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Senior AI Engineer

KonnectIT
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a

Senior AI Engineer

with more than six years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining AI-based systems. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in

Python, R, and Java , with deep knowledge of

machine learning algorithms, neural networks, data modeling, and secure AI practices . This role involves architecting intelligent solutions, guiding AI strategy, and mentoring junior engineers, while ensuring scalability, security, and compliance in enterprise AI systems. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of

AI and machine learning systems .

Architect

secure AI models

using encryption methods and compliance standards.

Build and optimize

neural network–based solutions

to address business needs.

Translate business requirements into scalable AI/ML models and intelligent applications.

Oversee

data modeling, engineering, and preprocessing pipelines .

Integrate

cloud-based AI and machine learning services

(AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, GCP AI).

Drive

MLOps practices

for continuous deployment, monitoring, and retraining of models.

Communicate complex AI concepts effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.

Mentor junior AI engineers and contribute to AI capability building across teams.

Ensure compliance with

secure AI development practices

and emerging AI governance frameworks.

Mandatory Skills Advanced expertise in

Python, R, and Java

for AI/ML development.

Strong knowledge of

machine learning models, algorithms, and encryption methods .

Deep understanding of

neural networks

and their applications in AI solutions.

Expertise in

data modeling, engineering, and preprocessing .

Proficiency in

secure AI practices , including compliance and governance.

Familiarity with

cloud-based AI/ML services

(AWS, Azure, GCP).

Strong ability to

communicate AI concepts

to technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable Skills Experience designing

AI/ML architecture

at the enterprise level.

Hands-on experience with

MLOps pipelines

(CI/CD for ML, monitoring, retraining). Knowledge of

deep learning frameworks

(TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).

Familiarity with

ethical AI practices

and emerging regulatory standards.

Leadership experience mentoring AI teams or leading research initiatives.

Exposure to

big data ecosystems

(Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) for large-scale AI training.