Peoria
Job DescriptionSalary: $75,000-110,000 Job Title: AI Engineer Location: Peoria, IL Work Environment: In-person only Job Type: Full-Time About the Role IT360, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and innovative AI Engineer to join our growing team. This strategic, client-facing role is responsible for designing, developing, and leading deployment of AI-driven solutions and automations that address complex business challenges for both internal operations and external clients. Youll work with a variety of machine learning, automations, and scripting technologies to deliver intelligent, secure, and scalable solutions tailored to client needs. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop scalable AI/ML models to solve real-world problems across various domains., • Collaborate with clients to identify AI opportunities and define solution requirements., • Build and maintain end-to-end machine learning pipelines, from data ingestion and preprocessing to model training, evaluation, and deployment., • Integrate AI solutions into existing systems and platforms, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability., • Monitor and improve the performance of deployed models through continuous evaluation and retraining., • Stay current with the latest advancements in AI/ML research and tools, and apply them to enhance solution effectiveness., • Document processes, models, and systems to ensure transparency and reproducibility., • Design and implement automations to streamline internal workflows and enhance client-facing services. Additional Duties • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless solution delivery., • Provide high-quality customer service and maintain strong client relationships., • Understand client business needs and align technology solutions accordingly., • Accurately track time, tasks, and expenses in the ticketing system., • Participate in customer interviews, feedback loops, and solution ideation. Required Qualifications • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field or equivalent experience (e.g., GitHub projects, personal portfolio)., • Strong programming skills in Python (preferred), Java, or C++., • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn., • Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using Pandas, NumPy, and SQL., • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenAI) and MLOps tools., • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong sense of ownership and self-management., • Familiarity with NLP, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and large language models (LLMs)., • Knowledge of data privacy, model interpretability, and ethical AI practices., • Contributions to open-source AI projects or published research are a plus. Skills & Technologies • Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python (Jinja), Power Automate, REWST, Zapier, • APIs: REST (required), SOAP (optional), OpenAPI spec, Postman, • AI Techniques: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI scoring (Model Performance Metrics), reinforcement learning, • LLM Platforms: OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, • Microsoft 365 Stack: CoPilot, Power Automate, Function Apps, Email integrations, • Cloud & Serverless: Azure Function Apps Benefits (subject to eligibility and length of employment) • Health insurance allowance up to $400/month, • Employer-paid group life insurance policy valued at $100,000, • 3% employer match on retirement savings plan, • Aflac individual accident insurance, • High-speed internet reimbursement up to $40/month, • $40/month cellular phone allowance, • 8 paid holidays annually, • Paid vacation: 5 days/year to start, increasing to 10 days/year after 3 years of service, • Access to Safe Ride Home Program (Uber ridesharing)