Senior AI & ML Engineer

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
We are seeking a highly motivated and curious individual with a passion for artificial intelligence and its transformative potential in solving real-world business challenges. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys working with teams, and is eager to continuously learn and grow in the fast-evolving field of AI. If you are passionate about leveraging AI to solve business problems, have a strong desire to work with people, and driven by curiosity and innovation, we would love to hear from you.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Rapidly prototype and develop Generative AI products to meet evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to demonstrate AI product capabilities and refine them based on feedback.
• Define and analyze measurable metrics to evaluate product performance and drive business success using Generative AI and relevant technology.
• Assist in the design and development of a reusable Generative AI technology stack to support future innovations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between AI-driven solutions and business objectives.
• Continuously monitor AI trends and technologies to inform the development of innovative AI solutions.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Typically, Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Proficiency in Python and frameworks for Generative AI, such as LlamaIndex, LangChain, and PromptFlow.
• Strong experience working in cloud environments, with a preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with front-end development.
• Proficient in code management and version control systems, particularly GitHub.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within a team to achieve shared goals.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and methodologies for project management and development.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in cloud computation stacks, including deploying, managing, and scaling AI models is a plus.
• Experience with API management and integration is a plus.
• Experience with MLOps for operationalizing machine learning models is a plus.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computational Statistics, Data Science or related technical field or equivalent; Master's Degree preferred.
• Typically, 5+ year's work experience in Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning.
• Experience developing GenAI products preferred.
• Experience in machine learning, deep learning, information retrieval, natural language processing or data mining preferred.
• Applicable certifications preferred.

In Chicago, the base pay range for the Senior AI & ML Engineer role is $144,500 to $180,500. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.
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I n certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia , California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois , Maryland , Massachusetts , New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually.Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com .
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