Principal AI Engineer
Hirewell
We’re seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the design and evolution of an enterprise AI‑native engineering platform that enables software teams to build, test, and deploy AI‑powered applications at scale. This is a highly technical individual contributor role focused on building agentic engineering capabilities, AI‑augmented developer workflows, reusable agent frameworks, and modern CI/CD platforms that improve engineering velocity while maintaining quality, security, and governance. Must be located in Chicago, IL - This is a hybrid, on‑site position. What You’ll Do Design and build an AI‑native engineering platform supporting agentic development workflows Develop reusable agent frameworks, skills, and orchestration patterns Integrate AI development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot into the software delivery lifecycle Build and enhance AI‑enabled CI/CD pipelines with automated quality and security guardrails Partner with Architecture, Security, Cloud Engineering, and Development teams to drive platform adoption Mentor engineers on AI‑native software engineering practices and platform capabilities Evaluate emerging AI technologies and help shape the organization’s long‑term AI engineering strategy Required Experience 9+ years of software engineering experience with 2+ years building or supporting AI‑augmented development platforms or agentic systems Deep understanding of AI‑native software engineering and modern SDLC practices Hands‑on experience with LLM‑based engineering tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar Strong experience with GCP, Kubernetes (GKE), Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code Experience building developer platforms or internal engineering tooling Strong understanding of application security, software supply chain security, and AI‑related security considerations Preferred Experience Experience with multi‑agent orchestration and context engineering Experience building platform engineering or inner‑source programs Cloud or AI‑related certifications Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related discipline #J-18808-Ljbffr
- ...What You’ll Do Agent Harness & Flywheel Engineering Design and build agent harness infrastructure: the scaffolding that wraps LLM calls, manages tool use, handles retries, enforces policy, and feeds results back into iterative improvement loops. Implement agentic loop...Suggested
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Chicago, IL2 days ago $97k - $189k
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Chicago, IL1 day ago- ...a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Director, AI Strategy Architect to join our Advisory Services practice.... ...development, ensuring the team stays at the forefront of AI and cloud engineering technology advancements Work closely with our Microsoft,...SuggestedH1bLocal area
KPMG
Chicago, IL5 days ago $156.4k - $301k
...better working world. The Opportunity As an Associate Director in EY’s Forward Deployed Engineering team, you will support the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven, data-centric solutions within strategic client environments. This role blends strong technical...SuggestedSummer holidayLocal areaFlexible hoursEY
Chicago, IL1 day ago- ...Head of Product and AI Engineering About the Company Expanding behavioral science & market research technology company Industry Market Research Type Privately Held About the Role The Company is in search of a Head of Product and AI...Suggested
Confidential
Chicago, IL4 days ago $142.8k - $261.8k
...managing engagement economics. Researching and implementing scalable AI systems that meet business requirements. Enhancing data... ...Business or Economics, Technology Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or...Full timeWork experience placementSummer holidayFlexible hoursEY
Chicago, IL2 days ago- ...Head of Product and AI Engineering (CTO) About the Company Expanding market research technology company Industry Market Research Type Privately Held About the Role The Company is in search of a Head of Product and AI Engineering to spearhead...
Confidential
Chicago, IL4 days ago $124k - $280k
...transforming cybersecurity for our clients through innovative, AI-driven solutions. As a Senior Manager, you will lead large projects... ...Responsibilities Lead and manage strategy, transformation and engineering projects and teams Design and architect AI-enabled solutions...Full timeH1bPwC
Chicago, IL2 days ago- ...security, access control, auditing, model governance, and safe AI usage. Embed monitoring, lineage, PII handling, and policy... ...flows. Mentorship & Internal Development Coach junior engineers on agent design patterns, RAG, orchestration, and clean...Work at office
AHEAD USA
Chicago, IL1 day ago - ...sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job Description We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer on the Enterprise Intelligence Factory team to play a foundational role in building the enterprise Semantic Ontology & Dimension...Contract workWork at officeWork visa
Allstate
Chicago, IL15 hours ago $205k - $235k
...your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. EY-Parthenon - EY Growth Platforms - AI ML Engineering- Director The oppor tunity EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance...Full timeFor contractorsWork experience placementSummer holidayFlexible hours$72k - $141k
...additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship Typically Director or above. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Solid knowledge of use of AI enabled development tools e.g. Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and MCPs. Solid technical skills for developing AI based...Contract workWork experience placementCNA Insurance
Chicago, IL15 hours ago- A leading AI research firm is seeking an experienced software engineer to evaluate AI-generated code, collaborate on enhancements, and design verification mechanisms. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of software engineering experience, including work at top tech companies...Contract workFor contractorsRemote workFlexible hours
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Chicago, IL15 hours ago - A leading AI research accelerator is seeking a software engineer with over 5 years of experience to refine AI-generated code and collaborate with teams on coding solutions. This contractor role requires a flexible commitment of 10 to 40 hours per week. Ideal candidates...For contractorsRemote work10 hours per weekFlexible hours
Turing
Chicago, IL15 hours ago - ...People join us to make one. Job Description As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will embed with client and Resultant teams to turn ambiguous, high‑value problems into secure, production‑ready agentic AI, data, and software solutions. You will move fluidly from discovery...Flexible hoursShift work
Resultant
Chicago, IL15 hours ago - ...Overview: Role Summary : This role is for the "GenAI / agentic build out" workstream). Basically, an AI engineer, keeping up with the latest, forward thinking, plug and play, marginalize everything so when technology changes he /she can quickly limit to plug that...
