Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Solutions Engineer II

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Purpose-Driven

Professional Development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Charlotte, seeks an AI/ML Solutions Engineer II to design, build, and lead advanced AI, machine learning, automation, and analytical solutions for highly complex business needs.

This role owns end-to-end technical execution, defines architectures, prepares and validates data and models, and partners with Data Solutions Leads and stakeholders to drive value and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (4 years).
• 7+ years experience in AI/ML solutions.
• Strong programming and data skills; ability to lead end-to-end projects.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, build, and lead advanced AI, ML, 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

Skills

AI/ML

Python

SQL

Model deployment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

Model orchestration

ML deployment

Job description

Locations: Charlotte

Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler — Pour Your Passion into Purpose!

We're more than beverages—we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

Join us - your refreshing new chapter starts here!

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

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.