Mundelein, IL · On-site
$270K - $300K/yr
Staff AI Engineer Compensation: $270k to $300k base + equity Location: San Francisco, CA Join a fast-growing B2B SaaS company using applied AI to modernize complex, knowledge-intensive professional ...
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Mundelein, IL · On-site
$270K - $300K/yr
Staff AI Engineer Compensation: $270k to $300k base + equity Location: San Francisco, CA Join a fast-growing B2B SaaS company using applied AI to modernize complex, knowledge-intensive professional ...
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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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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 ...
Mundelein, IL · On-site
$275K - $300K/yr
Principal AI Engineer (AI Platform, Evals & Production Systems) $275k-$300k base plus equity San Francisco Hybrid (2 days a week) The Company A high-growth, venture-backed SaaS company is building AI ...
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Mundelein, IL · On-site
$275K - $300K/yr
Principal AI Engineer (AI Platform, Evals & Production Systems) $275k-$300k base plus equity San Francisco Hybrid (2 days a week) The Company A high-growth, venture-backed SaaS company is building AI ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$150 - $230/hr
Title: AI Tech Lead / Senior AI Engineer Location: Chicago, Illinois Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) or Remote Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire (W-2) Work Authorization: U.S.
Chicago, IL · On-site
$150 - $230/hr
Title: AI Tech Lead / Senior AI Engineer Location: Chicago, Illinois Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) or Remote Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire (W-2) Work Authorization: U.S.
Title: AI Tech Lead / Senior AI Engineer Location: Chicago, Illinois Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) or Remote Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire (W-2) Work Authorization: U.S.
Title: AI Tech Lead / Senior AI Engineer Location: Chicago, Illinois Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) or Remote Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire (W-2) Work Authorization: U.S.
You will implement scalable AI engineering practices, AI delivery operating models, AIOps and LLMOps capabilities, and cross-functional engineering standards that enable the organization to rapidly ...
You will implement scalable AI engineering practices, AI delivery operating models, AIOps and LLMOps capabilities, and cross-functional engineering standards that enable the organization to rapidly ...
$178K - $240K/yr
Exempt The Principal AI Engineer is a platform level technical expert responsible for building and operating the shared AI capabilities that squads and business units build on, and for setting the ...
$178K - $240K/yr
Exempt The Principal AI Engineer is a platform level technical expert responsible for building and operating the shared AI capabilities that squads and business units build on, and for setting the ...
Mettawa, IL · On-site
$62.50 - $82.50/hr
Senior AI Developer Location: Mettawa, IL (Onsite) Duration: Long Term Contract Experience: 12 - 15 Years This role requires deep expertise in AI/ML, Neo4j, GraphRAG and GenAI. Design, build, and ...
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Mettawa, IL · On-site
$62.50 - $82.50/hr
Senior AI Developer Location: Mettawa, IL (Onsite) Duration: Long Term Contract Experience: 12 - 15 Years This role requires deep expertise in AI/ML, Neo4j, GraphRAG and GenAI. Design, build, and ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$178 - $240/hr
Exempt Principal AI Engineer is a platform level technical expert responsible for building and operating the shared AI capabilities that squads and business units build on, and for setting the ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$178 - $240/hr
Exempt Principal AI Engineer is a platform level technical expert responsible for building and operating the shared AI capabilities that squads and business units build on, and for setting the ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Job Title Applied AI Engineer Summary The Applied AI Engineer is a hands-on builder who sits at the intersection of AI engineering, operational analytics, and business process expertise. This role ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
Job Title Applied AI Engineer Summary The Applied AI Engineer is a hands-on builder who sits at the intersection of AI engineering, operational analytics, and business process expertise. This role ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
Job Title Applied AI Engineer Summary The Applied AI Engineer is a hands-on builder who sits at the intersection of AI engineering, operational analytics, and business process expertise. This role ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Job Title Applied AI Engineer Summary The Applied AI Engineer is a hands-on builder who sits at the intersection of AI engineering, operational analytics, and business process expertise. This role ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
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 gap. A Lead engineer ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
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 gap. A Lead engineer ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Job Title Applied AI Engineer Summary The Applied AI Engineer is a hands-on builder who sits at the intersection of AI engineering, operational analytics, and business process expertise. This role ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
Job Title Applied AI Engineer Summary The Applied AI Engineer is a hands-on builder who sits at the intersection of AI engineering, operational analytics, and business process expertise. This role ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
Job Title Applied AI Engineer Summary The Applied AI Engineer is a hands-on builder who sits at the intersection of AI engineering, operational analytics, and business process expertise. This role ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
Job Title Applied AI Engineer Summary The Applied AI Engineer is a hands-on builder who sits at the intersection of AI engineering, operational analytics, and business process expertise. This role ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
Job Title Applied AI Engineer Summary The Applied AI Engineer is a hands-on builder who sits at the intersection of AI engineering, operational analytics, and business process expertise. This role ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
Job Title Applied AI Engineer Summary The Applied AI Engineer is a hands-on builder who sits at the intersection of AI engineering, operational analytics, and business process expertise. This role ...
