Functional Engineer AI

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Date: Apr 30, 2025

Location: Pune, IN

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Engineer with a minimum of 6 years of experience in data science and engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI/ML model implementation and a proven track record of developing and deploying machine learning solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of data analysis, model building, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency.

Key Activities

- Design, develop, and implement machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.

- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to integrate AI/ML solutions into existing systems and processes.

- Conduct data analysis and preprocessing to ensure high-quality input for model training and evaluation.

- Optimize and fine-tune models for performance, scalability, and accuracy.

- Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and incorporate them into projects as appropriate.

- Document model development processes and create comprehensive reports on model performance and outcomes.

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Experience

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Minimum of 6 years of experience in data science and engineering, with a focus on AI/ML model implementation.

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.

- Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.

- Strong understanding of statistical analysis, data mining, and data visualization techniques.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

- Experience with cloud platforms such as Databricks, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying AI/ML models.

- Familiarity with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.

- Experience in natural language processing (NLP) or computer vision is a plus.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 46406

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