Senior AI Engineer

Senior AI Engineer


Job ID: mrp-885527

Chicago, IL, US

Information Technology

Full Time,

$150000 - $180000

On-site

Other/Non Classified

Chicago, IL, US

$150000 - $180000

Full Time,

Other/Non Classified

On-site

Information Technology

Job details

Join an innovative organization that is investing heavily in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and advanced machine learning capabilities to transform how the business operates and delivers value. We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy intelligent solutions leveraging LLMs, Python, Azure OpenAI, Machine Learning, Vector Databases, RAG architectures, and cloud-native AI technologies. This is a full-time opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to build production-grade AI systems that directly impact business outcomes..

You’ll be at the forefront of bringing AI from concept to production, building applications that employees and customers use every day. We’re looking for someone who loves solving complex problems, experimenting with emerging technologies, and creating scalable AI solutions that drive measurable results. You’ll have the opportunity to influence the organization’s AI strategy, work with executive stakeholders, and gain hands-on experience with the latest advancements in Generative AI. If you’re excited by high-impact projects, technical ownership, and the chance to help shape the future of AI within an enterprise environment, we’d love to talk with you.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of software engineering, machine learning, or AI engineering experience
  • 2+ years building and deploying Generative AI solutions in production
  • Strong experience with Python development
  • Experience working with Large Language Models (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama, etc.)
  • Experience implementing Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures
  • Knowledge of prompt engineering and AI application design patterns
  • Experience deploying applications within Azure, AWS, or GCP environments
  • Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and scalable system design
  • Strong communication skills and ability to translate business requirements into AI solutions

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, or Microsoft AI ecosystem experience
  • Experience fine-tuning or optimizing foundation models
  • LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or similar AI frameworks
  • Experience with ML Ops practices and model lifecycle management
  • Knowledge of NLP, recommendation engines, or predictive analytics
  • Experience developing AI agents and multi-agent workflows
  • Experience with Databricks and machine learning platforms
  • Containerization experience with Docker and Kubernetes

What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities

  • 70% Hands On
  • 30% Team Collaboration

The Offer

  • Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time

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

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