Sr. AI Developer

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

Proficiency in .NET Core programming is a plus.
Experience with Azure IoT Edge platform is preferable.
Experience with Azure Databricks is preferable.
Familiarity with .NET Core (a plus).
Track record of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

As an AI Developer, you will be pivotal in delivering data-driven solutions, bridging advanced analytics with operational excellence, and guiding Watts Water Technologies through a transformative digital journey. Partnering with departments such as Engineering, Finance, and IT, you will develop innovative ML/AI tools within the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) team, enhancing data management, automation, and analytics. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement, enabling smarter products, services, and customer experiences.

You Will:

• Identify and propose opportunities for leveraging ML/AI to drive business value.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, IoT/Digital Solutions, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Service, to design and implement ML/AI solutions.

• Scope, manage, and execute data science projects aligned with strategic business goals.

• Partner with Engineering to optimize sensor data flows and develop analytical software for IoT devices.

• Coordinate with Product Management on IoT-driven product features and enhancements.

• Ensure compliance with privacy and security standards by working with internal security teams.

• Develop ML/AI solutions for financial forecasting, customer behavior analysis, product recommendations, A/B testing, and campaign optimization.

• Discover and integrate new data sources to enhance analytics capabilities and drive big data and advanced analytics initiatives.

• Conduct statistical analysis and apply ML/AI methodologies for predictive and prescriptive analytics.

• Deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks for domain-specific applications.

• Establish and promote ML/AI best practices, including MLOps, infrastructure optimization, and ethical AI principles.

• Mentor and support data scientists, including outsourced resources, and train staff on data science principles and techniques.

• Present ML/AI solutions and insights to senior management through clear reports and presentations.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience delivering AI/ML projects across multiple business functions.

• Expertise in Python or R, with working knowledge in Scala, Spark, and C++ (preferred).

• Proficiency in SQL/PL-SQL.

• Demonstrated experience with ML/Deep Learning techniques (e.g., Regression, Classification, Clustering, Neural Networks, SVM).

• Knowledge of ML libraries (PyTorch, Keras, Pandas, NumPy, OpenCV) and experience deploying LLMs and RAG.

• Exposure to streaming analytics, big data processing tools, and DevOps/MLOps frameworks (MLFlow, Kubeflow).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including optimization of AI solutions for scalability, latency, and cost.

• High proficiency in communicating complex data concepts to stakeholders at all levels.

• Manufacturing domain and IoT product knowledge preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.