Senior Full-Stack DevOps & AI Engineer

Inside the Role

The Senior Full-Stack, DevOps & AI Engineer leads the design, development, deployment, and support of modern software applications, AI-powered solutions, and DevOps practices that improve Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Continuous Improvement processes across DTNA manufacturing facilities and Corp ME.

This role combines senior full-stack application development, AI software engineering, DevOps automation, data integration, solution architecture, and modern software delivery practices to build scalable applications, APIs, automation frameworks, analytics solutions, and intelligent tools for manufacturing operations.

In addition to strong hands-on technical execution, this role provides project leadership, technical guidance, stakeholder coordination, and end-to-end solution ownership from concept through production deployment. The Senior Engineer works closely with plant leadership, corporate engineering, operations, analytics, IT, cybersecurity, vendors, and business stakeholders to identify business needs, define priorities, manage delivery, and ensure reliable, secure, and maintainable production systems.

This position is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, influence technical direction, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, mentor other engineers, and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

This role combines senior full-stack application development, AI software engineering, DevOps automation, data integration, solution architecture, and modern software delivery practices to build scalable applications, APIs, automation frameworks, analytics solutions, and intelligent tools for manufacturing operations.

In addition to strong hands-on technical execution, this role provides project leadership, technical guidance, stakeholder coordination, and end-to-end solution ownership from concept through production deployment. The Senior Engineer works closely with plant leadership, corporate engineering, operations, analytics, IT, cybersecurity, vendors, and business stakeholders to identify business needs, define priorities, manage delivery, and ensure reliable, secure, and maintainable production systems.

This position is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, influence technical direction, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, mentor other engineers, and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $117,000  - $150,000USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience​  

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA

• Lead full-stack application development by designing, developing, and supporting modern front-end applications, back-end services, APIs, microservices, automation tools, and enterprise-grade manufacturing systems. 
• Develop AI-powered solutions including Generative AI applications, intelligent agents, RAG applications, predictive analytics, semantic search, automation workflows, and other intelligent tools that improve manufacturing and business processes. 
• Drive DevOps and software delivery practices by implementing CI/CD pipelines, source control strategies, automated testing, deployment automation, release management, observability, monitoring, and production readiness standards. 
• Own end-to-end technical delivery from requirements gathering and solution design through implementation, testing, deployment, production support, root-cause analysis, and long-term remediation. 
• Lead cross-functional project execution by coordinating scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, priorities, stakeholder communication, technical reviews, and delivery follow-up across plant, corporate, IT, cybersecurity, analytics, and operations teams. 
• Provide technical leadership and continuous improvement by mentoring team members, establishing reusable patterns and documentation, promoting secure development practices, simplifying processes, improving system reliability, and presenting project updates and technical recommendations to leadership. 

Knowledge You Should Bring ​

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field with 5 or more years of relevant experience
• An attached resume is required. 
• Advanced experience with full-stack application development.
• In plant logistics processes and software development experience.
• Strong experience with front-end frameworks such as ReactJS, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar technologies required. 
• Strong experience with back-end technologies such as .NET Core, C#, Python, Node.js, or similar technologies required. 
• Strong experience with SQL, relational databases, data modeling, stored procedures, REST APIs, microservices, and integration patterns required. 
• Experience implementing DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, source control workflows, automated deployments, monitoring, and release management required. 
• Experience leading or coordinating technical projects, including requirements gathering, planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication, and delivery tracking required. 
• Experience with AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Azure OpenAI, intelligent agents, RAG applications, data engineering, ETL/ELT, and event-driven architectures. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, prioritization, mentoring, and leadership skills required. 
• Experience with DTNA ME productivity apps development, Procoord, ME toolkit, SCT, and Issue Tracker.
• Demonstrated experience working with IBM IMS and DB2 in enterprise environments, including SQL dev, application support, performance and troubleshooting.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• ReactJS / Angular / JavaScript / TypeScript 
• .NET Core / C# / Python / Node.js 
• REST APIs / Microservices / Distributed application design 
• SQL Server / Azure SQL / Snowflake /DB2
• GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps / CI/CD pipelines 
• Docker / Kubernetes / Rancher 
• Application monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability tools. 
• Azure OpenAI / Azure AI Services / Generative AI frameworks 
• Intelligent agents / RAG applications / Vector databases / Semantic search 
• Power BI / Tableau / Data pipelines / ETL 

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.