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Lead, AI Engineering

Scout MotorsCharlotte, North Carolina, United States; Fremont, California, United StatesInformation Technology
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Salary
$209K - $253K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
22 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Lead, AI Engineering role at Scout Motors is a full-time position based in Charlotte, North Carolina or Fremont, California, designed for an experienced technology professional to spearhead enterprise artificial intelligence platforms. This leadership position suits a visionary technical expert with a background in scaling machine learning and generative AI solutions within complex industrial environments.

Role Overview

Operating within the Information Technology department, the Lead, AI Engineering is responsible for building intelligent technology capabilities by designing, developing, and scaling AI-powered products. The professional in this role will partner closely with product managers, developers, architects, and business leaders to deliver robust, production-grade solutions. This position requires working four days per week in the office at either the corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC, or the location in Fremont, CA, alongside regular in-person collaboration and travel for company events.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of scalable AI platforms and data architectures, including vector databases and knowledge repositories.
Oversee the training, fine-tuning, deployment, and lifecycle management of machine learning and generative AI models.
Build and govern MLOps and LLMOps frameworks, encompassing CI/CD pipelines, model registries, prompt versioning, and automated retraining.
Design resilient AI infrastructure components ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance for intensive workloads.
Establish governance standards to maintain data quality, security, privacy, and compliance across all artificial intelligence systems.
Mentor and lead AI engineering and platform teams while establishing engineering best practices for solution delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in AI and machine learning engineering, data engineering, or AI infrastructure within enterprise-scale environments.
At least 3 years of experience leading or mentoring AI, machine learning, or platform engineering teams.
Strong expertise in designing and deploying end-to-end artificial intelligence solutions, including machine learning, generative AI, and LLM applications.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and LangChain.
Hands-on experience with cloud AI and data services across platforms like AWS or Azure, alongside container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Docker.

Skills and Tools

Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, SQL
AWS, Azure, Vertex AI
Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
LLM, LangChain, RAG, MLOps
Databricks, Delta Lake, Vector Databases

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $209,000 to $253,000 in applicable regions, supplemented by an annual performance bonus program.
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
401(k) program featuring an employer match and immediate vesting.
Generous paid time off including 20 days of planned PTO, 40 hours of unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually.
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders, alongside other specialized paid leaves.

About the Company

Scout Motors carries forward the heritage of an iconic American vehicle brand dating back to 1960, electrifying and digitizing rugged SUVs and trucks with modern innovation. The company empowers talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate, respecting both the past and the future while building products from the ground up.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Scout Motors careers page to submit an application and drive the future of transportation.

Skills and tech stack

PythonPyTorchTensorFlowSQLAWSAzureKubernetesDockerLLMLangChainRAGMLOpsTerraform

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Lead, AI Engineering role?

The role is based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, or in Fremont, California, with a requirement to be in the office four days per week.

What is the salary range for this position in California?

The initial base salary range for California, Washington, and New York is $209,000 to $253,000 per year, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 8 or more years of hands-on experience in AI/ML engineering, machine learning platforms, data engineering, or AI infrastructure within enterprise environments.

What leadership experience is necessary?

Applicants must have at least 3 years of experience leading or mentoring AI engineering, machine learning engineering, or platform engineering teams.

What technical skills and frameworks are expected?

Required technical competencies include proficiency in Python, SQL, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and cloud services on AWS or Azure.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Scout Motors careers page.

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