Sr Agentic AI Engineer

About PepsiCo PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.

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pepsico.com

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Services

Purchase, New York

Public Company

10.5M LinkedIn followers

Raised $4B

• Prototyping, iterating, and taking to production domain-specific AI agents that can communicate and work with other AI agents, performing tasks such as information gathering, insight generation, and intelligent actions.
• Writing and optimizing code for high-performance AI models.
• Develop an actionable Generative AI roadmap and drive solution development using Gen-AI and Agentic AI capabilities
• Collaborate with transformation teams and business stakeholders to understand requirements and tailor AI agents to specific domains.
• Work closely with AI platform teams to build scalable and cross-domain AI agents while ensuring end-to-end observability.
• Lead AI projects, demonstrating hands-on experience in code development and software engineering.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize AI agents on cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies and integrate these into existing or new AI agents.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation to ensure the reliability and accuracy of AI agents and solutions.
• Decision-Making Autonomy Moderate – Significant autonomy in the technical aspects of AI model development and implementation, working under the strategic direction provided by the Senior AI Solutions Manager.
• Supervision Required Moderate – Operates with general guidance from the Senior AI Solutions Manager, with regular updates for alignment and support.
• Complexity of Role High – The role requires managing complex AI/ML projects, working with large datasets, and ensuring successful integration with existing systems while maintaining scalability.
• Cross-Functional Interactions Yes – Regular interaction with Data Science, Engineering, IT, digital products and business stakeholders to ensure effective AI solution deployment.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in leading AI projects with hands-on experience in code development and software engineering.
• 8+ years of total experience in software development, machine learning, data science or AI.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience and working knowledge with Agentic AI frameworks (e.g., Langchain, CrewAi, MCP, A2A) and deployment of AI solutions on cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Strong understanding and experience in designing AI agents and integrating advancements in AI/ML technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Deep understanding of new technologies, GenAI algorithms and Agentic tools.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to translate business challenges into technical solutions.
• Effective at working within cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and new technologies.
• Capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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• The expected compensation range for this position is between $106,400 - $178,100.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.