AI/ ML Senior Manager. Job in Auburn Hills LilyLifestyle Jobs

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. Compensation & Benefits A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees. This may include premium medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia