R&D Engineer, Generative AI

• Innovate and implement cutting-edge Generative AI solutions for novel use cases in operations and products.
• Collaborate with R&D leadership and engineering teams to design and execute R&D projects, including prototypes and proofs of concept.
• Stay current with trends and emerging technologies, applying insights to real-world challenges with reliable approaches.
• Critically evaluate technology options.
• Assess and communicate system implications (cost, performance) and propose solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, or engineering.
• 2+ years of programming experience (Python, JavaScript, C#).
• Proficiency in Generative AI, including hands-on experience with models, prompt engineering, RAG, and vector databases in platforms like Azure or AWS.
• Strong software development skills and familiarity with commercial/open-source cloud technologies.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong presentation skills for engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for data-driven intelligent systems.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of driving projects independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related fields.
• Experience in tech/product-driven environments or startups.
• Expertise in rapid prototyping, cloud/edge technologies, and IoT.

About the Company

At Johnson Controls, they are crafting the future to build a world that is safe, comfortable, and balanced. Their distributed team builds innovative, coordinated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent, and vehicles more efficient. They are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works, and plays. The future requires bold ideas, an ambitious mindset, and teamwork across boundaries. They believe that diversity and inclusion matter and make a difference. By embracing the true value of diversity and inclusion, getting comfortable with having crucial conversations, and valuing different perspectives, they will be one of the most desirable places to work.

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technologies just as they are? Join Johnson Controls as an R&D Engineer, Generative AI, and drive new technologies within the company. This position requires a broad set of skills and experience with the discovery, development, application, and testing of Generative AI technologies.

In this role, you will work on innovative projects that leverage AI/GenAI, data science, and cloud computing to create intelligent systems and operational efficiencies as well as enable data-driven decision-making.

At Johnson Controls, they are developing the next generation of smart and connected solutions for buildings. With their range of systems and digital solutions, they make buildings smarter, safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and ultimately more sustainable.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled R&D Engineer with experience in Generative AI to join their dynamic and innovative team.