Head of AI Agents (m/f/d) - with salary details

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

Are you ready to pioneer AI solutions that solve the industry's most complex challenges? The Head of AI Agents leads Covestro's efforts in deploying AI agents for every task, with a focus on developing agents to broaden the capabilities of CoVA (Covestro Virtual Assistant). This role combines technical expertise with team leadership to drive innovation in AI-based employee interactions and ensure global standards for AI agents across Covestro.

In addition to our diverse benefits, you can expect an attractive starting salary between €108.600,00/year and €135.700,00/year plus a variable component for a full-time position. The starting salary is based on your qualifications and professional experience.

With great motivation and full commitment, you will take on the following tasks in detail:

• As our Head of AI Agents, you will spearhead the development and implementation of AI agents using cutting-edge frameworks like Microsoft AutoGen, LangChain, CrewAI, and Swarm. Your focus will be on autonomizing various business and production processes throughout Covestro

• In this role, you will develop and execute a comprehensive strategic roadmap for AI agent deployment across the organization, ensuring alignment with our business goals and contributing to additional EBITDA growth

• Working in close collaboration with the Head of GenAI Engineering, you will leverage our existing agentic platform and infrastructure to build sophisticated AI agents. You will also lead and inspire a team of six AI specialists, cultivating an environment that promotes innovation, continuous learning, and excellence in AI agent development

• Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining Covestro's position at the forefront of agentic AI. This includes continuously evaluating and incorporating new frameworks and methodologies to enhance our AI capabilities. You will establish comprehensive best practices, guidelines, and standards for AI agent development, ensuring consistency, scalability, and ethical considerations across all projects

• Additionally, you will build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, AI research laboratories, and technology vendors to ensure Covestro remains at the cutting edge of AI agent technologies

The following points characterize you:

• University degree (Master or preferably PhD) in artificial intelligence, computer science, machine learning or a related discipline

• Over five years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 2 years focused of hands-on experience in developing and implementing AI agents or similar autonomous systems

• Proven expertise in agentic frameworks such as Microsoft AutoGen, LangChain, CrewAI, and Swarm. Experience with other relevant frameworks is a plus

• Experience leading and mentoring teams of AI specialists and collaborating with cross-functional teams

• Strong business acumen and the ability to align AI agent initiatives with overall business strategy and EBITDA targets

• Exceptional project management skills in agile and SCRUM methods

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

For any preliminary inquiries, please contact Marek Sierant at marek.sierant@covestro.com.

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Perfection? Not required!

The requirements are not met 100%, but you are still interested in the position? Are you curious, courageous and colorful as we are? No problem!

We'll tackle this together - as a team! With proper onboarding and tailored development opportunities.

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Anyone who wants to contribute to a better world with Covestro can also expect a lot.

We want you to feel at home at Covestro. To feel you’re treated fairly and transparently. That means financial security, a healthy work-life balance and generous benefits.

Specifically, it means for us: flexible working hours, the compatibility of family and work, active health promotion and the ability to convert part of your salary into long-term or retirement savings. And that's not all.

Sounds exciting? Find out more about Covestro and our benefits here: 

https://www.career.covestro.de/de/about-covestro/covestro-as-an-employer/employee-benefits  

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