AI Engineer

Barry Callebaut Digital (BC Digital) is on a mission to lead the digital revolution in the chocolate industry, and we're looking for an AI Engineer, to help us build a foundation to drive and foster innovation across our operations at Barry Callebaut. Based in our Singapore-based AI Center of Excellence, your role will focus on developing, implementing, and optimizing machine learning models and AI solutions that promote innovation across various projects. You will identify emerging opportunities and disruptive innovations to unlock customer growth. This is a dynamic opportunity to influence transformative growth and promote a culture of data-driven insights at Barry Callebaut.

About The Role:

AI Model Selection & Algorithm Optimization:

o Define and deploy machine learning and deep learning models in conjunction with the various D& A teams as a part of CDAO organization

o Tune and optimize algorithms for performance and accuracy.

o Experiment with different model architectures and techniques to improve outcomes.

Ecosystem Collaboration

o Facilitate collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, partners, and customers.

o Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify areas of our business to uplift through advanced AI use cases (e.g. GenAI, process automation)

o Collaborate with stakeholders from our operative business functions to understand their business problems and identify innovative solutions to uplift our operative processes

Integration and Deployment:

o Collaborate with data scientists, architects, and engineers, to support the transition of prototypes into production and the subsequent scaling phase

o Manage the deployment and monitoring of AI solutions in software environments.

o Prepare and present reports on innovation activities, findings, and recommendations to senior management

o Support business initiatives/projects around innovation, automation & AI

Research and Innovation:

o Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.

o Contribute to the continuous improvement of AI practices and methodologies.

o Support programs and workshops to encourage idea generation and drive employee engagement in innovation.

About You:

● Extensive experience as an AI Engineer in a comparable role, with a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience

● Good knowledge of Generative AI and ML models and sound understanding of AI technologies and applications in various industries.

● Fair understanding of business operations from both business and digital perspectives including related digital trends

● Deep understanding of processes and technologies concerning the newest developments around Innovation, Automation & AI

● Deep understanding of innovation practices, e.g. design thinking, open innovation, agile etc.

● Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies incl Agile ways of working

● Skills to create internal and external partnerships/networks across the organization

● Excellent problem-solving skills and a structured way of working

● Creative and strategic thinker, with a passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement

● Experience in the chocolate or food industry is a plus, but not essential

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we've experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.

#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.