AI Research Engineer - Enterprise Automation at NIO USA, INC (San Jose, CA)AI Research Engineer - Enterprise Automation

NIO Inc. is a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO aspires to shape a sustainable and brighter future with the mission of “Blue Sky Coming”. NIO envisions itself as a user enterprise where innovative technology meets experience excellence. NIO designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation core technologies. NIO distinguishes itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, exceptional products and services, and a community for shared growth. NIO provides premium smart electric vehicles under the NIO brand, premium smart electric vehicles for families through the ONVO brand, and small smart high-end electric cars with the FIREFLY brand.

• Conduct applied research in AI and machine learning for process automation, knowledge systems, and intelligent decision support.
• Prototype, train, and deploy models that integrate with enterprise tools (e.g., ERP, CRM, LLM interfaces, and knowledge graphs).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in data engineering, product, and business functions to identify automation opportunities and deploy scalable AI solutions.
• Develop pipelines and infrastructure for continuous learning and model optimization in production environments.
• Stay current with advancements in foundation models, multimodal AI, reinforcement learning, and autonomous agents, and evaluate their potential enterprise applications.
• Publish internal technical reports and contribute to the company’s intellectual property portfolio.

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in applied AI/ML research or engineering.
• Solid understanding of deep learning, LLMs, and model architectures (e.g., Transformers, diffusion models).
• Skilled in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow.
• Experience building and deploying AI for enterprise automation or intelligent assistants.
• Strong software engineering background, with experience in scalable systems, APIs, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

• Experience with multi‑agent systems, data orchestration, or autonomous workflows.
• Knowledge of knowledge graphs, vector databases, or retrieval‑augmented systems.
• Familiarity with enterprise security, compliance, and data governance.
• Published research or open‑source contributions related to AI automation or applied ML.

• Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only. It does not include discretionary bonus, equity, or benefits.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time NIO employee, you are eligible for the following benefits on the first day you join NIO:

• Anthem Blue Cross, HSA, and Kaiser HMO medical plans with $0 for Employee Only Coverage.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plan.  Both provide options with a $0 paycheck contribution covering you and your eligible dependents.
• Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Anthem Blue Cross medical plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with Brokerage Link option
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• 13 Paid Holidays a year
• Paid Parental Leave for first 8 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)
• Paid Disability Leave for first 6 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)
• Voluntary benefits including: Voluntary Life and AD&D options for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependent child(ren), pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Mobile Cell Phone Credit
• Free lunch and snacks
• Onsite gym
• Employee discounts and perks program