Principal Software Engineer - AI (Hybrid in Oak Brook, IL) at Chamberlain Group

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

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Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years working with LLMs or agentic AI systems
Proven experience building LLM-powered agents that interact with external tools and APIs
Demonstrated work with agent orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, CAMEL, AutoGen)
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in AI productization, intelligent automation, or AI-native user interfaces
Experience in AI infrastructure, prompt engineering, or fine-tuning LLMs (strong plus)
Prior experience working in autonomous systems, virtual assistants, or cognitive agents (highly desirable)
Video intelligence systems, Computer Vision (strong plus)
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI features within Chamberlain products such as video-based search using LLMs, chatbot interfaces for search and AI-generated insight, backend pipelines and APIs for AI feature delivery
Architect and build agentic AI systems using LLMs, RAG, tool integration, and orchestration frameworks
Design role-based architectures where agents collaborate through coordination protocols and memory management
Build, test, and optimize pipelines using tools such as LangChain, LangGraph, and CAMEL
Develop systems for agent reasoning, planning, and long-term memory retrieval to enable contextual conversations and task execution
Work across product, engineering, and AI research teams to ensure scalable and performant deployment of assistants
Drive decision-making around tooling, infrastructure, observability, and production-readiness
Mentor engineers across the org in AI-native engineering patterns, architecture, and LLM ecosystem evolution
Ensure end-to-end delivery across frontend, backend, and ML components, and drive code quality, scalability, and maintainability best practices
Act as the technical voice in roadmap discussions and sprint planning
Define engineering workflows, coding standards, and agile practices
Track and improve delivery velocity, quality metrics, and GenAI tool adoption
Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams
Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LLMsRAGLangChainLangGraphCAMELAgentic AITool IntegrationOrchestration FrameworksAPIsAI PipelinesVideo SearchChatbots

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or hybrid, and where is it located?

This is a hybrid role based in Oak Brook, IL.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and technologies are required for this Principal Software Engineer role?

The role requires expertise in architecting agentic AI systems using LLMs, RAG, tool integration, orchestration frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and CAMEL, along with skills in agent reasoning, planning, memory management, and end-to-end delivery across frontend, backend, and ML components.

What is the team structure or work environment like at Chamberlain Group?

You'll work across product, engineering, and AI research teams, mentoring engineers org-wide, acting as the technical voice in roadmap discussions, and driving agile practices in a collaborative environment focused on AI-native experiences.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Software Engineer position?

A strong candidate is hands-on and experienced in leading the design and development of agentic AI systems with LLMs, capable of architecting scalable solutions, mentoring teams, and driving end-to-end delivery with a passion for AI that reasons, acts, and collaborates autonomously.

Chamberlain Group

Smart home access control solutions provider

About Chamberlain Group

Chamberlain Group specializes in intelligent access solutions, focusing on smart home connectivity and access control systems. Their main products include garage door openers, commercial door openers, and gate operators, which can be professionally installed or purchased as DIY options for enhanced home security and convenience. The myQ app is a key feature that allows users to control their access points remotely, providing added security and convenience. Unlike many competitors, Chamberlain Group combines high-quality hardware with a smart home ecosystem that supports both direct sales and partnerships with professional installers. The company's goal is to lead in the access solutions market while ensuring customer satisfaction and promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Oak Brook, IllinoisHeadquarters

1954Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Hardware, Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees