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AppFolio

Sr. Machine Learning Engineer

Chicago, IL

$107K - $147K/yr

Drive selective Small Language Model (SLM) fine-tuning and inference optimization for voice latency and cost. Qualifications * You have shipped production AI agents serving real users in voice and/or ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for language model in Chicago, IL is $32.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.57 and $40.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a language model?

Language models are artificial intelligence systems designed to understand, generate, and manipulate human language. They are trained on vast amounts of text data to predict the next word in a sequence, answer questions, write content, translate languages, and perform other language-related tasks. Modern language models, such as those based on deep learning, have revolutionized natural language processing by enabling more accurate and context-aware interactions between humans and machines.

What is the difference between Language Model vs Data Scientist?

AspectLanguage ModelData Scientist
Required CredentialsNone specific; knowledge of NLP and AI concepts helpfulBachelor's or higher in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentAI development teams, research labs, tech companiesBusiness, finance, healthcare, and various industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in AI applications, chatbots, content generationAnalyzing data, building models, providing insights

While both roles involve working with data and AI, a Language Model is an AI system designed to understand and generate human language, often developed by AI engineers. A Data Scientist analyzes data to extract insights and build predictive models, often utilizing language models as tools. Understanding the differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the AI and data fields.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a language model, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Language Model Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, machine learning, and natural language processing, often supported by a relevant degree. Experience with frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, and familiarity with large-scale data processing tools, are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills help in designing effective models and working with cross-functional teams. These capabilities are crucial for developing performant and accurate language models that meet complex real-world communication needs.

What are the common challenges faced by professionals working on language model development teams?

Professionals developing language models often encounter challenges such as managing large datasets, addressing biases in training data, and optimizing model performance while balancing computational resources. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including data scientists, engineers, and domain experts—is essential to ensure the model's accuracy and relevance. Additionally, staying current with rapid advancements in AI research and maintaining responsible AI practices are crucial aspects of the role.
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AI Engineer

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies

Chicago, IL • On-site

$28K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you energized by the opportunity to build and scale AI solutions that create real business impact? Do you thrive at the intersection of software engineering, machine learning, and emerging generative AI technologies? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

We are looking for an AI Technical Engineer to help design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade AI and large language model (LLM) solutions across our organization. This individual will play a key role in advancing our AI strategy by building intelligent applications, enhancing operational efficiency, and identifying innovative ways to leverage AI throughout the business.


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • ESOP
  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
  • 100% charitable match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.


A DAY IN THE LIFE
  • Design, build, and deploy AI-driven applications and services
  • Develop generative AI solutions using large language models (LLMs) via Azure OpenAI Service
  • Implement use cases such as chatbots, copilots, document summarization, knowledge search, and workflow automation
  • Apply prompt engineering, grounding, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) techniques
  • Evaluate LLM outputs for accuracy, safety, and performance
  • Build, train, and evaluate models using Azure Machine Learning
  • Work with structured and unstructured data to support AI and LLM-based solutions
  • Perform data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model tuning
  • Manage model lifecycle, versioning, and prompt iteration strategies
  • Monitor model and LLM performance, usage, and cost; optimize as needed
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub
  • Document models, prompts, and system architecture clearly
  • Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
  • Work with cross-functional teams to identify AI and LLM opportunities
  • Deploy and manage AI/LLM solutions in Azure environments
  • Build scalable applications using Azure Functions, Azure App Service, or containers
  • Integrate AI capabilities into enterprise systems and Microsoft tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform)
  • Develop backend services and APIs to support AI/LLM applications

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 2–5+ years of experience in software development, AI, or machine learning
  • Strong programming skills in Python / Microsoft full-stack development
  • Experience building APIs and backend services
  • Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and generative AI concepts
  • Experience working in a cloud environment (Azure preferred)
  • Experience building applications using Azure OpenAI Service
  • Knowledge of LLM techniques such as prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, and vector search (e.g., Azure AI Search)
  • Experience integrating AI into Microsoft ecosystem tools (Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform)
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Experience with secure, enterprise-grade AI deployment

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

 

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. #LI-KL1 #LI-Onsite


LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 2–5+ years of experience in software development, AI, or machine learning
  • Strong programming skills in Python / Microsoft full-stack development
  • Experience building APIs and backend services
  • Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and generative AI concepts
  • Experience working in a cloud environment (Azure preferred)
  • Experience building applications using Azure OpenAI Service
  • Knowledge of LLM techniques such as prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, and vector search (e.g., Azure AI Search)
  • Experience integrating AI into Microsoft ecosystem tools (Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform)
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Experience with secure, enterprise-grade AI deployment
Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME
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About ARCO a Family of Construction

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Established in 1992 as The ARCO Way, this design‑build general contracting firm has grown to 48 regional offices across the U.S., with more than 1,000 associates delivering over $5 billion in construction annually. As one of the nation's top design‑build firms, ARCO specializes in cold‑storage, warehouses, laboratories, multi‑family housing, senior‑care campuses, food & beverage processing, data centers, and controlled‑environment agriculture. Their client base spans coast‑to‑coast repeat relationships in both commercial and specialty sectors.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1992

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