AI Engineer
$150k - $200kMotion Recruitment
AI Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Direct Hire
$150k - $200k
A rapidly growing, technology-driven company in Chicago is hiring a full-time AI Engineer to help scale its internal AI and automation capabilities. This organization operates in the energy and data space and is investing heavily in modern software, cloud infrastructure, and applied AI to support continued hypergrowth. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and applied AI, with a strong focus on integrating LLMs, building internal tools, and automating workflows that eliminate manual work across the business. This is not a research-heavy AI role buried in theory. The company is looking for a product-minded engineer who enjoys identifying inefficiencies, building fast, and shipping solutions that teams actually use. The technology group is intentionally lean, which means this hire will have real ownership, visibility, and influence over how AI is used across the organization. If you enjoy variety—moving between backend engineering, integrations, automation, and AI tooling—and want to help shape an AI roadmap from an early stage, this is an ideal environment. The culture values high standards, collaboration, and accountability without the pressure-cooker feel of big tech.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong software engineering background (Python preferred)
- Experience building backend services, APIs, or internal tools
- Hands-on experience integrating LLMs or AI APIs into production systems
- Comfort working in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with workflow automation or internal tooling
- Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks (LangChain, similar tools)
- Data integration or analytics experience
- Startup or high-growth environment experience
- Product-oriented mindset
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown- 40% Backend Engineering & APIs
- 30% LLM Integration & AI Tooling
- 20% Automation & Internal Tools
- 10% Experimentation & Prototyping
- 70% Hands-On Development
- 10% Architecture & Technical Planning
- 20% Cross-Team Collaboration
The Offer
- Bonus eligible
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Specialization:- Python
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