Summary:
As an Innovation Engineer at Ashley Furniture, you will collaborate with technical teams to identify and implement opportunities to apply AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to drive business impact. In this role, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of AI/ML projects including researching solutions, developing models, supporting prototyping, and assisting with deployment. This position requires hands-on experience building, testing, and deploying AI/ML solutions using languages like Python. Knowledge of AI applications for business and enthusiasm for the field are must-haves. You will play an integral part in our mission to infuse AI across Ashley Furniture.
Primary Job Functions:
- Support development and implementation of AI solutions for business impact
- Collaborate with technical teams like data scientists and engineers to identify opportunities for AI
- Develop algorithms and models to derive insights from data
- Implement machine learning models using Python, R, and other programming languages
- Support prototyping and proof-of-concepts to test AI solutions
- Stay current on advancements in AI/ML and potential applications
- Receive mentoring from senior engineers to enhance skills and work quality
- Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
Experience: At least 7 years of experience in developing technology solutions, integrating, or creating AI and machine learning models.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with other languages like R, Java
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, etc.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- programming languages.
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Maintain confidentiality
- Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
- Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
- Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect
- Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers
- Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries
If you feel you have the necessary skill sets and are passionate about the job, please send your profile to