Principal AIML Engineer (Cybersecurity & AIOps)

The Principal Engineer AIOps role at EPEO requires 12 years of experience in AI/ML and software engineering with strong skills in Python SQL and cloud platforms. This position focuses on designing and deploying advanced AI/ML solutions for Security (Cyber & Identity Management) network analytics enterprise risk detection and thus strengthening the security posture across Ford skill teams such as ET Credit Ford Pro AV EV Industrial systems Ford PDOs etc.

As a Principal AI Engineer you will serve as a strategic technical leader responsible for the vision architecture and execution of AI/ML initiatives across the enterprise. You will bridge the gap between complex data science and mission-critical security operations designing intelligent systems that detect risks optimize network performance and automate threat response. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a blend of hands-on engineering excellence architectural oversight and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

• Lead the design development and deployment of advanced AI/ML solutions focused on cybersecurity network analytics and enterprise risk detection.

• Build and operationalize machine learning models including anomaly detection predictive analytics and classification systems for security and network use cases.

• Drive the implementation of Generative AIand Agentic AIsolutions to enhance automation threat intelligence and decision-making workflows.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity network engineering and IAM teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven optimization and risk mitigation.

• Architect end-to-end ML pipelines ensuring scalability reliability and integration with enterprise systems.

• Work hands-on with dataingestion preprocessing feature engineering and model tuningto deliver production-grade solutions.

• Translate complex technical outcomes into business insights using dashboards and visualizations (e.g. Power BI) for stakeholders and leadership.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Data Science Engineering or related field

• 12 years of experience in software engineering data science or AI/ML solution delivery

• Proven experience in designing building and deploying scalable AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments

• Strong programming skills in Pythonand proficiency in SQL

• Hands-on experience in machine learning model development evaluation and deployment

• Working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts network architectures and Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI(or equivalent)

• Familiarity with Agile tools such as JIRA

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure AWS or GCP) and MLOps practices

• Strong problem-solving stakeholder management and communication skills

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $132800-$250800.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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