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Rockford, IL · On-site
Define and maintain AI engineering standards, reference architectures, design patterns, and best practices that support scalable, secure, and supportable solutions. * Lead the architecture, design ...
Rockford, IL · On-site
Define and maintain AI engineering standards, reference architectures, design patterns, and best practices that support scalable, secure, and supportable solutions. * Lead the architecture, design ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$116K - $144K/yr
As an AI Engineer II, you'll design, build, and optimize enterprise AI solutions that power innovation across Information Technology's Innovation Technology and Litigation Practice Technology (LPT ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$116K - $144K/yr
As an AI Engineer II, you'll design, build, and optimize enterprise AI solutions that power innovation across Information Technology's Innovation Technology and Litigation Practice Technology (LPT ...
Chicago, IL · Remote
$80 - $120/hr
Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours/week) Location: Remote Job Summary We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to support an AI training project by creating ...
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Chicago, IL · Remote
$80 - $120/hr
Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours/week) Location: Remote Job Summary We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to support an AI training project by creating ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$116K - $144K/yr
As an AI Engineer II, you'll design, build, and optimize enterprise AI solutions that power innovation across Information Technology's Innovation Technology and Litigation Practice Technology (LPT ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$116K - $144K/yr
As an AI Engineer II, you'll design, build, and optimize enterprise AI solutions that power innovation across Information Technology's Innovation Technology and Litigation Practice Technology (LPT ...
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An AI Programmer develops and implements artificial intelligence algorithms in software applications, such as games, robotics, or machine learning systems. They write code, optimize AI models, and ensure efficient decision-making processes. Their role often involves working with machine learning frameworks, neural networks, and behavior modeling. AI Programmers collaborate with data scientists and developers to create intelligent systems that can learn, adapt, and make automated decisions.
To thrive as an AI Programmer, you need strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++, a solid understanding of machine learning concepts, and often a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch and knowledge of data structures and algorithms are typically required, with certifications in machine learning or AI being advantageous. Analytical thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are key soft skills that set candidates apart. These competencies enable AI Programmers to design, implement, and optimize intelligent systems that address complex real-world challenges.
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Staff AI Engineer
Compensation: $270k to $300k base + equity
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join a fast-growing B2B SaaS company using applied AI to modernize complex, knowledge-intensive professional workflows.
AI is a core company priority, with significant investment in platform infrastructure, evals, ingestion, observability, and production LLM systems.
The Role
People In AI is hiring a Staff AI Engineer to help build the foundational AI platform behind a growing suite of intelligent products.
You’ll work across AI infrastructure and product engineering, taking systems from prototype to reliable production deployment. This is a high-autonomy IC role with significant influence over architecture, platform direction, and engineering standards.
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
Tech Stack
Why Join?
You’ll help shape the AI foundation of a well-funded, fast-scaling SaaS company where AI is central to the product roadmap.
The role offers significant technical ownership, difficult production AI problems, and the opportunity to influence architecture across the organization.
Compensation is $270k to $300k base + equity.
About People In AI
People In AI is a specialist talent partner connecting exceptional AI, machine learning, data, and software engineering talent with ambitious technology companies across the US.
