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Sauce

AI Transformation Engineer

Mundelein, IL · On-site

$80K - $107K/yr

... first transformation at Sauce, starting with our operations department. Not a fullstack dev who ... Drive AI transformation across the company -- introduce AI-first practices into an R&D org with ...

Hudson River Trading

Fullstack Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Fullstack Developers at HRT work either on our platform team (i.e. you work on infrastructure ... Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise ...

Cna

Senior AI Engineer - Guidewire

Chicago, IL

$57 - $73.50/hr

We are looking for a Senior AI Engineer to drive adoption of AI-first software delivery practices across enterprise platforms. This role is responsible for designing, guiding, and delivering AI ...

CNA

Senior AI Engineer - Guidewire

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

We are looking for a Senior AI Engineer to drive adoption of AI-first software delivery practices across enterprise platforms. This role is responsible for designing, guiding, and delivering AI ...

Zoro

Software Engineer II, Promos

Chicago, IL · On-site

Embrace an AI-first mindset and integrate AI-driven workflows into everyday development practices ... Strong understanding of the interplay between front-end and back-end technologies in a fullstack ...

Pulsora, Inc.

Applied AI Engineer - US

Chicago, IL · Remote

$50K - $60K/yr

Leverage AI-First Development Workflows * Use AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot ... Contribute to evolving best practices for AI-first engineering * Ensure Quality, Reliability ...

Cna

Senior AI Engineer - Guidewire

Chicago, IL

$126K - $166K/yr

Define and drive the AI-first engineering vision and strategy across development teams, promoting adoption of AI-assisted development practices * Lead and mentor engineering teams in using AI tools ...

CNA

Senior AI Engineer - Guidewire

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

Define and drive the AI-first engineering vision and strategy across development teams, promoting adoption of AI-assisted development practices * Lead and mentor engineering teams in using AI tools ...

The Hartford

AVP, Software Engineering Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$260K/yr

Ensure AI-first software solutions are engineered for security, resiliency, performance, cost efficiency, and operational sustainability. AIFirst Engineering & Platform Enablement * Establish and ...

Sauce

Staff Software Engineer

Mundelein, IL · On-site

About The Role: We're looking for a rare kind of engineer: someone who thinks AI-first, ships end-to-end, and moves at a pace that makes a small team feel like a large one. You won't be handed ...

Blueprint

Fullstack Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

They are seeking a Fullstack Software Engineer to contribute to their measurement-based care ... Blueprint is an AI-powered assistant that offers progress notes automation and treatment plan ...

Salesforce, Inc.

AI GTM Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57.25 - $75.75/hr

Job Category Software Engineering Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where ... Establish an AI-first development practice that enables our GTM organization to move faster.

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for ai first fullstack engineer in Chicago, IL is $138,833.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,300.00 and $162,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectAi First Fullstack EngineerSoftware Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, AI/ML knowledge, coding skillsBachelor's in CS or related field, coding skills
Work EnvironmentTech companies, startups, AI-focused teamsVarious industries, tech firms, startups
Industry UsageAI-driven projects, product developmentSoftware applications, web development
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

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AI Transformation Engineer

Sauce

Mundelein, IL • On-site

$80K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Sauce is a premier restaurant technology platform that helps businesses grow with our Commission-Free Delivery & Pickup structure and proprietary delivery optimization technology. We are serving a 105 billion dollar US local restaurant business. Headquartered in NYC and Tel-Aviv, Sauce wants restaurants to fulfill their highest potential, this means giving local establishments everything they need to connect directly with their customers. The Sauce team pools together decades of restaurant tech experience, along with seasoned tech, sales, marketing, product and operations executives who produce an industry-changing delivery system for successful local restaurants and chains.

About The Role:
 
We're hiring a builder-architect to lead AI-first transformation at Sauce, starting with our operations department. Not a fullstack dev who "uses AI" — someone closer to a technical founder: you take an operational business problem end-to-end, act as your own PM, design the architecture, and build until it's solved. You'll operate across teams and codebases in an R&D org built on legacy practices — and drag it into the AI-first era.This is a 10X-accelerator role. You get a problem, not a ticket. No PM layer, no sprint ceremonies — you own scoping, solution design, delivery, and adoption.
What You'll Do:

  • Own operations problems end-to-end — Understand the operational pain, define the solution, be its PM, architect it, build it, ship it, and iterate until it actually works in production

  • Drive AI transformation across the company — introduce AI-first practices into an R&D org with legacy habits; champion new tooling and prove it with shipped results

  • Design and deploy agentic systems — AI agents, human-in-the-loop workflows, operational UIs, CRM integrations, n8n/orchestration pipelines that automate ops end-to-end

  • Cross boundaries freely — get into other teams' code, other domains, other stacks; no "not my area"

  • Work directly with business stakeholders — translate vague operational feedback into precise, well-architected solutions

  • Reports to VP, R works directly with business and ops leadership — you set priorities with them, not receive them

What You Bring:
  • Almost a technical founder — you've built products or companies (or operated like you did), and you still love to build
  • PM + Architect + Engineer in one — you don't need requirements written for you; you write them, then execute
  • A strong software architect — you build proper, extensible systems, not duct-tape automations; you extend cleanly and never break what exists
  • AI-native — deep, current, hands-on experience with LLMs, agents, and AI-assisted development; you know what's possible this month, not last year
  • Relentless — energy to push until the problem is solved; "no matter what" is your operating mode
  • Multi-domain — comfortable in unfamiliar codebases, stacks, and business areas
  • A transformation driver — you've changed how a team or company works, not just shipped features into it
Technical Experience
  • AI agents in production — tool use, structured outputs, multi-step orchestration, evals, human-in-the-loop design
  • Ops automation — n8n or similar workflow platforms, operational UIs, CRM integrations (HubSpot a plus)
  • AI-first development — expert with Cursor / Claude Code / equivalent as primary build tools
  • Full-stack — Node.js + React or equivalent; PostgreSQL or similar
  • Architecture — API design, third-party integrations, cloud deployment (Azure / AWS / GCP)
  • Security awareness — move fast with emerging tech while keeping systems secure
 
Nice to Have
  • Founder / Founding-engineer experience
  • HubSpot API
  • MongoDBPlaywright / Browser automation
  • Chrome extensions
  • Restaurant or logistics domain knowledge
What We Offer:
  • Strong & Competitive Compensation Package, Including Equity
  • Company-Sponsored Insurance Package (Health, Dental, Vision, Mental Health)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Responsible Paid Time Off Policy
Sauce is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other classification, category or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We understand the importance of creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and celebrate our employees for their differences.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.