Senior AI Engineer

Posted Aug 4, 2026

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’.

There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. Senior AI Engineer POSITION PURPOSE:We are looking for a highly skilled Azure Local Agentic AI Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of our AI transformation, designing and deploying sophisticated agentic AI workflows that operate within our hybrid and edge environments. You will leverage Azure and Azure Local to bring the power of LLMs and autonomous agents closer to our data, ensuring optimal performance, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.

You will bridge the gap between cloud-native AI development and on-premises infrastructure, building resilient, scalable, and intelligent systems. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ol style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">AI Solution Development</li></ol><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead the design and development of innovative machine learning models and algorithms in cross-functional teams to effectively address specific business challenges.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead the implementation of scalable AI products, ensuring alignment with user requirements and strategic business objectives.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Leverage state-of-the-art cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to optimize the industrialization of machine learning models and AI solutions for production deployment.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Provide expert operational support and guidance for machine learning models and algorithms, ensuring their reliability and performance in production environments.</li></ul><ol style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;" start="2"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Data Engineering</li></ol><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead the architecture and design of robust, scalable data pipelines in collaboration with data engineers, cloud engineers, and data scientists, enhancing data access and processing capabilities.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead data preprocessing, ingestion, and transformation activities across hybrid environments (both on-premises and cloud), ensuring adherence to best practices and organizational standards.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Establish and promote advanced data quality assurance processes, including validation checks and proactive data drift detection mechanisms, to ensure data consistency and integrity.</li></ul><ol style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;" start="3"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Data Science</li></ol><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Mentor and guide team members in the model training process, focusing on industrialization through cloud technologies and achieving accuracy, reliability through experimentation and iterative improvements.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead the evaluation and tuning of models, utilizing metrics and performance benchmarks to refine model parameters and enhance predictive capabilities.</li></ul><ol style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;" start="4"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Integration and Deployment</li></ol><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead the integration of AI models into existing software systems and workflows, ensuring seamless functionality and optimal user experience.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Direct the deployment of AI solutions into production environments, implementing best practices for version control, architecture, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance.</li></ul><ol style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;" start="5"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Collaboration and Communication</li></ol><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Maintain comprehensive documentation of AI models, algorithms, solution architecture and processes to ensure transparency and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Engage proactively with team members and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide insights, and deliver effective AI solutions that align with project goals.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Communicate complex AI concepts and project results effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding, collaboration, and informed decision-making.</li></ul><ol style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;" start="6"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Research and Innovation</li></ol><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Stay abreast of emerging AI trends, technologies, and methodologies, actively contributing to the enhancement of team capabilities and innovation.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Conduct research and experimentation to explore new AI techniques and approaches, providing strategic insights that can inform future projects and initiatives.</li></ul> WHO YOU ARE:Required<ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related field or Bachelor’s with minimum 8 years experience.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Proven experience as an AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, or similar role.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience in developing and deploying machine learning models and AI systems.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience with natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or other AI techniques</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Familiarity with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with complex datasets.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on developing innovative AI solutions.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple AI projects simultaneously.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Azure DevOps, Scrum).</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Azure Expertise: Deep understanding of the Azure ecosystem, specifically Azure AI, Azure Machine Learning, Compute, Storage, Networks and Azure Arc, Containers (registry, runtimes), Events, Functions, Azure Identity tooling</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Edge/Hybrid Cloud: Practical experience with hybrid cloud or edge computing infrastructure (e.g., Azure Stack HCI, Kubernetes on-premises).</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Programming: Strong proficiency in Python 3 and familiarity with modern AI and automation development stacks and Powershell </li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">System Architecture: Solid understanding of distributed systems, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and API design.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Teams Bot design and implementation: Microsoft Teams Bot integrations; understanding of maintaining and publishing bots, React</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">DevOps tooling: Good understanding of Bayer DevOps (go/cloud) tools, like Git, GitHub, Terraform, Docker, Containers, Artifactory, ADO, Container registry, Security tools, Code Quality tools, Makefile</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Databases: Azure Databases (CosmosDB, MongoDB, SQL Database, PostgreSQL)</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Data Engineering: Databricks (Spark/OSP), Log Analytics, Kafka</li></ul>Preferred<ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Relevant certifications in AI, machine learning, or data science (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud / AI practitioner, Azure Fundamentals</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Security: Knowledge of Bayer enterprise security standards, data residency requirements, regulations and AI model governance.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect or Azure AI Engineer certification </li></ul> Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy? 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For checking the authenticity of such emails or advertisement you may approach us at HRSUPPORT_INDIA@BAYER.COM.<table style="width:970.0px" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> </td><td style="vertical-align:top"> </td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4">YOUR APPLICATION</td><td style="vertical-align:top"> </td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> </td><td style="vertical-align:top"> </td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4">Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation etc.

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