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Senior AI Engineer

World-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, focusing on innovative, sustainable solutions and circular economy.
51 Leverkusen, Germany
$104,800 - $127,100
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Covestro, a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials with over 18,000 employees, is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to drive their machine learning initiatives. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation within the company, working at the intersection of human-AI interaction and technical innovation.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $104,800 to $127,100 per year, plus variable components, reflecting the senior nature of the role and its strategic importance to the organization. As a Senior AI Engineer, you'll be responsible for commissioning and operating machine learning models in the cloud, working with cutting-edge technologies like Kubeflow and Kubernetes.

The ideal candidate will bring several years of experience in AI engineering, with a strong background in Python, Docker, and cloud technologies. You'll need to demonstrate expertise in machine learning architectures and have a track record of implementing secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions. A university degree in computer science, software engineering, or computational engineering is required.

What makes this role particularly attractive is the opportunity to work with interdisciplinary teams, mentoring other engineers while serving as the company's technical lead for AI initiatives. The position offers significant growth potential and the chance to influence the direction of AI implementation across the organization.

Covestro offers an impressive benefits package including flexible working hours, strong work-life balance support, health promotion initiatives, and retirement savings options. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, coupled with its focus on sustainability and innovation, creates an engaging work environment for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

This role would be perfect for a senior engineer who combines technical expertise with leadership abilities and wants to work for a company that's pushing boundaries in sustainable technology. The position requires international travel and offers the opportunity to work with global teams, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a multicultural environment and wants to be at the forefront of AI innovation in industrial applications.

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Responsibilities For Senior AI Engineer

  • Commission and operate machine learning models and training algorithms in the cloud using Kubeflow/Kubernetes
  • Ensure implementations are secure, high-performing, robust, reliable, expandable, scalable, and maintainable
  • Develop technical guidelines, best practices, and reusable building blocks
  • Induct, train, and mentor less experienced AI engineers
  • Coordinate and supervise external partners' engineering activities
  • Serve as company-wide contact person for AI engineering questions
  • Participate in selection and adaptation of frameworks, libraries, and software tools

Requirements For Senior AI Engineer

Python
Kubernetes
Linux
  • Several years of experience in AI engineering with implementation and maintenance of machine learning models
  • Extensive expertise with machine learning pipeline architectures
  • Several years of experience with Python, Docker, Linux, CI/CD
  • Cloud engineering experience with AWS or another leading cloud provider
  • University degree in computer science, software engineering or computational engineering
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Willingness to travel internationally
  • Experience working in international and virtual teams
  • Entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits For Senior AI Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work-life balance
  • Active health promotion
  • Salary conversion options for retirement savings
  • Family and work compatibility support

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