Honeywell is seeking a Sr. Advanced AI Software Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will lead the strategic vision and roadmap while driving performance, reliability, and quality across our software products to support scalable business growth.
You will report directly to our Director of Engineering, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid work schedule. Note: for the first 90 days, new hires must be prepared to work onsite 100% M-F.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, build, and deploy advanced AI/ML systems (including LLMs and generative AI) end to end.
- Architect scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient AI solutions for production environments.
- Lead model optimization, evaluation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
- Drive MLOps practices for training, deployment, CI/CD, and lifecycle management.
- Collaborate with product, data, and platform teams to deliver business-aligned AI outcomes.
- Provide technical leadership through design reviews, mentorship, and AI strategy influence.
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
- 5+ years of hands-on AI/ML experience in production environments. Proven track record of delivering AI-powered systems at scale.
- 5+ years of Deep expertise in: Machine learning fundamentals (supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning). Deep learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers)
- 5+ years of Hands-on experience with: Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI, Prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and RAG pipelines. Embeddings, vector databases, and semantic search.
- 8+ years of Programming & Software Engineering: Strong proficiency in Python (primary AI development language), Experience with at least one additional language (Java, C++).
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science
- Solid understanding of: Core AI / Machine Learning, Data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems, API design, microservices, and backend integration
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, production-quality code, AI & ML Frameworks.
- Strong experience on one or more cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes: CI/CD tools for ML workflows
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posted: September 09, 2026
About Honeywell Technologies
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Technologies Process Automation helps customers run complex industrial operations more safely, efficiently, and reliably. From automation and control systems to cybersecurity, digital solutions, and operational optimization, we enable critical industries to improve performance, reduce risk, and achieve their sustainability objectives.
About UsHoneywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of hands-on AI/ML experience in production environments, including delivering AI-powered systems at scale
- 5+ years of expertise in supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning
- 5+ years of expertise with CNNs, RNNs, and Transformer architectures
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with LLMs, generative AI, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG pipelines, embeddings, vector databases, and semantic search
- 8+ years of programming and software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Experience with at least one additional programming language, such as Java or C++
- Bachelor's degree in computer science
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, API design, microservices, and backend integration
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, production-quality code
- Experience with AI and machine learning frameworks
- Strong experience with one or more cloud platforms, including Azure or AWS
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD tools for machine learning workflows
Honeywell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Honeywell and has not been reviewed or approved by Honeywell.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are anchored by a strong 401(k) match with clear vesting and annual funding mechanics. Plan administration and education resources further reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away provisions include company holidays, flexible vacation for many exempt roles, and paid sick time. These policies contribute meaningful breadth beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available to all parents with flexible usage options, and certain family‑building supports are included. Birth mothers can coordinate leave with short‑term disability for extended coverage.
Honeywell Insights
What We Do
Honeywell is a Fortune 500 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. With approximately 110,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, we have an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything we make and do.
