AI Engineer / OpenAI / Chicagoland Area

By myKelly | August 18, 2026

AI Engineer / OpenAI / Chicagoland Area

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Oak Brook, IL, US

Information Technology

Contract,

$60 - $75

On-site

Other/Non Classified

Oak Brook, IL, US

$60 - $75

Contract,

Other/Non Classified

On-site

Information Technology

Apply On Motion Recruitment Applied

Job details

A rapidly growing enterprise organization is seeking an AI Engineer to join its team on a contract basis. This opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies including Azure OpenAI, Databricks, Snowflake, Python, FastAPI, and modern LLM frameworks to develop production-grade Generative AI solutions. Candidates can expect to work in a highly collaborative environment where AI initiatives receive significant organizational support.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption. The ideal candidate enjoys solving business problems with technology, collaborating with stakeholders across multiple departments, and building AI-powered products that create measurable value. The organization is committed to innovation and provides exposure to emerging technologies, modern cloud platforms, and large-scale production deployments.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 4+ years of software engineering or AI/ML experience
  • 2+ years building Generative AI applications
  • Strong Python development experience
  • Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, LlamaIndex, or similar frameworks
  • Knowledge of Azure OpenAI or enterprise LLM platforms
  • Experience building RAG solutions and vector search implementations
  • FastAPI or API development experience
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related discipline

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience with Snowflake and Databricks
  • MLOps or DevOps experience
  • Enterprise AI deployment experience
  • Exposure to Anthropic Claude or other commercial LLM platforms
  • Experience integrating with ERP, CRM, or legacy enterprise systems
  • Background within supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution environments

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

  • 40% Generative AI and LLM Development
  • 25% Python API Development
  • 20% Cloud & Data Platform Integration
  • 15% MLOps, Deployment & Optimization

Daily Responsibilities

  • 75% Hands On Engineering
  • 25% Team Collaboration

The Offer

  • Competitive Salary

You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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