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AI Engineer / OpenAI / Chicagoland Area
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What they do
A Generative Artificial Intelligence Engineer develops, designs, and manages generative models and algorithms that support the generation of new content in the form of images, text, audio, and other multimedia. They utilize GPTs, GANs, VAEs, and other deep learning architectures to craft systems capable of generating data. May work with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers.
$123,205 / year median in Illinois
Job Description
A rapidly growing enterprise organization is seeking an AI Engineer to join its team on a contract basis. This opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies including Azure OpenAI, Databricks, Snowflake, Python, FastAPI, and modern LLM frameworks to develop production-grade Generative AI solutions. Candidates can expect to work in a highly collaborative environment where AI initiatives receive significant organizational support. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption. The ideal candidate enjoys solving business problems with technology, collaborating with stakeholders across multiple departments, and building AI-powered products that create measurable value. The organization is committed to innovation and provides exposure to emerging technologies, modern cloud platforms, and large-scale production deployments. Required Skills & Experience 4+ years of software engineering or AI/ML experience 2+ years building Generative AI applications Strong Python development experience Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, LlamaIndex, or similar frameworks Knowledge of Azure OpenAI or enterprise LLM platforms Experience building RAG solutions and vector search implementations FastAPI or API development experience Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related discipline Desired Skills & Experience Experience with Snowflake and Databricks MLOps or DevOps experience Enterprise AI deployment experience Exposure to Anthropic Claude or other commercial LLM platforms Experience integrating with ERP, CRM, or legacy enterprise systems Background within supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution environments What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 40% Generative AI and LLM Development 25% Python API Development 20% Cloud & Data Platform Integration 15% MLOps, Deployment & Optimization Daily Responsibilities 75% Hands On Engineering 25% Team Collaboration The Offer Competitive Salary You will receive the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. #LI-CD1