Nutrien
Sr Manager, AI Engineering - Loveland, CO or Chicago, IL
Nutrien, Loveland, Colorado, United States, 80538
Overview
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, guides our work every day. We are committed to a culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, belongs, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.
Through the collective expertise of nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We serve growers and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
This role is required to be on-site. This role will be posted from September 19 through October 31, 2025.
What you will do
Lead a team of AI software engineers focused on building scalable, production-grade AI and Agentic AI solutions, including systems using large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning, and multi-agent frameworks.
Assist in the design and deployment of LLM-based pipelines, autonomous agents, and tools that integrate with APIs, knowledge bases, and cloud environments.
Mentor engineers in best practices related to AI model integration, prompt engineering, software design patterns, and performance optimization.
Partner with product managers, data scientists, MLOps, and platform teams to define project scopes, deliverables, and timelines.
Promote a culture of experimentation, safety, and ethical AI development, including review processes for model outputs and agent actions.
Evaluate and incorporate emerging AI tools, open-source libraries, and research into the engineering workflow.
Ensure the team adheres to best practices in code quality, testing, documentation, and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
Track team performance and provide guidance on career development, skill growth, and succession planning.
Own the hiring process for the AI engineering team, including talent acquisition, onboarding, and team structure planning.
What you will bring
10+ years of experience in software or AI engineering, with 2+ years in a technical management or team lead role.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
Certifications or experience in AI product development, MLOps, or advanced cloud architecture are an asset.
Experience in AI software engineering, with strong knowledge of LLMs, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and generative/agentic AI frameworks.
Proficiency in Python, with experience using PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, and agent orchestration tools like LangChain, CrewAI, Auto-GPT, or ReAct.
Hands-on experience integrating AI into cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure), APIs, databases, and front-end applications.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead technical teams and ship AI-powered products.
Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional AI teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Understanding of AI safety, fairness, explainability, and alignment principles in real-world applications.
Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate), RAG pipelines, and knowledge graph integrations.
Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role, in Loveland, CO, is between $177,600 and $304,400, and in Deerfield, IL, is between $169,100 and $289,800. This range is general guidance; actual compensation depends on factors including candidate skill set, experience, training, location, and other business needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ by location.
We offer an attractive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. We provide a retirement program with generous matching, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, paid personal and parental leaves, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared during the application process.
In addition to base pay, this role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with program terms. Details will be discussed through the application process.
This information is provided in compliance with applicable state pay equity legislation and reflects Nutrien’s good faith estimate of compensation and benefits. The offer may vary based on experience, skills, education, location, and other factors. Nutrien also considers internal equity in pay decisions.
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
The estimated salary listed by Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
This job will remain posted until filled. You will be required to undergo a background check, and on occasion may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien
To stay connected and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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Through the collective expertise of nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We serve growers and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
This role is required to be on-site. This role will be posted from September 19 through October 31, 2025.
What you will do
Lead a team of AI software engineers focused on building scalable, production-grade AI and Agentic AI solutions, including systems using large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning, and multi-agent frameworks.
Assist in the design and deployment of LLM-based pipelines, autonomous agents, and tools that integrate with APIs, knowledge bases, and cloud environments.
Mentor engineers in best practices related to AI model integration, prompt engineering, software design patterns, and performance optimization.
Partner with product managers, data scientists, MLOps, and platform teams to define project scopes, deliverables, and timelines.
Promote a culture of experimentation, safety, and ethical AI development, including review processes for model outputs and agent actions.
Evaluate and incorporate emerging AI tools, open-source libraries, and research into the engineering workflow.
Ensure the team adheres to best practices in code quality, testing, documentation, and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
Track team performance and provide guidance on career development, skill growth, and succession planning.
Own the hiring process for the AI engineering team, including talent acquisition, onboarding, and team structure planning.
What you will bring
10+ years of experience in software or AI engineering, with 2+ years in a technical management or team lead role.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
Certifications or experience in AI product development, MLOps, or advanced cloud architecture are an asset.
Experience in AI software engineering, with strong knowledge of LLMs, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and generative/agentic AI frameworks.
Proficiency in Python, with experience using PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, and agent orchestration tools like LangChain, CrewAI, Auto-GPT, or ReAct.
Hands-on experience integrating AI into cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure), APIs, databases, and front-end applications.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead technical teams and ship AI-powered products.
Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional AI teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Understanding of AI safety, fairness, explainability, and alignment principles in real-world applications.
Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate), RAG pipelines, and knowledge graph integrations.
Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role, in Loveland, CO, is between $177,600 and $304,400, and in Deerfield, IL, is between $169,100 and $289,800. This range is general guidance; actual compensation depends on factors including candidate skill set, experience, training, location, and other business needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ by location.
We offer an attractive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. We provide a retirement program with generous matching, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, paid personal and parental leaves, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared during the application process.
In addition to base pay, this role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with program terms. Details will be discussed through the application process.
This information is provided in compliance with applicable state pay equity legislation and reflects Nutrien’s good faith estimate of compensation and benefits. The offer may vary based on experience, skills, education, location, and other factors. Nutrien also considers internal equity in pay decisions.
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
The estimated salary listed by Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
This job will remain posted until filled. You will be required to undergo a background check, and on occasion may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien
To stay connected and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
#J-18808-Ljbffr