Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer

Location:

Santa Clara, California, United States

Job ID:

R0081524

Date Posted:

2025-03-05

Company Name:

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Engineer

Company: Hitachi America, Inc.

Division: (ITG) Information Technology Group

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Status: Regular Full Time

The Company

Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” - supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled AI/ML Engineer with a strong background in developing industrial AI products and software solutions. In this role, you will leverage your deep understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning to design, develop, and deploy robust algorithms tailored for industrial applications. Your work will be instrumental in transforming customer insights into actionable AI solutions that enhance product functionality, efficiency, and user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Industrial AI Products: Design and implement scalable AI models and software tools to address complex industrial challenges.

• Customer Insights Integration: Collaborate with product and research teams to gather and analyze customer feedback, transforming insights into innovative AI-driven features.

• Software Engineering: Build and maintain high-quality, production-level code, ensuring that AI models integrate seamlessly with existing industrial systems.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams including product management, R&D, and operations to align AI initiatives with business objectives.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and ML technologies, applying best practices to improve product performance and operational efficiency

Skills and Qualifications:

We’re looking for a team player, who is motivated by delivering great work and the Hitachi vision. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and background:

• Ph.D. / Masters/ bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures

• Proficiency in machine learning and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras. Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++

• Knowledge of data preprocessing techniques and tools 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Project experience in machine learning or related fields

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

• Understanding of software development best practices, including version control and agile methodologies

EOE Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

For California only (as required by California’s Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): The expected salary for this position in our California office is $125 – 140 K. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act

Our Values

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.  We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.