AI Engineer

Inside the Role

Daimler Truck Financial Services is seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer with strong hands-on experience in the AI Foundry platform to design, develop, and support enterprise AI, data and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in building scalable data pipelines, developing interactive dashboards, and managing Foundry platform operations and integrations.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 15 calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.  

What You Drive at DTFS

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and analytical applications using AI Foundry components including Ontology, Workshop, Slate, and Contour.
• Build and optimize data pipelines, transformations, and data models to support enterprise analytics and operational use cases.
• Create and manage Ontology objects, relationships, actions, and operational workflows.
• Build user-friendly applications and dashboards using Workshop and Slate for business stakeholders.
• Configure and maintain Contour-based reporting and analytical views.
• Manage user access, permissions, and security roles within Foundry environments.
• Perform Foundry branching activities and support code migration using Marketplace and deployment workflows.
• Configure and maintain data connections, syncs, and external system integrations.
• Monitor pipeline performance, troubleshoot failures, and optimize data processing jobs.
• Collaborate with business users, data engineers, architects, and product owners to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Support CI/CD processes, testing, release management, and platform governance best practices.
• Provide production support and ongoing enhancements for Palantir applications and data products.

 Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in BI, data engineering, or enterprise AI platform support or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, and data engineering concepts.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise governance and data security standards.

Exceptional Candidates May Have

• Strong hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry.
• Exposure to AI/ML workflows, Ontology within Foundry.
• Experience integrating enterprise systems and APIs with Foundry.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- 

Charlotte, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: 

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between.

To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck Financial Services is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935