Hollister is looking to shape the future through digital, data, and AI by developing and delivering innovative AI solutions that align with enterprise goals, generate enterprise insights, enhance productivity, and accelerate innovation across its global operations.
Requirements
- 8 years of experience delivering production-ready AI/ML applications, with demonstrated leadership in cross-functional project environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Python and ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow), with expertise in building and optimizing AI models.
- Deep experience with Azure AI/ML tools, including Azure ML, Azure OpenAI, and Azure DevOps; familiarity with other hyperscaler platforms is a plus.
- Proven ability to design and implement intelligent agents using frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or similar.
- Expertise in building ML pipelines, integrating APIs, and working with vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
- Strong understanding of MLOps, containerization (Docker), and CI/CD practices in cloud environments.
- Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance in AI implementations, including GDPR and HIPAA.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI/ML and Agentic AI solutions that align with enterprise strategy and deliver measurable business impact.
- Architect and operationalize advanced AI models—including LLMs, SLMs, multi-modal models, and traditional ML—using Python and cloud-native platforms such as Azure AI.
- Build and integrate intelligent agents using frameworks like LangChain and Semantic Kernel into enterprise platforms, driving automation and insight generation.
- Apply MLOps best practices to ensure robust, secure, and compliant deployment pipelines using Azure Machine Learning and Azure DevOps.
- Evaluate and implement emerging GenAI tools and frameworks, fostering innovation and continuous improvement in Hollister’s AI capabilities.
- Ensure AI systems adhere to privacy, security, and regulatory standards including PHI, PII, GDPR, and HIPAA.
- Collaborate with global teams and enterprise systems (e.g., Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SAP Datasphere) to integrate AI solutions that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
Other
- Successful candidates will be required to work 3 days a week from our Hollister office in Libertyville, IL (USA), ensuring consistent collaboration and team engagement.
- Guide cross-functional teams through complex AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility.
- Serve as a technical advisor to business stakeholders, translating strategic goals into actionable AI solutions and roadmaps.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of AI governance, standards, and best practices across the organization.
- Experience leading complex AI/ML initiatives across multiple functions, with a proven ability to guide teams, influence strategy, and deliver enterprise-scale solutions
