Senior Data & AI Engineer

Senior Data & AI Engineer

Downtown Chicago | Hybrid (Monday–Wednesday Onsite) | Direct Hire | $150K–$175K

TalentFish is casting a line for an exceptional Senior Data & AI Engineer to join one of the most exciting, forward-thinking organizations in the manufacturing industry!

This is not your typical engineering opportunity.

Our client is a high-growth, employee-owned organization with progressive leadership, a collaborative and genuinely fun work environment, and a reputation for innovation and industry leadership.

We're looking for a hands-on builder who loves turning complex data challenges and emerging AI capabilities into real-world business solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building scalable data pipelines, analytical models, and reusable data products using Python, SQL, Snowflake, and dbt.
• Developing Python applications, REST APIs, and data services that connect enterprise systems.
• Taking machine learning, forecasting, optimization, and Generative AI solutions from concept to production.
• Implementing automated testing, CI/CD, data-quality controls, monitoring, and modern engineering practices.
• Partnering with business leaders, data scientists, and engineers to solve meaningful business problems.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years in data engineering, machine learning engineering, software engineering, analytics engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong hands-on Python and advanced SQL skills.
• Experience building production-grade pipelines, cloud data solutions, and integrations across enterprise systems.
• Understanding of REST APIs, Git, automated testing, CI/CD, and the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with Snowflake, dbt, FastAPI, Azure, Terraform, MLOps, or Generative AI is a plus.
• Manufacturing or supply chain experience is highly desirable, but we're equally interested in curious engineers with strong business acumen and a passion for solving problems.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $150,000–$175,000 annual salary, depending on experience.
• Direct-hire opportunity with a growing, employee-owned organization.
• Innovative leadership that embraces new technology and ideas.
• Opportunity to build meaningful AI and data solutions that directly impact the business.
• Energetic, collaborative culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.
• Hybrid schedule: onsite Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Downtown Chicago.

Important: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Interested, or know someone who would be a great fit? Let's connect!

TalentFish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment offers are contingent upon applicable background screening requirements.

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