8 months ago
San Jose, CA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$164k - $212k/yr
Responsibilities
- Conduct applied AI and machine learning research for process automation, knowledge systems, and intelligent decision support.
- Prototype, train, and deploy AI models integrated with ERP, CRM, LLM interfaces, knowledge graphs, and other enterprise tools.
- Develop pipelines and infrastructure for continuous learning and model optimization in production environments.
- Collaborate with data engineering, product, and business teams to identify automation opportunities and deploy scalable AI solutions.
- Evaluate foundation models, multimodal AI, reinforcement learning, and autonomous agents for enterprise applications.
- Publish internal technical reports and contribute to the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in applied AI/ML research or engineering.
- Strong understanding of deep learning, LLMs, and model architectures including Transformers and diffusion models.
- Proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
- Experience building and deploying AI for enterprise automation or intelligent assistants.
- Strong software engineering background with experience in scalable systems, APIs, and cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Preferred: experience with multi-agent systems, data orchestration, or autonomous workflows.
- Preferred: knowledge of knowledge graphs, vector databases, or retrieval-augmented systems.
- Preferred: familiarity with enterprise security, compliance, and data governance.
- Preferred: published research or open-source contributions related to AI automation or applied machine learning.
Benefits
- US base salary range is $163,500.00-$212,400.00, excluding bonus, equity, and benefits.
- Medical coverage options include CIGNA EPO, HSA, and Kaiser HMO plans, with $0 employee-only coverage.
- Dental and vision plans offer options with a $0 paycheck contribution for employees and eligible dependents.
- Company-paid HSA contribution is available when enrolled in the high-deductible CIGNA medical plan.
- Healthcare and dependent-care FSAs are available.
- 401(k) with Brokerage Link option.
- Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program, sick and vacation time, and 13 paid holidays per year.
- Paid parental leave and paid disability leave are available after 90 days of employment, subject to stated eligibility terms.
- Voluntary life and AD&D coverage, pet insurance, commuter benefits, mobile phone credit, and a mobile benefits app are available.
- Free lunch and snacks, onsite gym, employee discounts, and perks program.
- Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment.
Tech Stack
Categories
AI ResearchML Engineering
About NIO Inc.
NIO Inc. builds and sells premium smart electric vehicles, plus services such as Battery-as-a-Service and autonomous driving subscriptions. The public company, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Jiading, Shanghai, designs, develops, and jointly manufactures models like the ES8, ET5, and ET7, and operates in China and parts of Europe; its shares trade on the NYSE and Singapore Exchange.