AI/ML Engineer

Ahold Delhaize USA; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking an AI/ML Engineer III to build ML models, implement training workflows, and support production AI capabilities. You will collaborate with engineering and product partners in a flexible hybrid environment across core locations.

Required are a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years of AI/ML experience, and strong Python skills with ML libraries. The role is based in Salisbury, NC (also Chicago, IL or Quincy, MA) with 3 in-person days and 2 remote days.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field; equivalent advanced experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of AI/ML engineering experience.
• Strong Python and ML libraries experience.
• Understanding of deep learning and generative AI fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy ML models.
• Support feature engineering, data preprocessing, and model evaluation.
• Assist in developing automated ML training and monitoring pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineering and product partners to refine AI solution requirements.
• Research tools and methods to enhance model performance.
• May be called upon to support critical escalations and must be available during urgent IT incidents as needed.

Skills

Python

ML libraries

Model evaluation techniques

Deep learning

Generative AI

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science / CS / Stats / Math / Eng

Tools

Cloud ML platforms

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: IT & Technology

Job Requisition: 558341

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive

Store Code: Arch/Data - Business Intell & Analy (5119320)

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

The AI/ML Engineer III builds machine learning models, implements training and evaluation workflows, and supports integration of AI capabilities into production environments.

• Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office location for this role is Salisbury, NC, Chicago, IL or Quincy, MA.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy ML models using established architectures and frameworks.
• Support feature engineering, data preprocessing, and model evaluation.
• Assist in developing automated ML training and monitoring pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineering and product partners to refine AI solution requirements.
• Research tools and methods to enhance model performance.
• May be called upon to support critical escalations and must be available during urgent IT incidents as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field required; equivalent advanced experience in applied data science may be considered.
• 5+ years of AI/ML engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Python, ML libraries, and model evaluation techniques.
• Understanding of deep learning and generative AI fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud ML platforms.

Salary Range: $125,040 - $187,560

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.