Agentic AI Architect

About the role

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive. As an Agentic AI Architect at Kyndryl, you'll work on cutting-edge frameworks that are a generation ahead of today's frontier technologies. This is a strategically important role for Kyndryl, offering the opportunity to lead architecture design for enterprise-scale AI platforms that integrate Agentic AI capabilities. You'll combine deep technical expertise with architectural vision - designing distributed systems, setting quality standards, and guiding teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Expect a true builder's environment, where MVP rollouts happen in weeks, and your ideas shape the future of enterprise AI.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver distributed architectures for large-scale, cloud-based enterprise systems (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Integrate Agentic AI capabilities into enterprise software.
• Act as a technical authority, setting standards for security, scalability, and performance, ensuring poor code or weak architecture is prevented from entering production.
• Translate vague customer requirements into actionable technical designs.
• Lead discussions, challenge ideas, and align teams on a clear technical direction.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of MVPs and production-ready solutions.
• Your Future at Kyndryl
• Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have

Requirements

• Essential Qualifications
• Native Japanese proficiency or equivalent
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with Rust, C++, or C#.
• Expertise in distributed systems architecture and cloud-native design.
• Familiarity with graph theory, data drift, and AI integration, embedding AI into software.
• Interest or experience in delivering enterprise-grade software platforms.
• Ability to communicate architectural vision clearly and confidently with customers.
• Preferred Skills
• Experience in digital transformation initiatives or AI-native product development.
• Background in enterprise and startup environments, comfortable with ambiguity and rapid delivery cycles.
• Knowledge of security architecture and responsible AI principles.
• Why Join Us
• Work on the next frontier: Agentic AI is new and transformative, be a part of defining its enterprise adoption with our customers.
• Startup energy + enterprise scale: agile innovation backed by global resources.
• Direct impact: Your designs will power Kyndryl's AI-native transformation.
• #AgenticAI
• Being You
• What You Can Expect
• From your very first day, you'll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every da

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