AI/ML Engineer

bakerhughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible travel opportunities

Work-life balance policies

Private medical care options

Life insurance & disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Education assistance

Generous parental leave

Mental health resources

Dependent care support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an AI/ML Engineer in Houston to design and deploy data-driven solutions for the Cordant product suite. You will work across data engineering, analytics, ML, and agentic AI to deliver scalable, value-driven AI capabilities.

Responsibilities include building AI workflows, implementing RAG and copilots, and ensuring secure, governed deployments with modern MLOps practices. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or STEM fields required.
• Experience with AI/ML, analytics, or data-driven solutions.
• Hands-on with Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI, machine learning, and analytics solutions for the Cordant product suite.
• Design scalable data pipelines and AI workflows with structured and unstructured data.
• Develop Generative AI and Agentic AI applications, including copilots and assistants.
• Implement RAG, agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and LLM evaluation frameworks.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize AI/ML solutions with MLOps and LLMOps best practices.
• Collaborate with product teams, domain experts, and engineers to deliver value.

Skills

Generative AI

LLMs

RAG

Vector databases

Cloud platforms

Data pipelines

Python

APIs

MLOps

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM majors

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

LangChain

LangGraph

Job description

AI/ML Engineer

Partnering with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. We design, manufacture, and deliver industry-leading solutions that support energy extraction, production, and processing. Our commitment to innovation and operational excellence drives safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy solutions worldwide.

Fueling Your Passion

The Data, Analytics & AI team develops innovative data-driven products and AI solutions that power the Cordant suite of digital products. The AI/ML Engineer will work across data engineering, analytics, machine learning, and Agentic AI technologies to create scalable solutions that enable predictive maintenance, operational optimization, intelligent search, and AI-powered assistants. This role combines advanced analytics, Generative AI, and modern software engineering practices to help deliver the next generation of industrial intelligence solutions.

As an AI/ML Engineer your role will be to help build scalable data and AI solutions that enable predictive analytics, equipment intelligence, operational optimization, intelligent search, and AI-powered assistants. This role combines traditional machine learning, data engineering, Generative AI, and emerging agentic AI technologies to accelerate business value for industrial customers.

As an AI/ML Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Develop AI, machine learning, and analytics solutions for the Cordant product suite.

• Design scalable data pipelines and AI workflows using structured and unstructured data.
• Develop Generative AI and Agentic AI applications, including copilots, assistants, and intelligent search.
• Implement RAG, agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and LLM evaluation frameworks.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize AI/ML solutions using MLOps and LLMOps best practices.
• Collaborate with product teams, domain experts, and software engineers to deliver customer value.
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, governed, and aligned with software engineering standards.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• 2+ years of experience developing AI, machine learning, analytics, or data-driven solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, vector databases, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and data engineering pipelines.
• Knowledge of MLOps, software engineering, best practices, APIs, microservices, and Agile development, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, LangChain, or LangGraph.

Work in a Way That Works for You

This role requires flexibility to support customer engagements across the globe. Travel expectations include commitment to travel 10%, or as required based on customer and business needs.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels.

Working for you

Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future.

What You Can Expect

• Flexible working opportunities with travel expectations
• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education assistance
• Generous parental leave
• Mental health resources
• Dependent care support
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Digital Technology Experienced Professional - Data and Analytics