{"id":13029,"date":"2025-10-17T18:14:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T18:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=13029"},"modified":"2025-10-17T18:14:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T18:14:02","slug":"california-398-lead-ai-engineer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/vaga\/california-398-lead-ai-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"Engenheiro l\u00edder de IA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Descri\u00e7\u00e3o completa do cargo<\/p>\n<p>Somos os motores do mundo e os criadores do futuro. N\u00f3s nos levantamos todos os dias, arrega\u00e7amos as mangas e constru\u00edmos um mundo melhor - juntos. Na Ford, todos n\u00f3s fazemos parte de algo maior do que n\u00f3s mesmos. Voc\u00ea est\u00e1 pronto para mudar a maneira como o mundo se move?<\/p>\n<p>Do you believe data tells the real story? We do! Redefining mobility requires quality data, metrics and analytics, as well as insightful interpreters and analysts. That&#8217;s where\u00a0Global Data Insight &amp; Analytics\u00a0makes an impact. We advise leadership on business conditions, customer needs and the competitive landscape. With our support, key decision makers can act in meaningful, positive ways. Join us and use your data expertise and analytical skills to drive evidence-based, timely decision making.<\/p>\n<p>As a\u00a0Lead AI Engineer\u00a0, you will serve as a technical anchor and mentor, leveraging your robust technical background and extensive experience in Data Science, MLOps, and AI\/ML Engineering to guide the team in delivering cutting-edge analytical, machine learning, and generative AI solutions. You will be instrumental in shaping the technical direction, establishing best practices, and driving the successful execution of complex AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, a deep understanding of data and AI technologies, and a proven ability to lead and influence technical teams to enhance key products within Global Data Insight &amp; Analytics (GDI&amp;A), focusing on improving customer experiences, driving revenue growth, and increasing operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>You will lead technical efforts within a diverse team to develop innovative products for Sales and Services Data and Analytics (SSDA). Building healthy relationships and trust, and effectively collaborating with product managers, business stakeholders, and peers across Ford, is essential for guiding cross-functional alignment and technical excellence.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum: Master\u2019s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.<\/li>\n<li>Preferred: PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.<\/li>\n<li>7+ years of progressive experience in developing and building cloud-based applications and deploying machine learning models, with at least 2 years in a technical lead or anchor role .<\/li>\n<li>Deep theoretical understanding and practical application of advanced machine learning algorithms and techniques, including deep learning architectures and Generative AI models.<\/li>\n<li>Proven hands-on experience in leading the design, development, and implementation of AI\/ML models using Python, with an emphasis on scalable and production-ready systems.<\/li>\n<li>Expertise with relevant libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.<\/li>\n<li>Extensive experience with data preprocessing, advanced feature engineering, and rigorous model evaluation strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and drive solutions independently and collaboratively.<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding communication, presentation, and documentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.<\/li>\n<li>Specific experience with leading projects on cloud computing platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, including architectural design and resource optimization.<\/li>\n<li>Expert-level proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services relevant to machine learning and generative AI, such as AI Platform, BigQuery, Dataflow, Vertex AI, and MLOps tools.<\/li>\n<li>Deep understanding and practical experience with a wide range of machine learning algorithms, techniques, and frameworks, including advanced deep learning, neural networks, transformer models, and ensemble methods.<\/li>\n<li>Proven track record in building, training, and deploying generative AI models and complex machine learning solutions using tools like TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch, with a focus on production readiness.<\/li>\n<li>Expertise with cloud-based data storage and processing technologies for efficient handling of large-scale datasets (experience with Tekton and Terraform for infrastructure as code is a strong plus).<\/li>\n<li>Ability to design, architect, and implement end-to-end machine learning pipelines for data ingestion, processing, modeling, deployment, and continuous monitoring, incorporating MLOps best practices.<\/li>\n<li>Exceptional proficiency in programming languages such as Python for data manipulation, analysis, model development, and API integration.<\/li>\n<li>Extensive experience with version control systems like GitHub, including leading code reviews and managing complex branching strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding and practical experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes for packaging and deploying machine learning models in production environments.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving and analytical thinking, with the capacity to communicate complex technical concepts and influence technical direction effectively.<\/li>\n<li>Extensive experience with generative AI technologies and practices, including model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and ethical considerations (is a significant plus).<\/li>\n<li>Strong foundation in software engineering practices and their application to AI engineering, including clean code, testing, and system design principles.<\/li>\n<li>Deep expertise in GCP and its comprehensive machine learning offerings, including strategic utilization for large-scale AI initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Expert-level proficiency in open-source data science technologies such as Python, R, Spark, and SQL, and experience in integrating them into robust AI solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Strategic understanding and hands-on experience in designing and implementing MLOps methodologies, CI\/CD pipelines for ML models, and model governance frameworks.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with real-time inference systems and low-latency model serving.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with data governance, data privacy, and ethical AI principles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Talvez voc\u00ea n\u00e3o marque todas as op\u00e7\u00f5es, ou sua experi\u00eancia pode ser um pouco diferente do que descrevemos, mas se voc\u00ea acha que pode agregar valor \u00e0 Ford Motor Company, n\u00f3s o incentivamos a se candidatar!<\/p>\n<p>Como uma empresa global estabelecida, oferecemos o benef\u00edcio da escolha. Voc\u00ea pode escolher como ser\u00e1 o seu futuro na Ford: sua hist\u00f3ria se estender\u00e1 por todo o mundo ou o manter\u00e1 perto de casa? Sua carreira ser\u00e1 um mergulho profundo no que voc\u00ea ama ou uma s\u00e9rie de novas equipes e novas habilidades? Voc\u00ea ser\u00e1 um l\u00edder, um agente de mudan\u00e7as, um especialista t\u00e9cnico, um construtor de cultura... ou todas as op\u00e7\u00f5es acima? Independentemente da sua escolha, oferecemos uma vida profissional que funciona para voc\u00ea, incluindo:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cobertura m\u00e9dica, odontol\u00f3gica, oftalmol\u00f3gica e de medicamentos prescritos imediata<\/li>\n<li>Dias flex\u00edveis de cuidados com a fam\u00edlia, licen\u00e7a parental remunerada, programas de prepara\u00e7\u00e3o de novos pais, cuidados infantis subsidiados de apoio e muito mais<\/li>\n<li>Benef\u00edcios de constru\u00e7\u00e3o de fam\u00edlia, incluindo reembolso de despesas com ado\u00e7\u00e3o e barriga de aluguel, tratamentos de fertilidade e muito mais<\/li>\n<li>Programa de desconto em ve\u00edculos para funcion\u00e1rios e familiares e loca\u00e7\u00f5es para a ger\u00eancia<\/li>\n<li>Assist\u00eancia para pagamento de mensalidades<\/li>\n<li>Grupos de recursos de funcion\u00e1rios estabelecidos e ativos<\/li>\n<li>Tempo livre remunerado para servi\u00e7os comunit\u00e1rios individuais e em equipe<\/li>\n<li>Uma programa\u00e7\u00e3o generosa de feriados pagos, incluindo a semana entre o Natal e o Ano Novo<\/li>\n<li>Folga remunerada e a op\u00e7\u00e3o de adquirir f\u00e9rias adicionais.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This position is a leadership level 6.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary and benefits vary by location;<\/li>\n<li>For more information on salary and benefits outside of California , click here: https:\/\/fordcareers.co\/LL6SP2<\/li>\n<li>For more information on salary and benefits\u00a0in California\u00a0, click here: https:\/\/fordcareers.co\/LL6SP4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This position is a range of salary grades LL6 .<\/p>\n<p>O patroc\u00ednio de visto est\u00e1 dispon\u00edvel para essa posi\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n<p>Os candidatos a cargos na Ford Motor Company devem estar legalmente autorizados a trabalhar nos Estados Unidos. A verifica\u00e7\u00e3o da elegibilidade para o emprego ser\u00e1 exigida no momento da contrata\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n<p>Somos um empregador de oportunidades iguais. Todos os candidatos qualificados ser\u00e3o considerados para emprego independentemente de ra\u00e7a, religi\u00e3o, cor, idade, sexo, nacionalidade, orienta\u00e7\u00e3o sexual, identidade de g\u00eanero, status de defici\u00eancia ou status de veterano protegido. Nos Estados Unidos, se voc\u00ea precisar de uma acomoda\u00e7\u00e3o razo\u00e1vel para o processo de inscri\u00e7\u00e3o on-line devido a uma defici\u00eancia, ligue para 1-888-336-0660.<\/p>\n<p>This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote DK01<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technical Leadership &amp; Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews to junior and senior AI engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous learning.<\/li>\n<li>Architectural Design: Lead the design and architecture of advanced AI models, including Generative AI, machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) algorithms, to address complex business challenges at scale.<\/li>\n<li>Strategic Development: Drive the end-to-end development lifecycle of AI solutions, from conceptualization and data strategy to deployment and monitoring, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.<\/li>\n<li>Best Practices &amp; Standards: Establish and enforce best practices for data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, evaluation, and fine-tuning, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and reproducibility across the team&#8217;s projects.<\/li>\n<li>Scalable Solutions: Oversee the development and maintenance of robust, efficient, and scalable code using Python and relevant libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn), ensuring adherence to high software engineering standards.<\/li>\n<li>Documentation &amp; Knowledge Sharing: Champion comprehensive documentation of architectural decisions, code, experiments, and results, facilitating knowledge sharing and onboarding within the team and across departments.<\/li>\n<li>Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a primary technical liaison, collaborating effectively with product managers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex business needs into technical requirements and deliver impactful AI solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Agile Leadership: Lead technical efforts within an agile development model, driving sprint planning, technical estimations, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality AI products.<\/li>\n<li>Innovation &amp; Research:\u00a0Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI\/ML and Generative AI, evaluating new technologies and methodologies to continuously improve our capabilities and drive innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"pmpro_default_level":"","_promoted":"","_job_location":"California","_application":"https:\/\/www.simplyhired.com\/job\/uSDU8KSN3CYZLn-3zCo3mcqja0wiJPM_ABbNKAwGLe-hlWqu5BQZTg","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":"","_joinchat":[]},"job-types":[398],"class_list":{"0":"post-13029","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"pmpro-has-access","7":"job-type-h1-b"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/13029","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13029"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=13029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}