Sr. Manager, Applied AI Engineering

Shape the future of enterprise AI at Bio-Rad as the Senior Manager, Applied AI Engineering. Reporting to the Director of Emerging Technologies(AI/Automation), you'll lead the technical execution of Agentic AI, Machine Learning, and Automation AI solutions across global business functions. From building intelligent agent-based systems and RAG pipelines to deploying production ML models with robust monitoring for drift detection and continuous improvement, you'll transform cutting-edge AI innovations into practical, high-impact enterprise solutions. You'll also collaborate with architects, product managers, and UX designers to deliver intuitive AI-powered experiences that drive real business value.

How You’ll Make An Impact:

• Architect intelligent systems by designing and deploying scalable AI/ML solutions—including multi-agent frameworks, generative AI applications, and decision-optimization engines—that solve complex business challenges across global operations
• Drive innovation to production by leading proof-of-concepts through full deployment, managing the complete AI lifecycle from model development through MLOps, LLMOps, and continuous performance monitoring
• Build for reliability at scale by implementing feedback loops, drift detection, and hallucination monitoring systems that ensure AI solutions remain accurate, explainable, and trustworthy in production
• Develop future AI leaders by mentoring a team of AI and ML engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, data science, or AI/ML roles, with 5+ years designing and deploying ML models in production environments—plus a proven track record leading technical teams and technology pilots
• Expert-level proficiency with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and generative AI frameworks(LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face), along with hands-on experience integrating LLM APIs from providers like OpenAI, Gemini and Anthropic
• Strong cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with knowledge of containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and MLOps practices for deploying performant, cost-effective AI infrastructure
• A passion for turning emerging technologies into practical enterprise solutions, combined with strong communication skills to align technical initiatives with strategic business goals

Location: Bio-Rad is pleased to offer the flexibility of Remote Work for this role anywhere in the U.S.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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