Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineer Job at Cumberland Farms in
Cumberland Farms, Westborough, MA, United States
Description
Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!
Cumberland Farms is one of the fastest-growing convenience retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our US headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.
What We Offer
Competitive Wages
Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
Paid Time Off
Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
401K with Company Match
Team Member Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account
Company Spirit Days
Employee recognition and awards
And much more!
Position Summary
As an AI & ML Engineer, you’ll design, deploy, and optimize machine learning systems that drive intelligent decision-making across the organization. You’ll work at the intersection of data science, engineering, and product strategy—building models that are not only performant but also interpretable, scalable, and aligned with human oversight. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and is passionate about shaping agentic, adaptive systems that balance automation with discernment.
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy supervised and unsupervised models using Python, MLflow, and Databricks
Collaborate on experimentation strategies, including A/B testing and causal inference
Optimize model performance for latency, accuracy, and cost across cloud environments
Contribute to the design of human-in-the-loop workflows and explainable AI systems
Partner with data engineers to ensure robust data access and preprocessing
Document model assumptions, limitations, and decision boundaries for transparency
Working Relationships
Data Scientists: Co-develop modeling strategies and validate performance metrics
Data Engineers: Align on feature pipelines, data access, and model deployment infrastructure
Product Managers: Translate business goals into ML use cases and success criteria
Analytics Leads: Ensure model outputs are interpretable and actionable for stakeholders
Governance & Ethics Teams: Collaborate on fairness, accountability, and risk mitigation
Requirements
Minimum Education: High School or general equivalent
Minimum Experience: 3 years in data engineering or a closely related field
Preferred Experience: 5 years with hands on experience in Databricks or Spark based systems
Soft Skills
Systems Thinking: Understands how models interact with broader workflows and user behavior
Curiosity & Rigor: Balances experimentation with disciplined evaluation and reproducibility
Communication: Explains complex modeling decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
Ethical Judgment: Recognizes when automation should be constrained or augmented by human input
Collaboration: Works fluidly across disciplines to co-create solutions that are both innovative and responsible
Other Requirements
Travel: N/A
Hours & Conditions: Monday – Friday 8-hour day in office setting
Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required, sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs.
Additional Info
At Cumberland Farms, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
Consistent with Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law, we’re sharing the base salary range for this position. Final pay within this range will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. Base pay represents just one part of our total rewards approach. We’re proud to offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits that invest in your overall growth, well-being, and career journey.
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Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!
Cumberland Farms is one of the fastest-growing convenience retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our US headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.
What We Offer
Competitive Wages
Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
Paid Time Off
Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
401K with Company Match
Team Member Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account
Company Spirit Days
Employee recognition and awards
And much more!
Position Summary
As an AI & ML Engineer, you’ll design, deploy, and optimize machine learning systems that drive intelligent decision-making across the organization. You’ll work at the intersection of data science, engineering, and product strategy—building models that are not only performant but also interpretable, scalable, and aligned with human oversight. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and is passionate about shaping agentic, adaptive systems that balance automation with discernment.
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy supervised and unsupervised models using Python, MLflow, and Databricks
Collaborate on experimentation strategies, including A/B testing and causal inference
Optimize model performance for latency, accuracy, and cost across cloud environments
Contribute to the design of human-in-the-loop workflows and explainable AI systems
Partner with data engineers to ensure robust data access and preprocessing
Document model assumptions, limitations, and decision boundaries for transparency
Working Relationships
Data Scientists: Co-develop modeling strategies and validate performance metrics
Data Engineers: Align on feature pipelines, data access, and model deployment infrastructure
Product Managers: Translate business goals into ML use cases and success criteria
Analytics Leads: Ensure model outputs are interpretable and actionable for stakeholders
Governance & Ethics Teams: Collaborate on fairness, accountability, and risk mitigation
Requirements
Minimum Education: High School or general equivalent
Minimum Experience: 3 years in data engineering or a closely related field
Preferred Experience: 5 years with hands on experience in Databricks or Spark based systems
Soft Skills
Systems Thinking: Understands how models interact with broader workflows and user behavior
Curiosity & Rigor: Balances experimentation with disciplined evaluation and reproducibility
Communication: Explains complex modeling decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
Ethical Judgment: Recognizes when automation should be constrained or augmented by human input
Collaboration: Works fluidly across disciplines to co-create solutions that are both innovative and responsible
Other Requirements
Travel: N/A
Hours & Conditions: Monday – Friday 8-hour day in office setting
Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required, sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs.
Additional Info
At Cumberland Farms, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
Consistent with Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law, we’re sharing the base salary range for this position. Final pay within this range will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. Base pay represents just one part of our total rewards approach. We’re proud to offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits that invest in your overall growth, well-being, and career journey.
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