Lead Software AI Engineer

Job-:
Engineering

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
As a Lead Software AI Engineer here at Honeywell, you will lead project teams of software engineers to design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge software solutions. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, ensuring project success, and contributing to the overall growth of the software engineering team. Elevate your career at Honeywell as a Lead Software AI Engineer, driving innovation on global projects.

Join a collaborative culture and let’s shape the future of technology together!

You will report directly to our Director of Engineering, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.

Hybrid Work Schedule

Note:

For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite  this role, you will lead the strategic vision and roadmap while driving performance, reliability, and quality across our software products to support scalable business growth.

Qualifications YOU MUST HAVE Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
6+ years of production AI/ML experience designing, deploying, and operating production‑grade systems with ownership of model lifecycle, reliability, and performance in real‑world environments.
6+ years Mastery of ML, deep learning, LLMs, generative AI, and RAG with the ability to evaluate, select, and operationalize state‑of‑the‑art techniques for industrial use cases.
6+ years Strong Python proficiency with hands‑on experience building distributed systems, APIs, microservices, and scalable data/ML pipelines.
6+ years Cloud‑native deployment experience using Azure or AWS, including Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD workflows tailored for ML/LLM systems.

Ability to influence architecture decisions, define reference patterns, and ensure AI systems meet standards for scalability, cybersecurity, and long‑term maintainability.
6+ years Cross‑functional leadership experience collaborating with engineering, data science, product, and field teams to translate business needs into actionable AI/ML solutions.

WE VALUE Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, demonstrating strong foundational depth in intelligent systems.

Experience with industrial automation, control systems, or OT networking.

Knowledge of Honeywell Control Transformers, Network/FTE architectures, or similar industrial product lines.

Hands‑on work with multi‑agent systems, autonomous agents, or edge AI, including orchestrating distributed intelligence across constrained or mission‑critical environments.

Experience with AI safety, governance, and explainability, ensuring models meet enterprise standards for transparency, robustness, and responsible deployment.

Publications, patents, or open‑source contributions in AI/ML that demonstrate thought leadership, innovation, and engagement with the broader technical community.

U.S. PERSON REQIUREMENTDue to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts,…