Job#: 3029296 Job Description: AI/ ML Senior Manager
Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan (hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Role Overview
The Senior Manager of AI/ML leads the AIRE team in building and deploying intelligent systems that power a connected product ecosystem. This role defines and executes the AI strategy across pet recognition, behavioral modeling, predictive insights, and intelligent in-app experiences. Partnering with Software Engineering, Product, and Data teams, this leader ensures machine learning solutions are scalable, production-ready, and aligned to customer and business impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of software solutions aligned with company strategy.
- Manage engineering resources and budget, balancing innovation with operational discipline.
- Define and execute the MLCV roadmap aligned with product and business strategy.
- Identify opportunities to apply machine learning and deep learning across the connected ecosystem.
- Lead development of supervised and unsupervised learning systems, including behavioral modeling and predictive analytics.
- Drive innovation in pet recognition, sensor fusion, and intelligent in-app experiences.
- Establish scalable MLOps practices for model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
- Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing AI/ML team and develop future technical leaders.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Operations, and business leaders to translate requirements into solutions.
- Define and monitor engineering KPIs to measure performance and drive improvement.
Required Qualifications
Education: MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
Experience: 8+ years of experience in AI/ML development and 3+ years in a technical leadership role. Experience building and deploying ML models in production environments is required.
Technical Skills: Strong expertise in Python and modern ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. Experience with cloud-based ML infrastructure, with AWS being preferred. A deep understanding of supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning methodologies is necessary.
Company Overview & Culture
This organization is redefining experiences for its users by designing intelligent systems that elevate the everyday. The team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared passion for creating impactful products. The work environment is dynamic and encourages continuous learning and growth.
Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees. This may include premium medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K match, paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. Additional perks may include company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and support for continuing education.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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