Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

AI Product Engineer

Morningstar · Chicago, IL · 3 mo ago
Engineering$145k–$183k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking Forward-Deployed AI Engineers to rapidly prototype AI solutions in real-world advisor workflows. This role is embedded in our discovery team, working alongside Product Managers, UX designers, and researchers to translate ideas into functioning prototypes.

What Success Looks Like

  • Prototypes validate advisor workflows quickly and reliably
  • Downstream production engineers can operationalize prototypes with minimal friction
  • Team moves from idea → evidence → validated workflow efficiently
  • Experiments reduce risk and uncertainty for AI product decisions

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and iterate AI prototypes for advisor workflows
  • Integrate signals, models, and UX designs into working experiments
  • Test feasibility and performance of AI behaviors in real workflow scenarios
  • Collaborate closely with PMs, UX, and Research & Signals
  • LeadCapture technical learnings and provide handoff documentation for production teams
  • Rapidly validate ideas before long-term engineering investment

Required Skills

  • AI prototyping – Ability to build working AI systems quickly
  • Data integration – Connect signals, APIs, and datasets for prototypes
  • Collaboration in cross-functional teams – Work side-by-side with PMs, UX, and researchers
  • Experimentation and iteration – Rapidly test and refine ideas with user feedback
  • Technical documentation – Clearly communicate prototype behavior and limitations

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of AI engineering experience
  • Expert user of AI
  • Coding tools like Claude Code and/or Cursor
  • Expertise with Python, LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI frameworks
  • Ability to rapidly prototype with limited infrastructure
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Pay

Total Cash Compensation Range: $145,170–182,820 USD

Schedule

This role is based in our Chicago office, and we follow a hybrid policy of 4 days onsite.

Benefits

  • Financial Health – 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
  • Stock Ownership Potential
  • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
  • Physical Health – Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually for specific plans and coverages)
  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives – up to $300-$600 annually
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
  • Emotional Health – Trust-Based Time Off, 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program, 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave, Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance
  • Leverage & Mentorship Opportunities – Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
  • Annual Flex Stipend – $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

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