Associate AI Engineer / AI Engineer

1w1 week ago

Applied Systems Canada

Chicago, US · Full-time · $80,000 – $120,000

About this role

Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious. At Applied, we're building a team ready to learn, try new things, and deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to customers and each other. With 40+ years in Insurtech, we're creating a place where amazing career moments happen.

We're seeking an Associate AI Engineer / AI Engineer to build and enhance data solutions and AI initiatives for the business of insurance. You will work closely with the Principal Data Architect, Data Scientists, and Software Engineers to optimize data architecture and accessibility of large-scale datasets for global teams.

Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data Science leaders to design AI-powered user experiences in dashboard products. Build and integrate conversational AI solutions like Vertex AI and Generative AI APIs. Collaborate with UX and product teams for seamless AI-driven experiences.

Hybrid work allows ad hoc office visits with remote days for deep work. Stay current on Google Cloud, conversational AI, and applied AI engineering advancements. Assist senior engineers and scientists to scale AI capabilities across the platform.

Requirements

Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
Exposure to data science concepts (predictive modeling, ML/AI basics, or coursework/projects)
Interest in applied AI, conversational AI, and building user-facing insights
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud preferred) or willingness to learn quickly
Understanding of APIs and how applications connect to each other
Problem-solving skills with curiosity and eagerness to experiment and explore new technologies
Experience with Google Cloud tools such as Vertex AI, Dialogflow, or BigQuery (nice to have)
Version control knowledge (Git) (nice to have)

Responsibilities

Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data Science leaders to design and deliver AI-powered user experiences in dashboard products
Build and integrate conversational AI solutions (e.g., Vertex AI, Generative AI APIs) into products
Use AI tools responsibly (e.g., code assistance, test generation, analysis, documentation) to accelerate velocity and improve quality
Work with Google Cloud APIs, Vertex AI, and related services to enable intelligent workflows
Prototype and implement AI-driven insights and recommendations directly in dashboards for client use
Collaborate with UX and product teams to design seamless user experiences powered by AI
Support development of generative AI prototypes, prompt design, and fine-tuned models
Assist senior engineers and scientists on larger initiatives to scale AI capabilities across the platform

Benefits

Hybrid work: ad hoc office presence with remote days for deep work
Culture that values who you are as a teammate and recognizes you matter
Support and encouragement for people with military experience and military spouses