Trans.eu
Chicago, IL1 day ago - ...We're looking for a junior-level AI developer with a solid software engineering foundation and a drive to build and deploy AI-powered applications that support solutions across the business for both government and private-sector clients. The ideal candidate is a developer...
Jacobs
Chicago, IL4 days ago - ...Level: Level 10 Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient AI Engineer to join our growing Data & Analytics team. In this role, you will be a key liaison between business stakeholders and the...Work experience placementWork at officeLocal areaRemote work
Celestica
Chicago, IL15 hours ago $58 - $60 per hour
...Overview Job Title: AI Engineer Location: Hybrid - Chicago, IL (4 days onsite/1 day remote) Job Type: Independent Contract (Contractor / Non-Employee) Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: $60/hr 1099 / C2C Contract Length: 12+ Months Responsibilities...Contract workFor contractorsImmediate startRemote workCayuse Holdings
Chicago, IL3 days ago$116k - $144k
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Chicago, IL3 days ago- ...their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS. Engineering Specialist - Gen AI and ML ZS's Scaled AI practice is part of ZS's rich and advanced AI ecosystem, in the Architecture & Engineering...Work experience placementLocal areaRemote workWorldwideFlexible hours2 days per week3 days per week
ZS
Evanston, IL15 hours ago $155k - $235k
...Architecture and Unity Catalog in Databricks, to the semantic and AI layers that sit on top. This high‑impact team is at the center... ...push, moving fast, setting standards, and ensuring data works for engineers, analysts, and business users alike. About the Role We're...Home officeFlexible hoursScribd
Chicago, IL4 days ago$155k
...marketing, competitors, and customers. We offer a unique blend of AI support and teams of real human people with local expertise... ...‑led service with a human touch. About the Role The Senior Data Engineer sits on Scorpion's AI team and plays a critical role in building...Work at officeLocal areaRemote workFlexible hoursScorpion Enterprises, LLC
Chicago, IL15 hours ago$120k - $170k
...maintaining flexibility for meaningful work‑life balance. Being a Senior NLP Data Engineer at iManage You’re passionate about transforming unstructured text into meaningful insights that power AI and machine learning solutions. You thrive at the intersection of data...Work at officeLocal areaFlexible hoursiManage
Chicago, IL15 hours ago$170k - $185k
...premier behavioral health organizations using the latest web-based technology. Job Description As the newest member of our AI Engineering team, you'll own the design and delivery of AI/ML solutions that drive measurable clinical and business outcomes across our...Full timeRemote workVisa sponsorshipGoldstone Partners Inc
Oak Brook, IL2 days ago$73.5k - $212.28k
...Requirements: Up to 60% At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to... ...Engineering team you will lead the development of innovative AI solutions that drive remarkable client outcomes. As a Manager...Full timeH1bPwC
Chicago, IL1 day ago- ...Lead AI Engineer Location: Hybrid, United States Employment Type: Full-Time Benefits: Vision, Medical, Life, Dental, 401K Gross Annual Base Salary: USD 151,000 - 196,00 Additional variable compensation and benefits may apply. Total compensation is based on experience,...Full timeTemporary workWork experience placementWork at office
OneStream Software
Chicago, IL4 days ago $130k - $195k
...organize data, discover the truth, and act on it with confidence. Our AI‑powered, cloud platform, RelativityOne, transforms massive... ...standards, procedures, and guidelines. Embed AI security into engineering deliveries. Provide product teams with AI security guidance and...Relativity
Chicago, IL15 hours ago$94.5k - $212.5k
...continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI‑enabled insights and technology‑powered... ...GitOps structures with FluxCD. Engineer advanced Azure DevOps pipeline patterns (... ...management, including Managed Identities, service principals, and AKS Workload Identity. Hands‑on...Local areaCrowe
Chicago, IL2 days ago$60 per hour
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Chicago, IL1 day ago
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