About this role
<p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:28.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>AI Engineer</strong> </span></p> <p> </p><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">POSITION PURPOSE:</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">A Senior AI Engineer leads the design, development, and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions that address specific business problems. Individuals in this role have extensive experience with machine learning models, natural language processing, computer vision, or other AI technologies. They collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, and cloud engineers to deliver AI solutions that drive business value.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">AI Solution Development</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Lead the design and development of innovative machine learning models and algorithms in cross-functional teams to effectively address specific business challenges.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Lead the implementation of scalable AI products, ensuring alignment with user requirements and strategic business objectives.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Leverage state-of-the-art cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to optimize the industrialization of machine learning models and AI solutions for production deployment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Provide expert operational support and guidance for machine learning models and algorithms, ensuring their reliability and performance in production environments.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Data Engineering</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Lead the architecture and design of robust, scalable data pipelines in collaboration with data engineers, cloud engineers, and data scientists, enhancing data access and processing capabilities.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Lead data preprocessing, ingestion, and transformation activities across hybrid environments (both on-premises and cloud), ensuring adherence to best practices and organizational standards.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Establish and promote advanced data quality assurance processes, including validation checks and proactive data drift detection mechanisms, to ensure data consistency and integrity.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Data Science</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Mentor and guide team members in the model training process, focusing on industrialization through cloud technologies and achieving accuracy, reliability through experimentation and iterative improvements.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Lead the evaluation and tuning of models, utilizing metrics and performance benchmarks to refine model parameters and enhance predictive capabilities.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Integration and Deployment</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Lead the integration of AI models into existing software systems and workflows, ensuring seamless functionality and optimal user experience. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Direct the deployment of AI solutions into production environments, implementing best practices for version control, architecture, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Collaboration and Communication</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Maintain comprehensive documentation of AI models, algorithms, solution architecture and processes to ensure transparency and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Engage proactively with team members and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide insights, and deliver effective AI solutions that align with project goals.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Communicate complex AI concepts and project results effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding, collaboration, and informed decision-making.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Research and Innovation</span></strong></li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Stay abreast of emerging AI trends, technologies, and methodologies, actively contributing to the enhancement of team capabilities and innovation.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Conduct research and experimentation to explore new AI techniques and approaches, providing strategic insights that can inform future projects and initiatives.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">KEY WORKING RELATIONS:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Product Managers</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Data Scientists</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Data Architects</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Data Engineers</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Data Stewards</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Enterprise Architects</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Software/Cloud Engineers</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">MLOps Engineers</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Relevant business leaders and stakeholders</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">WHO YOU ARE:</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related field or Bachelor’s with minimum 5 years experience.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Proven experience as an AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, or similar role.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience in developing and deploying machine learning models and AI systems.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience with natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or other AI techniques.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Familiarity with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with complex datasets.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on developing innovative AI solutions.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple AI projects simultaneously.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Azure DevOps, Scrum). </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Preferred: Relevant certifications in AI, machine learning, or data science</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">(e.g., AWS Certified Cloud / AI practitioner, Azure Fundamentals)</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ever 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Us too. That’s why we’re changing the way we work— for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Bayer does not charge any fees whatsoever for recruitment process. 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