AI Engineer
Scotts Miracle-Gro

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

At Scotts Miracle-Gro, we are on a mission to transform our customer experience and enhance our business operations through the power of AI. We believe AI will be central to redefining how we serve our customers and optimize processes. We're seeking an AI Engineer to play a vital role in this transformation. Joining Scotts at this pivotal moment means tackling industry-defining challenges with a market leader and building impactful, AI-driven solutions.

In this role you will :

AI Agent Design and Deployment:
- Design, build, and deploy enterprise-level AI agents tailored to specific use cases and scalable solutions.
- Ensure AI agents align with internal team requirements and business goals.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback, demonstrate solutions, and enhance agent capabilities.

Collaboration with Product Team:
- Work closely with the product team to integrate key features that enhance AI performance and success.
- Provide AI expertise to shape product roadmap and implementation.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions meet customer and business needs.

Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Utilize SQL and other data analysis tools to make informed decisions and evaluate AI model performance.
- Analyze data to uncover trends and inform the development and optimization of AI agents.
- Collaborate with internal teams to translate data insights into actionable solutions.

Agent Orchestration and Optimization:
- Apply frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and others to orchestrate and optimize AI agents.
- Implement modifications based on technical and business requirements to improve agent performance.
- Continuously refine agent functionality to address evolving challenges.

Customer Engagement and Strategic Communication:
- Engage directly with customers to understand their requirements and ensure solutions meet user expectations.
- Utilize communication skills to effectively convey AI solutions and gather user feedback.
- Translate customer feedback into actionable improvements.

Technical Skill Development and Knowledge Sharing:
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in AI and machine learning.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
- Share knowledge and best practices with team members to foster a collaborative and innovative environment.

Documentation and Reporting:
- Document AI processes, models, and outcomes for future reference and knowledge transfer.
- Generate reports to track AI performance and inform decision-making.
- Support documentation efforts for continuity and compliance with organizational standards.

What you'll need to be successful :
- Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Engineering
- 4 - 7 Years of experience preferred
-Ideal for individuals with specialized technical skills and some leadership experience. -Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant technical field, with a focus on project involvement and technical expertise.
-AI Agent Development : Proven experience in designing, deploying, and scaling AI Agents tailored to specific use cases.
-Programming Proficiency : Strong command of Python and/or JavaScript, with expertise in libraries for AI and agent orchestration (Eg: LangChain, LlamaIndex)
-Data Analysis and SQL: Skilled in SQL and data analysis to drive data driven insights

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $108,300.00 - $127,400.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel...

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and visioncoverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%)as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
  
• We know ourtalent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
  
• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
  
• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employees' Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
  
• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.
  

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Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.

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