AI Build Engineer Manager

AI Build Engineer Manager

Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies: https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/.

Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers.

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

Your Role

The AI Build Engineer is a high-impact technical leader within the Enterprise Architecture (EA) team, operating at the intersection of strategic vision and hands-on engineering. Serving as the execution layer of Enterprise Architecture's AI strategy, this role transforms conceptual patterns into validated, repeatable implementation blueprints.

You are a hybrid architect-developer who excels at translating complex AI concepts—such as Agentic workflows, orchestration patterns, and RAG architectures—into "Golden Path" reference implementations that enable product teams to build with speed, security, and consistency. Your mission is to accelerate the organization's AI capabilities by creating reusable codebases, containerized patterns, and enterprise-ready engineering standards that guide how AI solutions are designed and scaled.

Key Responsibilities

• Rapid Prototyping & "Architecture as Code"
• Engineering Scalable Reference Implementations
• AI Security & Defensive Engineering
• Containerization & Cloud Orchestration
• Technical Governance & Tool Evaluation

Your Background

Required Qualifications

• Programming: Mastery of Python (FastAPI, LangChain, LlamaIndex); ability to build lightweight UIs using Streamlit or React for demos
• AI/ML: Strong hands-on experience integrating LLMs, building RAG pipelines, and working with vector indexing (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Azure AI Search)
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Deep proficiency in Azure and/or AWS AI services, serverless inference, and managed Kubernetes platforms
• Containers: Expert-level skills in Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) for AI workloads

• Ability to work onsite in Troy, MI
• Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer now, or at any time in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LLM Ops frameworks: model evaluation (Ragas, Arize Phoenix), monitoring, versioning, and drift analysis
• Hands-on exposure to model fine-tuning techniques (LoRA / QLoRA) and domain specialization
• Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF or similar)

Why Join Us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits At Aptiv:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

Apply Today, And Together Let's Change Tomorrow!

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.