Senior AI engineer

WELCOME TO SITA

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job?

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

About The Role & Team

The Data Intelligence team develops and deploys data-driven and AI-powered solutions to optimize operations in the aviation industry, with a specific focus on reducing the sector's CO2 emissions. For example, SITA Opticlimb helps to save fuel for each climb by computing optimal climb speeds considering number of factors like air density, weight ...

We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven systems and products. The successful candidate will have a deep expertise in machine learning, along with experience building and maintaining production-grade AI systems. This role combines the expertise of a senior software engineer in system architecture and scalable application development with the capabilities of an AI engineer who can apply data science techniques to understand complex datasets and problem domains, and use that insight to design, train, and deploy machine learning models for production environments. While we require at least 4 years of experience for this role, we are open to considering candidates with less experience who demonstrate the ability to handle this level of responsibility during the interview process.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI and machine learning solutions for production environments
• Lead the technical architecture and implementation of new features, AI models, or pipelines
• Work closely with the Flight Operations Expert for AI Products to ensure that the products are optimized for aerial operations and meet necessary safety and operational requirements
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI models, including data processing, training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring
• Ensure code quality, performance, and reliability through best practices in testing, documentation, and continuous integration
• Manage and mentor the Junior AI Engineer in the development of new products and the maintenance of existing ones
• Occasionally contribute your expertise to the development of other products

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 4 years of experience in AI product development with Python
• Strong expertise in machine learning, and data-driven system design
• Knowledge of or an interest in the aerial industry
• Strong problem-solving, system design, and technical leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience working with time series data
• Passion for climate & sustainability projects
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)

⏰ Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

🌎 Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

🌿 Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

🚀 Professional Development: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative, and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling, Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership, Stanford for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.

🙌 Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.