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The Staff AI/ML Engineer role at Crocs Inc. is a technical leadership position within the Global Information Technology team. This role is crucial to ensuring the design, rapid prototyping, building and deployment of AI & ML applications across Crocs Inc.
Job Responsibility:
Thought Leadership: Operate as a trusted technical expert within Crocs Inc. on AI/ML technology and applications
Architectural Leadership: Lead the architecture and design of AI/ML applications and AI/ML components integrated into other enterprise applications
Application Development: Hands-on development of rapid prototypes, as well as scaled AI/ML applications
Collaboration: Work closely with multi-functional teams to identify, refine and prioritize high impact AI/ML use cases across the enterprise
Communicate to Multiple Levels: Develop architecture and process diagrams and communicate in ways that can be consumed by different levels of the organization
Documentation: Develop and maintain solution architectural documentation
International Outlook: Design and implement scalable solutions that support both US and international operations
Global Compliance and Standards: Ensure all systems and processes adhere to global industry standards and regulatory requirements
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks across the end-to-end solution
Relationship Management: Develop strong relationships with regional leaders, external partners, and vendors
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or graduate (master’s or PhD) degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, etc.)
7+ years of experience with a bachelor’s OR 5+ years of experience with a master’s OR 2+ years of experience with a PhD
Professional experience in AI or machine learning roles, which may include AI/ML software engineering roles
Proven experience in designing, implementing and deploying scaled AI/ML enterprise applications
Expertise in AI/ML algorithms including deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)
Deep expertise in Python
Strong knowledge of large language models, GenAI, and RAG frameworks
Excellent problem-solving skills with a strategic attitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities
Exposure to AI ethics and compliant use of data
Effective communication skills to provide complex technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel
Ability to partner with suppliers, business customers, and IT staff on multi-functional projects and service improvements
Skills and proven ability to analyze complex problems and break them down into logical, actionable parts
Excellent analytical skills
Nice to have:
Additional programming languages (such as Spark, Rust, etc.)
Familiarity with retail or apparel business
What we offer:
medical, dental, and vision coverage
life and AD&D
short and long-term disability coverage
paid time off
employee assistance
participation in a 401k program that includes company match
many other additional voluntary benefits
eligibility to participate in a company incentive program