Software Engineer / AI Engineer / On-Site Chicago

About the job

Located in Chicago's River North neighborhood, this company is the fastest-growing energy broker in the United States and the first energy brokerage to build its own software platform for the industry. This full-time AI Engineering opportunity offers the chance to work directly with the Head of AI/ML, building production-grade AI systems, agentic workflows, and intelligent automations that drive real business outcomes. If you're passionate about Python, modern AI architectures, LLM-powered applications, and solving complex business challenges, this role puts you at the center of a rapidly growing technology organization.

This is a unique opportunity to become the first AI Engineer on a lean, highly impactful technology team. We are looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys taking ownership, and wants to build solutions that transform how the business operates. You'll have the freedom to identify opportunities, architect scalable AI systems, and bring ideas from concept to production. The company combines startup speed with strong business momentum, offering significant growth potential, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to help shape the future AI strategy of the organization. The environment is ambitious yet collaborative, with smart teammates, executive visibility, and a culture that genuinely values innovation, accountability, and teamwork.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong Python development experience
• Experience designing and deploying AI-powered applications
• Product-minded approach to software development
• Ability to translate ambiguous business problems into scalable AI solutions
• Experience building agentic workflows and autonomous systems
• Hands-on experience with LangGraph or similar orchestration frameworks
• Experience with tool calling, prompt chaining, and workflow automation
• Experience building end-to-end AI systems with orchestration and guardrails
• Strong understanding of modern LLM architectures and AI deployment patterns
• Ability to work independently in a high-ownership environment

Desired Skills & Experience · Experience building multi-agent systems · Experience with enterprise AI adoption and workflow automation · Experience developing production-grade AI applications · Experience with SEO automation, competitive intelligence workflows, or operational automation · Experience with cloud-native architecture and scalable distributed systems · Experience working in startup or high-growth environments · Strong communication and stakeholder management skills What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

· 80% AI Engineering & Intelligent Automation

· 20% Backend Software Engineering (Python)

Daily Responsibilities

· 80% Hands-On Development

The Offer · Base Salary up to $200,000 · Bonus Eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

· · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· 15 Days PTO

· 20 Additional Work-From-Home Days Annually

· Company-Paid Parking

· Hybrid Schedule (4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Remote)

· Modern Office Environment Featuring: Putting Green, Shuffleboard, Meditation room, Open Collaborative Workspace, Complimentary Snacks and Refreshments.

· Direct Mentorship from the Head of AI/ML

· Significant Career Growth Opportunity

· Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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