Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Solutions Engineer I

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Charlotte seeks an AI/ML Solutions Engineer I to design, build, and support advanced AI, ML, automation, and analytical solutions that solve complex business needs.

You will translate business problems into scalable technical approaches, prepare data and models, and collaborate with Data Solutions Leads and stakeholders to deliver measurable value while maintaining production-ready capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in AI/ML or advanced analytics.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Strong data preparation and feature engineering knowledge.
• Excellent collaboration with business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement AI/ML and automation solutions for business needs.
• Evaluate feasibility, define approaches, and develop prototypes or production components.
• Prepare and validate data, models, and logic to ensure quality and usefulness.
• Collaborate with Data Solutions Leads and stakeholders to align solutions with goals.
• Monitor, maintain, and document deployed AI/ML solutions for ongoing value.
• Handle diverse duties as assigned.

Skills

AI/ML

Python

SQL

Data analytics

Model development

Automation

LLM-based solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Python

Job description

Locations: Charlotte

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Job Overview

The AI / ML Solutions Engineer I is responsible for designing, building, and supporting advanced AI, machine learning, automation, and intelligent analytical solutions that address complex business needs. This role develops technical capabilities that extend beyond standard data product delivery and helps the organization solve higher-value problems through predictive insights, automation, and emerging technologies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement AI, machine learning, automation, and advanced analytical solutions that address complex business needs
• Evaluate technical feasibility, define solution approaches, and develop prototypes or production-ready components for innovation-led use cases
• Prepare, test, and validate data, models, logic, and solution components to ensure quality, reliability, and business usefulness
• Partner with Data Solutions Leads, business stakeholders, and technical teams to align advanced solutions to business goals and operational needs
• Monitor, maintain, enhance, and document deployed AI, ML, or automation solutions to support sustainability and ongoing value realization
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong experience in AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, automation, or intelligent solution development
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and other technical tools used for data science, automation, and model development
• Experience designing and implementing predictive, classification, recommendation, optimization, or LLM-based solutions
• Ability to evaluate technical feasibility and translate business problems into scalable technical approaches
• Understanding of data preparation, feature engineering, model testing, validation, and solution monitoring
• Experience integrating advanced solutions into business processes, applications, or reporting environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with business partners, Data Solutions Leads, and other technical resources
• Ability to work through ambiguity and build practical, production-minded solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
• 5 to up to 7 years

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

Normal office environment

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.