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AI/ML Engineer (Senior Associate) - Remote

Huron · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$130k–$160k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop AI-powered systems using both traditional ML and generative AI techniques, including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and embeddings
  • Create intelligent applications and agents that can perform tasks autonomously or interactively, using frameworks like LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI or similar
  • Build modular, well-documented APIs and service components (e.g., using FastAPI or Flask) to enable model integration and consumption
  • Develop and manage data pipelines, including data collection, transformation, and quality assurance to support model training
  • Implement observability and evaluation mechanisms to monitor AI system behavior, including accuracy, drift, reliability, and task-level reasoning
  • Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and solution architects to ensure seamless design, development, and transition to production
  • Support rapid experimentation as well as robust deployment pipelines, depending on the maturity of each use case
  • Stay informed on the latest trends in GenAI, AI agents, orchestration protocols, and evaluation frameworks to continuously evolve our capabilities
  • Assist in preparing status reports, managing stakeholder communications, and identifying risks or issues in project execution

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML development or intelligent application engineering
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
  • Experience in Python
  • Familiarity with modern ML/AI libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenAI APIs)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and containerization tools (Docker)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML development or intelligent application engineering
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Strong familiarity with modern ML/AI libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenAI APIs)
  • Experience building APIs or backend services using FastAPI, Flask, or equivalent frameworks
  • Exposure to agent frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, AutoGen) and vector databases
  • Strong Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and containerization tools (Docker)
  • Experience with MLOps pipelines, CI/CD for model delivery, or model monitoring is a plus
  • Familiarity with orchestration standards or tools such as MCP or agent routing protocols is a plus
  • Knowledge of AI system evaluation, observability, or prompt performance testing is a plus
  • Ability to work on cross-functional teams, balance multiple projects, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Cloud certifications in AI/ML services (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) is a plus
  • Experience managing technical projects or performing hybrid engineer/PM roles, with strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to balance hands-on development with project coordination, ensuring both technical quality and timely delivery

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