Associate AI Engineer / AI Engineer at Applied Systems in Chicago, IL

Summary: Applied Systems is transforming the insurance industry by building innovative software and services. They are seeking an Associate AI Engineer / AI Engineer to enhance data solutions and AI initiatives, collaborating with various teams to design and deliver AI-powered user experiences. Responsibilities: - Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data Science leaders to design and deliver AI-powered user experiences in our dashboard products - Build and integrate conversational AI solutions (e.g., Vertex AI, Generative AI APIs) into Applied’s products - Use AI tools responsibly (e.g., code assistance, test generation, analysis, and documentation) to accelerate velocity and improve quality while validation outputs and ownership of contributions to the customer experience - 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 - Stay current on advancements in Google Cloud, conversational AI, and applied AI engineering - Assist senior engineers and scientists on larger initiatives to scale AI capabilities across the platform Required Qualifications: - 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 - Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Google Cloud tools such as Vertex AI, Dialogflow, or BigQuery - Familiarity with dashboards/visualization tools (Looker, Tableau, or Power BI) - Version control knowledge (Git) Required Skills: Python, SQL, Data Science concepts, Predictive modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Conversational AI, Google Cloud Platform, APIs, Google Cloud Vertex AI, Dialogflow, BigQuery, Dashboard visualization tools, Version control, Curiosity, Eagerness to experiment Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Holiday and Vacation Time, Health & Wellness Days, A Bonus Day for Your Birthday