PepsiCo · 1 day ago
AI Engineer
Purchase, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $178K/yrPepsiCo is a leading global food and beverage company, and they are seeking an AI Engineer specializing in AI Agents to drive their transformation strategies. The role involves designing and developing domain-specific AI agents, collaborating closely with various teams to create scalable AI solutions that deliver actionable insights.
Brand MarketingFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
AI Development (40%)
Prototyping, iterating, and taking to production domain-specific AI agents that can communicate and work with other AI agents, performing tasks such as information gathering, insight generation, and intelligent actions
Writing and optimizing code for high-performance AI models
Develop an actionable Generative AI roadmap and drive solution development using Gen-AI and Agentic AI capabilities
Collaboration with Teams (20%)
Collaborate with transformation teams and business stakeholders to understand requirements and tailor AI agents to specific domains
Work closely with AI platform teams to build scalable and cross-domain AI agents while ensuring end-to-end observability
Integration & Deployment (20%)
Lead AI projects, demonstrating hands-on experience in code development and software engineering
Deploy, monitor, and optimize AI agents on cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance
Continuous Learning (20%)
Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies and integrate these into existing or new AI agents
Conduct thorough testing and validation to ensure the reliability and accuracy of AI agents and solutions
Decision-Making Autonomy Moderate - Significant autonomy in the technical aspects of AI model development and implementation, working under the strategic direction provided by the Senior AI Solutions Manager
Supervision Required Moderate - Operates with general guidance from the Senior AI Solutions Manager, with regular updates for alignment and support
Complexity of Role High - The role requires managing complex AI/ML projects, working with large datasets, and ensuring successful integration with existing systems while maintaining scalability
Cross-Functional Interactions Yes - Regular interaction with Data Science, Engineering, IT, digital products and business stakeholders to ensure effective AI solution deployment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related field
Proven experience in leading AI projects with hands-on experience in code development and software engineering
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C
Experience and working knowledge with Agentic AI frameworks (e.g., Langchain, CrewAi, MCP, A2A) and deployment of AI solutions on cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Strong understanding and experience in designing AI agents and integrating advancements in AI/ML technologies
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Deep understanding of new technologies, GenAI algorithms and Agentic tools
Ability to translate business challenges into technical solutions
Effective at working within cross-functional teams
Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and new technologies
Capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Company
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a food and beverage company.
Founded in 1898
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.National Safety Council
2025-09-02Post Ipo Equity· $4B
2024-06-13Grant· $0.02M
2017-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Carreteiro
CEO PepsiCo Brazil & South Cone (Chile, Arg, Uru, Par) Foods
Mohamed Shelbaya
CEO PepsiCo Middle East & Africa
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