We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
Would you like to be at the forefront of shaping the interaction between humans and AI and support interdisciplinary teams in exploiting the full potential of this technology? As a Senior AI Engineer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in the commissioning, scaling, and deployment of machine learning models and solutions.
In addition to our wide range of benefits, you can expect an attractive starting salary between $104,800/year and $127,100/year plus a variable component for full-time employment. The starting salary is based on your qualifications and professional experience.
Where your expertise is needed:
You will be responsible for commissioning and operating the models and training algorithms of the data scientists in the cloud using Kubeflow/Kubernetes. This will be done in close cooperation with the data scientists and colleagues from the specialist departments.
You will ensure that the resulting implementations are secure, high-performing, robust, reliable, expandable, scalable, and maintainable.
To this end, you will develop technical guidelines, best practices, and reusable building blocks beyond individual cases, using existing software libraries and frameworks.
You will be responsible for the induction, training, and mentoring of less experienced AI engineers.
You will coordinate and supervise the work of external partners who support engineering activities
You will be the company-wide contact person for all AI engineering questions and will support management as technical lead
You will actively participate in the selection and continuous adaptation of the frameworks, libraries, and software tools used
What will get you on your way to Covestro:
Several years of experience in AI engineering with the implementation and maintenance of machine learning models, as well as extensive expertise with machine learning (pipeline) architectures
Several years of experience with Python, Docker, Linux, CI/CD, and professional software engineering experience
Cloud engineering experience with AWS or another leading cloud provider
Experience with technologies such as Kubernetes and Kubeflow would be helpful, as would experience in data engineering and the manipulation of tabular data
A university degree (preferably a diploma, master's or PhD) in computer science, software engineering or computational engineering
Experience working in international and virtual teams would be helpful
Fluency in spoken and written English and willingness to travel internationally
Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to tackle diverse challenges
You are an open-minded team player with an approachable personality who enjoys working and communicating with experts from completely different fields
Join our innovative team and shape the future of machine learning at Covestro! Apply today for this exciting challenge. If you have any initial questions, please contact Marek Sierant ([email protected]). Please do not use this email address to send your application or resume. To apply, please click on the “Apply” button. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Perfection? Not required!
The requirements are not met 100%, but you are still interested in the position? Are you curious, courageous and colorful as we are? No problem!
We'll tackle this together - as a team! With proper onboarding and tailored development opportunities.
Apply now!
We look forward to receive your application! Become #1ofUs!
Anyone who wants to contribute to a better world with Covestro can also expect a lot.
We want you to feel at home at Covestro. To feel you’re treated fairly and transparently. That means financial security, a healthy work-life balance and generous benefits.
Specifically, it means for us: flexible working hours, the compatibility of family and work, active health promotion and the ability to convert part of your salary into long-term or retirement savings. And that's not all.
Sounds exciting? Find out more about Covestro and our benefits here:
https://www.career.covestro.de/de/about-covestro/covestro-as-an-employer/employee-benefits
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www.covestro.comCovestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
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Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
