Sr. Gen AI Research Engineer

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking strategy for Gen AI, focusing on emerging technologies and innovative solutions.

• Lay out comprehensive roadmaps for Gen AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and technological advancements.

• Lead the creation of cutting-edge prototypes to explore new algorithms, techniques, and open-source technologies.

• Architect and optimize large-scale backend systems, prioritizing performance, scalability, and low latency.

• Design and implement advanced algorithms, particularly in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and Agentic workflows.

• Ensure high standards of code quality, performing code reviews and refactoring to enhance modularity and maintainability.

• Work closely with Product Managers, Solution Architects, and engineering teams and help them to translate prototypes into scalable solutions. Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation.

• Collaborate with architects to secure design approvals and ensure cohesive system architecture.

• Create compelling demos to showcase new features and innovations to stakeholders and potential customers.

• Continuously monitor and review the latest research papers and publications in the field of Generative AI to integrate cutting-edge techniques into projects.

• Advocate for and implement ethical AI practices, ensuring that AI solutions are fair, transparent, and unbiased.

• Engage with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts, to drive interdisciplinary projects and innovations.

• Establish robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the performance of AI models in production, ensuring they meet the desired accuracy and efficiency standards.

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About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our technical roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Proficiency in GPT for NLP, AI, ML algorithms for predictive analytics, cloud-to-cloud integrations, and GraphQL.

• Experience with Generative AI technologies, including RAG systems, Agentic workflows, or open-source frameworks such as LangChain and LlamaIndex (Plus)

• Strong skills in AWS, Azure, GCP, and designing scalable AI architectures.

• Proven experience in building and optimizing large-scale GenAI systems with a focus on cutting edge innovation along with performance and scalability.

• Comprehensive knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies such as Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT) for natural language processing (NPL), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) algorithms for predictive analytics, seamless cloud-to-cloud integrations for scalable infrastructure, and GraphQL for efficient data queries and APIs.

• Track record of developing and launching large scale deep learning solutions to solve real-world problems.

• Possesses extensive expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Transformer models, and Generative AI, coupled with a strong enthusiasm for exploring the latest advancements in these fields. Also well-versed in related technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks, with a keen interest in staying updated on cutting-edge innovations in AI.

• Contributed to the broader technical community through tech talks, publications, open source projects, or other ways

• Must have led teams of engineers to deliver autonomously on large multi-functionally driven projects

• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong software/application/analytical and problem-solving skills and passion for exploration and related product development.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and open to working in agile environments with multiple stakeholders.

• Professional attitude and service orientation; Innovative mindset and team player.

• Strong work ethic; ability to work at an abstract level and gain consensus.

• Ability to build a sense of trust and rapport to create a comfortable and effective workplace.

• Strong desire to learn and grow, while building the best-in-class Generative AI Applications

• Experienced at Cross Team Communication: Strong flair for effective communication and collaboration - you know when to push on and when to step back.

• Push the bar on engineering standard processes and help leaders build a strong engineering culture

• Passionate about helping teams grow by inspiring and mentoring engineers.

• Have a proven track record working across an organization in a matrix Org not just across teams.

• Bachelors or equivalent in Computer Science or related field AND 7-years full-time Software Engineering work experience, which includes 4-years total technical software engineering experience. Knowledge of NLP, LLMs, Gen AI models

• Certifications in Azure Cloud (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus

• Hands-on experience with Python and/or Node.js preferable

• Experience with Azure DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website .

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

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