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Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

**SALARY:** $157,440 - $216,480, bonus and long-term incentive eligible

COMPANY:

Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are seeking a visionary Staff Machine Learning Engineer to architect, lead, and scale next-generation machine learning systems with a focus on graph neural networks (GNNs), generative AI, and advanced optimization for commercial, logistics, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in both the science and engineering of modern AI, with a proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining critical infrastructure and applications that transform business outcomes at scale. This role is pivotal in shaping Anheuser-Busch InBev’s global technology strategy, driving innovation across commercial investment, logistics, brewing, and personalization domains.

Anheuser-Busch InBev is the world’s leading beer company, uniting US and Global tech organizations to automate and optimize commercial planning, logistics, and execution. We are prioritizing engineering and scientific excellence to build a more tech-forward future. This role is a cornerstone of our global tech org, filling a critical gap in advanced machine learning leadership—especially in areas where traditional approaches have reached their limits and new paradigms such as graph neural networks and generative AI are required.

You will lead the design and implementation of foundational AI infrastructure and applications, upskill and mentor teams, and directly impact the company’s ability to optimize investments, logistics, brewing operations, and customer personalization at a global scale.

JOB RESPONSIBIL** **I** **TIES:

+ **Architect and Lead Advanced ML Systems:** Design, build, and maintain scalable, production-grade machine learning infrastructure, with a focus on graph neural networks, generative AI, and custom optimization algorithms.

+ **Drive Innovation in Commercial Optimization:** Lead the development of advanced models for investment optimization, including cannibalization detection and revenue lift estimation, leveraging graphical and causal inference techniques.

+ **Logistics and Operations Optimization:** Modernize and optimizelogistics, routing, and forecasting systems using GNNs and state-of-the-art ML frameworks (e.g., DGL, PyTorch Geometric).

+ **Brewing Process Optimization:** Pioneer the use of AI and graph-based models to optimize brewing operations, including hydraulic flow and process digitization.

+ **Commercial Optimization** : Demonstrated ability to optimize commercial investment decisions by recommending high ROI investment opportunities vs cutting low impact ones, as measured via custom hierarchical regression modeling. Preferablydemonstrated history of helping scale these systems so we can take it globally and computationally scale so we can add compute such as cannibalization connections while managing compute.

+ **Personalization and Recommendation Systems:** Lead the transformation of sales and marketing personalization engines, applying advanced ML and recommendation system techniques tailored to the beverage industry.

+ **Mentorship & Technical Leadership:** Mentor and upskill data scientists, ML engineers, and backend developers, fostering a culture of scientific rigor, code quality, and innovation.

+ **Collaborate Across Functions:** Work closely with commercial, logistics, and IT stakeholders to translate business problems into actionable AI solutions.

+ **Advance the State of the Art:** Contribute to the broader AI/ML community through research, open-source contributions, and thought leadership.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Minimum of 10 years of experience in machine learning, data science, or AI engineering, with demonstrated impact at scale in both industry and/or academia.

+ Proven track record of architecting and deploying large-scale ML systems in commercial, logistics, or operational domains.

+ Deep proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), with strong software engineering fundamentals (C++, distributed systems).

+ Experience leading teams, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-functional initiatives.

+ Demonstrated ability to bridge research and production, delivering measurable business impact.

+ Knowledge of cloud platforms, CI/CD, and scalable data infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Published research or open-source contributions in graph neural networks, generative AI, or large-scale ML systems.

+ Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire technical and non-technical stakeholders

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS:

+ Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts

+ Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection

+ Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies

+ 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution

+ Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners

+ Free Beer!

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:

Anheuser-Busch is here for the times that matter. The moments where we celebrate, defy challenges, dream of the brighter future we are building today– and all the moments in between. We are a company that brings people together for richer conversations, sweeter celebrations and stronger communities.

As the leading global brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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