Inside the Role
As a Senior AI Architect for Driver Experience at Daimler Truck North America, you'll pioneer how artificial intelligence enhances both our products and our processes, from intelligent driver infotainments systems to accelerating how we design and deliver software. Working alongside global counterparts, you'll lead the roadmap for process and product AI capabilities in the Driver Experience department.Beyond our department, you'll be the bridge connecting our AI initiatives with the broader organization. You’ll partner with peers and leadership across product development, and collaborate with other AI efforts at DTNA and globally, to amplify the impact of AI solutions. If you're passionate about building AI capabilities where they matter most, help us define what's next!
Posting Information
We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.
We Take Care of Our Team
Position offers a starting salary range of $117,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD
Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
- Define and implement use cases with department development engineers
- Lead artificial intelligence enablement within the Driver Experience department
- Partner with global counterparts to define the AI strategy for Truck Technology (TT)
- Connect TT AI strategy to DTNA AI initiatives
- Evaluate frontier AI model applicability with a DTNA lens
- Drive AI readiness of development and documentation tools and systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical or similar), Computer Science, or equivalent degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience is required.
- Strong fundamentals in software development
- Proven experience with DevOps Product Development
- Development experience with object-oriented programming languages (e.g. Java, C#, Go)
- Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering
- Experience with AI Agent development and deployment
- Experience in product development environments
- Experience in commercial vehicle industry
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders at multiple management levels
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate across organizational boundaries
- Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers
- Proven ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies
- Initiative and ownership of your area of responsibility
- Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to tackle problems outside your immediate expertise
- An attached resume is required
- Experience developing or training AI models
- Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to tackle problems outside your immediate expertise
- Demonstrated passion for AI evangelism and driving organizational adoption
#LI-RR1 #LI-Hybrid
Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.Schedule Type:
Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.
That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.
U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:
- Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
- Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
- Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
- Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years
Additional Information
- Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
- Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
- Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
- EEO - Disabled/Veterans
Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.
For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent degree
- 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Strong fundamentals in software development
- Proven experience with DevOps Product Development
- Development experience with object-oriented programming languages (e.g. Java, C#, Go)
- Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering
- Experience with AI Agent development and deployment
- Experience in product development environments
- Experience in commercial vehicle industry
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate across organizational boundaries
- Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers
- Proven ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies
- Initiative and ownership of your area of responsibility
- Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to tackle problems outside your immediate expertise
What We Do
Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Daimler Truck North America manufactures, sells and services several renowned commercial vehicle brands including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. Through the company’s affiliates, Daimler Truck North America is also a leading provider of heavy-and medium-duty diesel engines and other components. The company’s strategic partners in the North American commercial vehicles market include Daimler Truck Financial, TravelCenters of America and Petro Truck Centers







