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AI Developer

Mettawa, IL · On-site

$80/hr

Senior AI Developer Location: Mettawa, IL (Onsite) Rate: $80/hr on C2C Design, build, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions that leverage the power of knowledge graphs and generative models. You will ...

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Senior AI Developer

Mettawa, IL · On-site

$62.50 - $82.50/hr

Role: Senior AI Developer Location: Mettawa, IL (Onsite) Design, build, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions that leverage the power of knowledge graphs and generative models. You will be ...

BC Forward

Java Developer with AI

Chicago, IL · On-site

$45 - $48.27/hr

Job Title: Java Developer - Notifications Platform & AI Engineering Location: Chicago, IL Duration: Temp - 9 months (possible extension) Pay Range: $45/hr $48.27/hr (W2) Job ID: 406611 About ...

Tata Consultancy Service Limited

AI Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

AI Engineer Must Have Technical/Functional Skills • 48+ years of experience in software engineering, ML engineering, or AI solution development • Strong proficiency in Java and experience • ...

Protiviti, Inc.

AI Solutions Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

JOB REQUISITION AI Solutions Developer LOCATION CHICAGO ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S) You Belong Here The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and ...

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How much do ai developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for ai developer in Chicago, IL is $133,353.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,300.00 and $161,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AI developer?

To thrive as an AI Developer, you need a solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, programming languages such as Python or Java, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, experience with cloud platforms, and certifications in AI or data science are common requirements. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set top candidates apart. These skills are essential for designing accurate, efficient AI models and collaborating successfully across interdisciplinary teams.

What does an AI developer do?

An AI Developer designs, builds, and implements artificial intelligence models and algorithms to solve complex problems. They work with machine learning, deep learning, and data science technologies to develop applications such as chatbots, recommendation systems, or automation tools. AI Developers often use programming languages like Python and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. Their role involves training models, optimizing performance, and deploying AI solutions in real-world environments.

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AI Developer

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Mettawa, IL • On-site

$80/hr

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Role: Senior AI Developer

Location: Mettawa, IL (Onsite)

Rate: $80/hr on C2C

Design, build, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions that leverage the power of knowledge graphs and generative models. You will be instrumental in developing high-impact applications, with a specific focus on implementing Graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation (GraphRAG) systems to provide accurate, contextually enriched, and trustworthy AI outputs grounded in enterprise data.

This role requires deep expertise in AI/ML, Neo4j, GraphRAG and GenAI.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and Implement AI Systems: Lead the design and development of end-to-end GenAI solutions, including RAG pipelines and AI agents, from idea to production deployment.
  • Knowledge Graph Development: Design, develop, and maintain large-scale knowledge graphs using Neo4j to structure complex, multi-source enterprise data (both structured and unstructured).
  • GraphRAG Implementation: Build sophisticated GraphRAG pipelines that integrate vector databases and knowledge graphs to ground AI responses in factual, verifiable information and mitigate hallucinations.
  • Model Integration and Optimization: Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to prepare data and infrastructure for fine-tuning open-source or proprietary Large Language Models (LLMs) and optimizing them for performance and efficiency.
  • Data Pipeline Development: Set up scalable data pipelines for data ingestion, embedding generation, preprocessing, and continuous model training/retraining.
  • Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., data engineers, product managers, business stakeholders) to translate complex business needs into robust, scalable AI architectures and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
  • Innovation & Best Practices: Stay current with the latest advancements in GenAI, graph databases, and MLOps, advocating for and implementing best practices in CI/CD, testing, and responsible AI. 

 

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience: 7+ years of experience in software development or AI engineering, with a strong portfolio of production-ready AI projects.
  • Programming Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in Python and related AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, LlamaIndex).
  • Graph Database Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with graph databases, especially Neo4j, including data modeling, Cypher query language, and graph algorithms.
  • GenAI & RAG Knowledge: Deep understanding and practical experience with GenAI concepts, LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, and building RAG systems.
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience in deploying and optimizing models in cloud environments (GCP) and managing project infrastructure.
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex, novel challenges in AI development.
  • Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.