Principal AI Solutions Architect, Customer Success

Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter mostAt Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.Professional Services | AI & Digital Solutions | EMEAAs an Principal AI Solutions Architect, Customer Success at Genesys, you will serve as the strategic and technical bridge between customer ambition and successful AI transformation.You will partner directly with strategic customers across the EMEA region — leading with a consultative approach, moving with the agility that enterprise AI demands, and measuring success against customer business outcomes. At Genesys, we’re transforming how organisations connect with their customers through empathy, collaboration, and innovation.This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping enterprises move from AI exploration to continuous transformation — and to shape how that transformation capability is built and scaled within the organisation.What You’ll DoAdvise, Influence & Drive AdoptionLead discovery and strategy alignment — partner with Genesys CX Advisors, Solution Consultants, and customer stakeholders to identify AI use cases, assess feasibility and value, and translate business KPIs into actionable technical prioritiesSurface the real problem beneath the presenting symptom — use data, evaluation outputs, and systematic analysis to form precise hypotheses and direct where intervention has the most leverageInfluence adoption through credibility: when customers are blocked, uncertain, or sceptical, resolve it through evidence and clearly articulated reasoningTranslate data-driven findings into executive-ready narratives — present complex AI performance insights, business impact, and recommendations with the clarity and confidence that influences C-level decisionsDesign and ArchitectureDefine reference architectures, integration patterns, and data flows for AI-powered experience orchestration — adapting the approach iteratively as customer context and data reveals new prioritiesLead process-redesign workshops to create seamless, channel-agnostic CX — facilitated with a consultative approach that builds customer ownership of the solutionEnsure all designs comply with Genesys and customer security, privacy, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, PDPA, PCI, HIPAA where applicable)Prototype and ImplementationDeliver rapid POC and MVP implementations using Genesys Cloud AI Studio, CoPilot, Agentic Virtual Agent, and related product suites — moving from hypothesis to working prototype at pace, and adjusting direction when the evidence requires itIntegrate Genesys AI components with customer CRM, ERP, and third-party systemsEstablish implementation KPIs and analytics to measure model and journey performance from day one — not as an afterthoughtAI Engineering & Outcome-Oriented DeliveryDesign and implement evaluation frameworks to measure AI solution quality in production: intent accuracy, retrieval groundedness, response relevance, agent goal completion, and policy adherenceBuild automated eval pipelines that enable rapid, systematic iteration across prompt variants, guardrail configurations, and model versionsArchitect agentic systems with precision: define agent topology, design tool schemas, and engineer orchestration logic.Measure success through production adoption and demonstrable outcome improvement — use outcome data as the primary signal for where to focus nextOptimisation and Continuous ImprovementDefine baseline metrics at engagement start and iterate relentlesslyEvaluate solution performance against KPIs and refine designs based on data-driven insights, changing direction quickly when the data signals itCollaborate with Customer Success and Professional Services teams to hand over production-ready assets and roadmapsCodify field learnings into reusable frameworks, evaluation standards, and accelerators that scale capability beyond individual engagementsGovernance, Ethics, and EnablementChampion responsible AI design principles and apply guardrails to prevent bias or unsafe responsesAdhere to Genesys ethical standards and compliance frameworksMentor customer, partner, and internal teams to build long-term AI maturity and self-sufficiency — transferring expertise, not just delivering outcomesFeed well-formed, evidence-backed field signal to product and solution teams — precise enough to influence roadmap priorities directlyWhat We’re Looking ForExperienceBachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related discipline8–12 years of combined experience across AI implementation, CX/CCaaS platform consulting, or technical solution architecture — demonstrated through overlap and measurable customer impact, not additive year counts across separate tracksExtensive on-field experience implementing or supporting CX, CRM, or AI orchestration platforms (e.g., Genesys Cloud, Google CCAI, Salesforce, Microsoft, NICE CXone, AWS Connect, ServiceNow, or similar)Hands-on experience with agentic AI systems: building, evaluating, or operating LLM-powered agents in production contextsDemonstrated experience working with APIs, data pipelines, and modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)Track record of mentoring or developing technical peers and codifying expertise into approaches others can build onConsultative & Customer-Facing SkillsProven autonomy inside complex enterprise accounts — leading discovery, shaping scope, managing stakeholder expectations, and building trust without hand-holdingComfortable operating without a defined playbook — able to form and test hypotheses under ambiguity, pivot quickly when the data signals a change, and bring stakeholders along through the processTranslates data-driven findings into executive-ready narratives: quantified outcomes, causal relationships, and clear next steps — not qualitative summariesProven leadership in cross-functional environments and complex enterprise contextsProduct instinct: able to define success metrics, surface well-formed requirements, and articulate the business case for technical decisionsExperience with industry verticals such as Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Retail, or Public SectorMultilingual communication ability is an advantage across the EMEA regionTechnical SkillsCX orchestration and workflow design across multiple platforms — with a focus on outcome over architecture eleganceConversational AI and Agentic Virtual Agent implementation across voice, chat, and messaging channelsKnowledge engineering: retrieval system diagnosis, RAG pipeline design, semantic coverage analysis, and knowledge optimisation for AI consumptionAgentic system design: tool schema authoring, multi-agent topology, prompt engineering as a systematic discipline, and guardrail implementation for enterprise-safe agent behaviourApplied data analysis: Python for evaluation scripting, log analysis, and integration development; SQL for operational data querying — AI-assisted development tooling expected and encouragedDeep working knowledge of one or more enterprise CCaaS or Agentic AI platforms — Genesys Cloud preferred, or equivalent such as Google CCAI, Salesforce, AWS Connect, NICE CXone, Sierra, Decagon, or Cognigy; demonstrated expertise in deploying and optimising conversational or agentic AI solutions on any of these platforms is equally valuedData and integration expertise: REST APIs, event-driven architecture, JSONCloud infrastructure familiarity: provisioning, access control, and cost management (AWS preferred)Data governance, security compliance, and responsible AI design principles#LI-MC1Compensation:This role has a market-aligned compensation package with the anticipated On-Target-Earnings range listed below. Actual earnings will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role is eligible for commission bonus opportunities.96,100.00 - 124,400.00Working at GenesysAI at enterprise scale – Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.A flexible-first culture – Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.Growth in the AI era – Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support.Time to recharge and give back – Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.Recognized globally – Genesys is Great Place to Work certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.What Happens After You ApplyAfter you apply, here's what you can typically expect:Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases.After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.Stay ConnectedStay connected to learn more about how we're applying AI to customer and employee experience challenges and get notified when relevant opportunities become available.Get notified about relevant opportunities.Be the one building what's next - where AI, experience and impact come together.Employee ReferralIf a Genesys employee referred you, please apply using the link they shared so we can connect your application to their referral.This is an active opening at Genesys. We use Artificial Intelligence to support the hiring process, but every application is reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team, looking beyond keywords to focus on your experience and potential.About Genesys:Genesys empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys Cloud is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit .Reasonable Accommodations:If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in your ability to access or use this online application and need an alternative method for applying, you or someone you know may contact us Visualizzare la mail su click.appcast.io can expect a response within 24–48 hours. To help us provide the best support, click the email link above to open a pre-filled message and complete the requested information before sending. If you have any questions, please include them in your email.This email is intended to support job seekers requesting accommodations. Messages unrelated to accommodation—such as application follow-ups or resume submissions—may not receive a response.Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, national origin, genetics, disability, military and veteran status, and other protected characteristics.Please note that recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase.SummaryLocation: ItalyType: Full time