Lead AI & Automation Engineer

Job overview

The Lead AI & Automation Engineer role is hybrid in Fort Lauderdale, FL; the posting describes a flexible 4/1 hybrid format for applicable headquarters salaried roles. Compensation is not specified. The role supports SIXT’s Corporate Development team, while SIXT operates a global mobility platform spanning rental, car sharing, ride, and car subscription services. The engineer owns the deployment funnel for AI and automation solutions, turning documented business processes into governed, reliable workflows and enabling cross-functional teams to implement them effectively.

What you'll do

• Own and operate the AI and automation deployment funnel
• develop automation workflows and manage data-source connections
• maintain governance and data integrity
• work with project managers and cross-functional teams to translate process documentation into technical solutions
• maintain reusable data models and optimize query performance
• use AI-powered coding assistants and prompt-engineering tools
• support analyses, impact assessments, and documentation of automation solutions and business outcomes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead ai & automation engineer

artificial intelligence

automation workflows

sql

data pipelines

apis

data governance

prompt engineering

hybrid work

fort lauderdale fl

sixt usa

4+ years’ experience

bachelor’s degree

company car

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage
• pet insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off, sick leave, and floating holidays
• performance-based incentives
• company car
• hybrid work options
• employee rental discounts
• professional advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting specifies a flexible 4/1 hybrid work format for applicable headquarters salaried roles.

About the employer

SIXT USA is hiring for this role. Industry: Passenger Car Rental. Sector: 53.