Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Covestro•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer designs, develops, and deploys artificial intelligence solutions across the organization. This role bridges the gap between theoretical AI/ML models and production-ready applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and business value. Working closely with data science teams, the Senior AI Engineer transforms innovative concepts into robust, enterprise-grade AI systems that drive Covestro's digital transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field with 7+ years’ experience; OR Master's degree in in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field with 5+ years experience; OR PhD with 3+ years experience
3+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with demonstrated success in production AI systems
Experience with modern AI frameworks
Strong expertise in containerization and cloud platforms
Proficiency with data processing technologies) and database systems
Programming expertise in Python and familiarity with other languages
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving technologies and requirements

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel occasionally for collaboration purposes

Responsibilities

Engineer and deploy AI and machine learning models into production environments
Design and implement comprehensive MLOps and AIOps pipelines for model lifecycle management
Create monitoring systems to detect model drift and implement automated retraining mechanisms
Architect scalable AI solutions leveraging cloud and edge computing technologies
Develop and maintain microservice architectures supporting AI deployments
Implement data pipelines to support training and inference needs across diverse data types
Partner with data scientists and Generative AI Engineers to optimize model performance and deployment efficiency
Work cross-functionally with business stakeholders to align AI solutions with business needs
Evaluate and incorporate emerging AI technologies to maintain competitive advantage
Drive business value by successfully integrating AI capabilities into Covestro's core processes
Accelerate digital transformation through automated, intelligent solutions that enhance efficiency and innovation
Enable data-driven decision making by making AI accessible and reliable for business users