
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. (1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23)
• We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship is a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15)
• We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9)
• We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. (Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, and 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15)
• We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. (Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10)
• We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order. Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5