AI/ML Solutions Engineer II – Intelligent Automation Lead

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Professional development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is seeking an AI/ML Solutions Engineer II in Charlotte, NC. The role independently designs, builds, and leads advanced AI, ML, automation, and analytical solutions addressing complex business needs, delivering predictive insights and value.

You will define technical architectures, prepare data and models, and partner with stakeholders to drive practical use cases across the organization. Join a purpose-driven team focused on impact and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML or advanced analytics roles.
• Proven ability to design and lead end-to-end AI/ML solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and lead AI/ML, automation, and analytical solutions for complex business needs.
• Define architectures, approaches, and lifecycle plans for innovation-led use cases.
• Prepare, test, validate, and optimize data, models, and solution components.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to shape practical solutions.
• Monitor and document deployed AI/ML solutions for ongoing value realization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Advanced analytics

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Math

Tools

Python

SQL

Model deployment tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 264821

Locations: Charlotte

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Job Overview

The AI / ML Solutions Engineer II is responsible for independently designing, building, and leading advanced AI, machine learning, automation, and intelligent analytical solutions that address highly complex business needs. This role owns end-to-end technical execution for major advanced solution efforts and helps the organization solve higher-value problems through predictive insights, automation, and emerging technologies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently design, build, and lead advanced AI, machine learning, automation, and analytical solutions for highly complex business needs


• Define technical architectures, implementation approaches, and lifecycle plans for innovation-led use cases


• Prepare, test, validate, and optimize data, models, logic, and solution components to ensure solution quality, reliability, and business value


• Partner with Data Solutions Leads, business stakeholders, and technical teams to shape practical advanced solution strategies


• Monitor, maintain, enhance, and document deployed AI, ML, or automation solutions to support sustainability, reuse, and ongoing value realization


• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Deep experience in AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, automation, or intelligent solution development


• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and advanced technical tools used for model development, orchestration, and deployment


• Experience leading end-to-end design and implementation of predictive, optimization, classification, recommendation, or LLM-based solutions


• Ability to define technical approaches, evaluate tradeoffs, and lead advanced solution lifecycles independently


• Strong understanding of data preparation, model evaluation, performance tuning, monitoring, and operationalization


• Ability to translate complex business needs into practical and scalable advanced technical solutions


• Strong collaboration and communication skills with solution leads, stakeholders, and technical contributors


• Ability to create new technical patterns or approaches when established methods are insufficient

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4 years)


• 7 or more years experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related technical field is preferred.

Work Environment

• Independently design, build, and lead advanced AI, machine learning, automation, and analytical solutions for highly complex business needs


• Define technical architectures, implementation approaches, and lifecycle plans for innovation-led use cases


• Prepare, test, validate, and optimize data, models, logic, and solution components to ensure solution quality, reliability, and business value


• Partner with Data Solutions Leads, business stakeholders, and technical teams to shape practical advanced solution strategies


• Monitor, maintain, enhance, and document deployed AI, ML, or automation solutions to support sustainability, reuse, and ongoing value realization


• Other duties as assigned

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