Senior AI Engineer

Company Description

114 race victories in Formula 1, nine times Formula 1 Constructors’ Champion, seven times Formula 1 World Drivers Champions and the only team to have won in F1, 24h Le Mans and British Touring Cars. A proven track record that sets Williams Racing apart from the competition. Our unique character, combined with a deep passion for racing and future-oriented thinking, has created the very essence of our company.

Our mission is to win races and, in doing so, establish an authentic racing and lifestyle brand. Pure efficiency and the determination to win are key components of our company’s DNA and its overriding purpose. And it’s not only about being victorious on the racetrack. It is the essential mindset to remain competitive and to achieve success in everything we do.

It follows therefore that Williams' world class people are its most important asset. Our team operates at a high standard to ensure success.

Our commitment to support the next generation of innovators and winners, gives us the opportunity to be ready for every challenge we face. Together we are successful. Together we win. We are Williams.

Job Description

As a Senior AI Engineer, you'll be critical to the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI and machine learning models that drive performance improvements and operational efficiency within our Technical team. With an emphasis on AI model development, optimization algorithms, and scalable pipelines, the Senior AI Engineer will work across teams to implement high-impact AI solutions. This role requires significant experience in developing, training, and operationalizing complex AI models, as well as mentoring junior engineers and driving technical excellence.

You will collaborate on specific projects across various departments (e.g., Aero Development, Vehicle Dynamics and Performance, Operations and other functions).

Key Objectives:

• Lead the execution of AI models, algorithms, and pipelines, ensuring their successful deployment across vehicle performance, race strategy optimization, and operational decision-making.
• Design, develop, and train cutting-edge AI models, including deep learning and reinforcement learning models, to deliver advanced performance insights.
• Ensure robust and scalable machine learning pipelines for real-time simulation, data fusion, and optimization of vehicle dynamics.
• Oversee the implementation of AI-driven anomaly detection and predictive analytics models to enhance vehicle performance and operational efficiencies.
• Mentor and guide junior AI engineers, promoting technical excellence and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Drive the exploration and adoption of new AI technologies and techniques (e.g., transformers, LLMs), ensuring the team stays at the forefront of the latest developments.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Extensive experience in developing and deploying complex AI and machine learning models, including deep learning and reinforcement learning approaches.
• Strong knowledge of AI and data technologies, with expertise in Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and C++ as a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in developing scalable AI pipelines and integrating models into real-time systems.
• Experience with LLMs, model interpretability, and explainable AI techniques.
• Proven track record of managing and executing multiple high-impact AI projects, balancing delivery speed with quality.
• ​​​​​​​Ability to communicate complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Information

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Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.