Machine Learning Engineer Opt Jobs in Schaumburg, IL

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As an AI Engineering team member, you will be instrumental in advancing new features and/or solutions from the Proof of Concept stage to full production readiness. Your role involves refining and enhancing AI solutions to ensure they are robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. Execute on the technical vision for development of AI solutions and delivery of AI features to ensure they are scalable and production-ready. Refine user stories and define clear acceptance criteria for feature requests to ensure alignment with business needs. Write high-quality, production-ready code and assist in code reviews to maintain standards of excellence. Develop and implement comprehensive testing protocols, including smoke tests and unit tests, to ensure solution reliability. Support the debugging process and issue triage to maintain solution integrity throughout the development cycle. Participate in ethical reviews and risk/security evaluations to uphold Crowe’s standards for responsible AI deployment.

• Expertise in Python programming and experience with version control systems like Git.
• Strong ability to work independently and execute tasks efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in navigating project ambiguities and iterative testing processes to refine AI solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively documenting and presenting technical details to nontechnical stakeholders.

• Solid understanding of how to align technical outputs with business requirements.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and experience with advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Foundry.
• Experience in fine-tuning large language models (LLMs).
• Previous experience in professional services or a similar industry, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities it presents.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

Crowe accepts applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $62,000 - $100,000 per year.

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Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable. We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.

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Crowe (www.crowe.com) is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory, and consulting services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.