Senior AI/ML Architect for Real-Time Systems

3M Company; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 188,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits may be offered

Job summary

3M Company in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Senior AI/Machine Learning Specialist to architect and deliver production-grade AI systems. You will convert Python research into scalable Rust components, define modular interfaces, and lead performance optimization across cloud, on-prem, and edge environments.

You will collaborate with researchers and engineers, mentor junior developers, and contribute to inventions and publications while aligning with program objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• Ten years of professional software development experience.
• Five years productionizing research, simulation, or algorithm-intensive software.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable runtime components for real-time inference and cloud/on-prem deployments.
• Lead concurrency, memory management, and distributed processing decisions.
• Translate Python research into production Rust components.
• Define stable interfaces for modular subsystems and ensure reproducibility.
• Mentor early-career developers and contribute to inventions and publications.
• Establish observability, CI/CD, containerization, and deployment capabilities.

Skills

Rust

Python

C++

Agile Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/CE/Applied Math/Physics/related field

High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of relevant experience

Job description

3M Company in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Senior AI/Machine Learning Specialist to architect and deliver production-grade AI systems. You will convert Python research into scalable Rust components, define modular interfaces, and lead performance optimization across cloud, on-prem, and edge environments.

You will collaborate with researchers and engineers, mentor junior developers, and contribute to inventions and publications while aligning with program objectives.