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IT Architecture Lead Architect - AI
Alixpartners Llp · 🇺🇸 Detroit
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 67 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 20 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Alixpartners Llp paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “IT Infrastructure Storage & Data Protection Senior Engineer” (Database Architects) in IL: $125k–$125k, median $125k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Alixpartners Llp
The US Department of Labor certified 67 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 20 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone. LOCATION : Southfield, MI (Hybrid) What you’ll do The IT Architecture Lead Architect – AI is responsible for architecting and delivering enterprise-grade AI and machine learning solutions that drive measurable business transformation. This role ensures that AI systems are scalable, secure, and deeply aligned with enterprise platforms and strategic objectives. The Lead Architect manages medium to large work efforts as assigned by leadership, with primary upward interaction directed to their direct leader and executive IT leadership, and regular engagement across peers and other management levels, bringing together deep technical expertise across data science, software engineering, and AI frameworks with the strategic perspective needed to translate complex business challenges into intelligent, high-impact solutions. This includes leading initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, enable predictive insights, and support scalable AI architectures. You will serve as a trusted partner to business and technology stakeholders — gathering requirements, shaping solution approaches, and ensuring delivery teams execute with clarity and precision. You will also play an active role in growing organizational AI capability, mentoring early-career staff and contributing meaningfully to the enterprise AI maturity roadmap. The IT Architecture Lead Architect - AI is a full-time role located in Southfield, MI reporting to the IT Architecture & Integration Manager . Paid relocation is not available. • Serves as design authority for AI architecture within Corporate Applications • Deployment & Scalability: Lead the deployment of AI models into production environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and compliance with enterprise standards. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, business analysts, and DevOps teams to translate business needs into technical solutions and integrate AI into core business functions • Oversee and document all aspects of the specific projects that are assigned • Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive list of required activities, duties or responsibilities. What you’ll bring • Minimum of 5 years serving as an architect, technical lead, or equivalent design authority for enterprise-scale technology solutions rather than the overall progressive experience requirement. • 2+ years of experience deploying AI/ML solutions to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including CI/CD and MLOps practices • 3+ years of experience working with large‑scale data systems (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, distributed processing frameworks such as Spark) • Proficiency with Python + experience with modern AI application frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, CrewAI) and familiarity with traditional ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) preferred. • Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into AI‑driven solutions with measurable outcomes • Strong capability to influence and partner across functions, driving alignment and outcome