Data Engineer/AI Solution Engineer

Gore Performance Solutions (GPS) Applied Research (AR) is building a data and AI foundation to make Gore materials and characterization information searchable, reusable, and prepared for predictive analytics. In this role, you will own end-to-end technical delivery across the data platform, cloud infrastructure, secure access, APIs, and AI/ML-enabled workflows that support faster, higher-quality NPD decisions.

Based in Elkton, MD 21922 with a hybrid work arrangement, this position supports a scalable platform that translates complex materials science and regulatory or quality requirements into structured system logic.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain PostgreSQL database architecture, including permissions, views, optimized query rules, and fine-grained access control.
• Develop standardized Python libraries and automated data-ingestion pipelines to capture materials, characterization, and fitness-for-use (FFU) testing data at scale.
• Build and maintain REST APIs and user-friendly access tools, including web applications, to make data, models, and AI-enabled tools available to scientists and engineers.
• Own platform cloud architecture and deployment on Microsoft Azure, including Azure Container Apps and Azure Static Web Apps, with monitoring, scaling, and production configuration.
• Architect and build responsive frontend applications using Angular or React for intuitive researcher access to data and analytical tools.
• Implement authentication and authorization using Microsoft Entra ID (App Registrations, tokens, and Entra Groups), extending RBAC to the database level.
• Partner with GPS IT to integrate security groups, pipelines, APIs, and applications into enterprise infrastructure with appropriate security, access controls, and long-term support.
• Set up automated CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code to support reliable, repeatable deployments.
• Design and implement AI/ML-enabled workflows, including predictive analytics, process-structure-property models, and LLM-assisted tools for NPD decision support.
• Translate complex materials science, characterization, and regulatory/quality requirements into structured data models, workflows, and system logic.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with AR scientists and engineers, the Innovation team, and GPS IT to identify opportunities, define requirements, and deliver scalable solutions.
• Document platform architecture and solutions, and establish reusable frameworks and standards to extend capability beyond the initial data family.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience in database architecture and design with strong PostgreSQL skills (permissions, views, optimized query rules, and access control).
• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience developing AI/ML models or workflow-based automation/decision-support solutions.
• Software development experience in Python (or another general-purpose object-oriented language such as C++ or Java) and proficiency with Git.
• Experience building responsive, multi-page web applications with Angular or React.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including App Registrations, tokens, and Entra Groups for RBAC.
• Experience developing and maintaining REST APIs, with comfort working with asynchronous execution states and data flows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate independently in ambiguous, cross-functional environments, influencing without direct authority.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Technologies

• PostgreSQL
• Python
• REST APIs
• Microsoft Azure, Azure Container Apps, Azure Static Web Apps
• Angular, React
• Microsoft Entra ID, App Registrations, Entra Groups, RBAC
• CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
• LLM-assisted tools
• Git
• C++, Java

Pay and Benefits

• $110,000 - $153,000 per year
• Roles above $150k are eligible for a variable pay program each fiscal year based on defined business performance metrics.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment
• Comprehensive total rewards package (including competitive benefits)
• Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country
• Potential opportunities for profit-sharing

Additional Notes

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility depends on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.