Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

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

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