Staff Software / AI Architect
Motion Recruitment · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
HybridEngineering$150k–$200k/yrFull-time
About the role
This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, enterprise software, and real-world industrial transformation. The team is looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on with code while also partnering directly with customers to design solutions that move from concept to production quickly. You’ll collaborate closely with sales, product, and customer teams, acting as a technical leader who not only solves complex problems but also helps shape the future direction of the product. If you enjoy building things from scratch, working with cutting-edge AI workflows, and making a measurable impact on how large manufacturers operate, this role offers the chance to do exactly that.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver end-to-end technical solutions—building integrations, APIs, and data pipelines using technologies like Python, TypeScript, Rust, and modern cloud platforms.
- Collaborate closely with sales, product, and customer teams to design solutions that move from concept to production quickly.
- Act as a technical leader who not only solves complex problems but also helps shape the future direction of the product.
- Enjoy building things from scratch, working with cutting-edge AI workflows, and making a measurable impact on how large manufacturers operate.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience delivering production-grade software or data solutions
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
- Experience building data pipelines and AI-driven solutions (ETL/ELT, vector stores, evaluation frameworks)
- Hands-on experience with API integrations (REST/GraphQL), authentication models, and webhooks
- Experience with cloud platforms and containerized environments (Docker, CI/CD)
- Strong documentation, testing, and Git-based development workflows
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures
- Experience deploying applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Background building integrations for enterprise or industrial customers
Qualifications
- 40% Python / Backend Development
- 30% Data Pipelines & AI Integrations
- 30% API Development & Cloud Infrastructure
- 60% Hands On Development & Solution Architecture
- 25% Team Collaboration with Sales, Product, and Customer Teams
- 15% Pre-Sales Technical Support & Solution Design
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- Data Pipelines
- AI Integrations
- API Development
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Event-Driven Architectures
- Deployment on AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Integration Building
Benefits
- Bonus eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options