
Entity:
Production & Operations
Job Family Group:
IT&S Group
Role Synopsis
bpx energy is building an enterprise AI capability that can scale safely and deliver real operational value. We are seeking a AI/ML Engineering and Architecture Manager to own how AI is engineered, deployed,operated, and governed across the company.This is a deeply technical AI engineering leadership role, not a traditional software or application engineering position. Successrequireshands‑onexperience operating production AI/ML systems at scale, includingModelOpsMLOps, platform engineering, and runtime reliability.
For 2026, the role will lead centralized AI/ML engineering with federated intake and enablement,establishingthe standards, platforms, and “paved roads”requiredto move fast without creating risk. As these foundations mature, the role will define and enable a clear pathway tofederatedAI/ML engineering for domain teams (targeted for 2027, based on readiness).
This role shapes AI capabilities that supportenterprise‑criticaloperations,system‑leveldecisioning, and scalable automation across bpx energy, where engineering rigor and operational reliability have material business impact. “Federated” refers to the architectural and operating model design, enabling future distributed delivery once enterprise standards and governance are in place; engineering executionremainscentralized in 2026.
WhatYou’llDo
Define and own bpx's enterprise AI/ML engineering architecture, standards, and operating model
Operate and evolve modern AI/ML platforms (e.g., Databricks or equivalent) forproduction‑gradeuse
OwnModelOpsMLOps, including deployment automation, monitoring, drift detection, evaluation, and lifecycle management
Create the paved road for AI delivery: reusable patterns, approved integrations, tiered access controls, and observable operations
Embed security, governance, and audit-ability directly into engineering workflows
Enable domain teams through federated intake and enablement, while preventing uncontrolled “wild west” development
Partner closely with data, BI, security, and architecture leaders to enforce clear platform roles and interoperability standards
Build and lead a small,high‑impactplatform and enablement team
Own enterprise AI/ML platform engineering and technical enablement, includingDatabricks as the primary AI/ML engineering platform, and technical oversight of Palantir’s integration with AI/ML services to ensure fit‑for‑purposeexecution, platform discipline, and adherence to enterprise standards.
Palantir value delivery, workflow ownership, and ontology ownershipremainoutside this role;this role owns the technical patterns, AI integration standards, and guardrails that determinehow and when Palantir consumes AI outputs.
What This Role Is Not
Not a traditional software engineering or application platform leadership role
Not focused on building individual AI use cases or owning business value delivery
Not a “hands‑off” architecture governance position
Required Qualifications
5 years ofdemonstratedexperience operating production AI/ML systems in large or sophisticated environments
Prior, multi-yearownership ofModelOpsMLOps, including deployment, monitoring, evaluation, retraining, and retirement
5yearshands‑onexperience with modern AI/ML platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir or equivalent), beyond experimentation
Proven track record to design andoperateAI engineering systems that differ materially from traditionalapplicationor data platforms
Strong fundamentals in security, controls, and operational reliability (IAM/RBAC, audit logging, incident management)
Candidates whose experience is limited to traditional software engineering, application platforms, or data engineering—without direct responsibility for AI/ML operations at scale—will not be considered.
Why This Role Matters
This roleestablishesthe engineering system that makes enterprise AI possible — enabling speed with guardrails, reducing duplication and risk, and ensuring bpx energy can scale AI responsibly over time.
We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401K matching program. How much do we pay (Base)? $190,000- $240,000
*Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
Travel Requirement
Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation may be negotiable for this role
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Commercial Acumen, Communication, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Data domain knowledge, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Sourcing, Data strategy and governance, Data Structures and Algorithms (Inactive), Data visualization and interpretation, Digital Security, Extract, transform and load, Group Problem Solving
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