Software Developer - AI & Industrial Automation

As a Software Developer at Emerson, you will play a crucial role in translating the company's digital transformation goals into executable and scalable agent development activities. Your responsibilities will include: - Helping implement AI agents within the Ovation Intelligence ecosystem and working on AI-enabled applications and agent-based solutions. - Collaborating with a team of AI engineers, software developers, and domain Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop AI agents. - Actively participating in the design and implementation of the Agent Builder platform used to create custom user agents for diagnostics, automation, engineering workflows, and operational support. - Ensuring the quality of the agents to significantly improve operator awareness, reduce troubleshooting time, enhance engineering productivity, and enable predictive maintenance workflows. - Working closely with various teams such as Engineering, Architecture, User Experience (UX), Quality Assurance (QA), and domain SMEs to define agent use cases and deployment strategies. - Collaborating with Cybersecurity teams to enforce Emerson's rigorous security standards for AI-driven solutions. - Aligning with infrastructure and platform teams to meet compute, GPU usage, and performance requirements. To excel in this role, you should have: - A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, AI/ML, or related fields. - 15 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML model development, deployment, and optimization, with a proven track record of driving innovation and efficiency in real-world applications. - Experience with large language models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agent architectures, and industrial AI applications. - Understanding of distributed systems, cloud/on-prem architectures, APIs, and enterprise software development practices. - Knowledge of software development processes, including defining requirements, testing, validation, and deployment. Preferred qualifications that can set you apart include: - Strong expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI, including LLMs, Agentic AI, and their applications. Proficiency in C#, Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch is essential, along with hands-on experience deploying AI in real-world, industrial environments. - Prior experience with Emerson Ovation, industrial control systems (DCS/SCADA), or power plant operations. - Knowledge of operational technology (OT) networks, cybersecurity principles, and safety-critical system constraints. - Experience deploying AI solutions in regulated or mission-critical environments. - Familiarity with ML Ops, prompt engineering, and AI reliability frameworks. At Emerson, you will be part of a culture that values and empowers every employee for growth and innovation. The company provides a supportive environment that encourages collaboration, diverse perspectives, and ongoing career development. Flexible and competitive benefits plans are offered to meet physical, mental, financial, and social needs. From medical insurance plans to paid parental leave and employee resource groups, Emerson ensures the wellbeing and success of its employees. Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, committed to helping customers in critical industries operate more sustainably and efficiently. The company offers equitable opportunities, celebrates diversity, and encourages employees to make a meaningful impact across various countries and industries. Join Emerson to be part of a team that drives innovation and positive change. For any accessibility assistance or accommodation needs, please contact idisability.administrator@emerson.com. Emerson does not entertain calls or agencies for this position. As a Software Developer at Emerson, you will play a crucial role in translating the company's digital transformation goals into executable and scalable agent development activities. Your responsibilities will include: - Helping implement AI agents within the Ovation Intelligence ecosystem and working on AI-enabled applications and agent-based solutions. - Collaborating with a team of AI engineers, software developers, and domain Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop AI agents. - Actively participating in the design and implementation of the Agent Builder platform used to create custom user agents for diagnostics, automation, engineering workflows, and operational support. - Ensuring the quality of the agents to significantly improve operator awareness, reduce troubleshooting time, enhance engineering productivity, and enable predictive maintenance workflows. - Working closely with various teams such as Engineering, Architecture, User Experience (UX), Quality Assurance (QA), and domain SMEs to define agent use cases and deployment strategies. - Collaborating with Cybersecurity teams to enforce Emerson's rigorous security standards for AI-driven solutions. - Aligning with infrastructure and platform teams