A growing technology and analytics organization is seeking an AI Tech Lead to join its team in a full time capacity. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced AI professional who enjoys building production grade AI systems and guiding technical strategy. The environment leverages technologies including Databricks, Large Language Models, LangChain, LangGraph, Retrieval Augmented Generation, cloud platforms, and modern MLOps tooling to deliver enterprise scale AI solutions for major clients.
This role offers a rare opportunity to function as the technical leader for advanced AI initiatives while remaining deeply involved in engineering. Rather than moving away from development, the selected candidate will serve as a player coach, helping shape architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, leading high impact projects, and influencing long term AI strategy. It's an excellent fit for someone looking to expand leadership responsibilities while continuing to solve complex technical challenges.
Required Skills & Experience
Expertise with Databricks
Experience building and deploying LLM Solutions
Strong knowledge of RAG architectures
Experience with LangChain and/or LangGraph
Experience designing production AI and machine learning systems
Excellent communication skills and client facing experience
Experience working with cloud platforms
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Desired Skills & Experience
MLflow experience
AI agent development experience
Vector database experience
Knowledge of cloud AI services
Team mentorship experience
Architecture and solution design experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
35% Databricks and Data Engineering
30% Generative AI & LLM Development
20% Solution Architecture
15% MLOps & Cloud Technologies
Daily Responsibilities
60% Hands On Development
15% Technical Leadership & Mentoring
15% Client Engagement
10% Team Collaboration
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Database Technologyunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Design Servicesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Machine Learningunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Modeling Languagesunmatched
Production Machiningunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Strategyunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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