Associate AI Engineer at AHEAD

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, IT ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

Working knowledge of AI/ML fundamentals, including model types (transformers, embeddings, diffusion), data pipelines, and inference workflows
Proficiency in Python, with exposure to frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask
Familiarity with GenAI tooling (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.) and vector stores (Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate)
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of MLOps concepts—version control (Git, DVC), CI/CD, observability, and deployment best practices
Experience in at least one of the following: Academic or personal AI/ML projects; Internship or co-op in software or data engineering; Technical bootcamp or certificate program in AI, ML, or cloud computing; Certifications such as AWS Cloud
Think Big, Learn, and Be Curious; Innovative Thinkers; Enthusiastic Collaborators; Creative Problem Solvers; Curious Self-Starters

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively across teams and build positive relationships
Work on teams, collaborate on projects, and contribute to the overall successful delivery of projects
Demonstrate drive and proactiveness to get things done, be solutions-oriented, and enjoy solving complex problems
Demonstrate resourcefulness, curiosity, creativity, courage, critical thinking, and a desire to use technology to search for new and innovative solutions to problems
Exercise sound reasoning, ingenuity, and inclusive perspectives to analyze issues, solve problems, and make recommendations
Execute, manage competing priorities, and deliver to deadlines

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure

Automation

Analytics

Software Delivery

AHEAD

Digital transformation and cloud consulting services

About AHEAD

AHEAD specializes in digital transformation services, focusing on helping medium to large enterprises modernize their IT infrastructure. The company offers a range of services including cloud migration, automation, and infrastructure optimization, primarily using Microsoft Azure. AHEAD's products work by providing tailored consulting and managed services that guide clients through the complexities of digital transformation. What sets AHEAD apart from its competitors is its deep expertise in cloud solutions and a strong client-centric approach, which has been validated by achieving Gold Cloud Platform Competency with Azure. The company's goal is to empower organizations to take control of their digital transformation journeys and achieve sustainable success.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

BUYOUTCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Risks

Emerging cloud service providers offer similar services at lower costs.

Rapid technological advancements may outpace AHEAD's solution updates.

Economic downturns could reduce spending on digital transformation projects.

Differentiation

AHEAD specializes in digital transformation with a focus on cloud solutions.

The company achieved Gold Cloud Platform Competency with Microsoft Azure.

AHEAD offers tailored solutions for cloud migration and infrastructure optimization.

Upsides

Increased demand for hybrid cloud solutions aligns with AHEAD's expertise.

Growing interest in AI-driven IT operations presents new opportunities for AHEAD.

The rise of edge computing offers AHEAD opportunities in edge-to-cloud solutions.

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