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$2,500 sign on bonus and $2,500 relocation (greater than 50 miles) – External Applicants Only.
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Outpatient Behavioral Health will provide behavioral health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs; plans treatment modalities, coordinates and follows treatment plans. Will provide crisis evaluation and intervention as needed. The QBHP is recognized as a Qualified Mental Health Professional under Medicaid Community-Based Mental Health Services Rule 140.
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree: Psychology; Social Work; Counseling; Related Field.
Experience Requirements
One of the following:
- Successfully completed 1,000 hours of practicum and/or internship under clinical and educational supervision
- One year of documented clinical experience under the supervision of a QMHP.
Other Requirements
Demonstrates an ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to a range of client situations; has the ability to accurately assess and diagnose; can develop treatment plans and interventions with clients; possesses interpersonal skills, professional attitude and understands the ethical standards of behavioral healthcare. Able to interpret rules and regulations. Possesses good written and oral communication skills. Has the ability to plan and organize their work. Is able to recognize signs of suicidal behavior, assess for lethality, and respond in a clinically appropriate manner.
Responsibilities
Key Accountability
- Performs diagnostic assessments, collects diagnostic information, and determines immediate treatment plan needs with patients. Requests medical consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
- Completes treatment plan in conjunction with patient, identifying goals/objectives that are connected to needs identified in the assessment.
- Provides behavioral health therapy to individuals, families and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs.
- Coordinates with Emergency Response Service and other crisis service teams for clients presenting who may be a danger to self or others.
- Maintains records in accordance with TrilliumPlace policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commercial Insurances.
- Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and patient needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.
Key Accountability
- Meets clinical productivity standards
- Meets compliance standards for all documentation and clinical charts.
Key Accountability
- Participates in in-service and competency training.
- Prepares special reports as needed on activities, and work group activities.
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $25.97per hour - $43.37per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit /benefits.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Systems Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in feature or system ownership within off-highway vehicle platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining, developing, and managing system-level requirements and supporting communication architecture using CAN or Ethernet-based networks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage system or feature development from concept through validation.
- Generate high-level requirements and decompose them into detailed functional and technical requirements.
- Break down complex features into structured system requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, validation, and controls.
- Support system architecture definition for off-highway vehicle applications.
- Work with CAN and/or Ethernet-based communication networks.
- Participate in system integration, validation, and issue resolution activities.
- Ensure traceability of requirements and compliance with system standards.
- Support documentation, reviews, and change management processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in systems engineering or feature ownership.
- Experience in off-highway, heavy equipment, or automotive domain.
- Strong experience in requirements generation and requirement decomposition.
- Knowledge of CAN (Controller Area Network) and/or Ethernet communication protocols.
- Understanding of system lifecycle processes (V-model preferred).
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with requirement management tools (DOORS, Polarion, etc.).
- Knowledge of embedded systems and control systems.
- Exposure to diagnostics and network architecture.
- Familiarity with safety standards and system validation processes
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Systems Engineer)
Location: Mossville, IL (onsite)
Duration: 12 months contract with possibility to extend
Pay range: $44/hr to $49/hr on W2 (all inclusive)
Position Summary:
The Senior Thermal Systems Engineer will lead the design, analysis, and development of thermal systems for battery modules. This includes performing CAE, maturing current designs, developing new concepts, and supporting technology advancement to ensure robust, efficient thermal performance.
Key Responsibilities
Thermal System & Product Design
- Lead the design and development of battery module thermal systems and associated components.
- Conduct CAE simulations using tools such as FlowEFD, Ansys, or Star‑CCM+.
- Mature ongoing thermal system designs to drawing release and final production.
- Develop new thermal concepts and drive continuous improvements across the product lifecycle.
Project Ownership
- Take extreme ownership of assigned components—from initial concept through design, manufacturing, validation, and production release.
- Ensure high‑quality, reliable designs that meet performance and safety requirements.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner daily with the battery module and battery system engineering teams.
- Support new technology development initiatives and integration efforts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline
- (Master’s degree acceptable with 6+ years relevant experience)
- 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical or thermal system design
Strong background in:
- Battery module/pack thermal design
- Thermal system integration
- CAE tools: FlowEFD, Ansys, Star‑CCM+
- No two‑year degrees accepted
- Internships do not count as part of required experience
- Experience in similar roles such as Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Additional Technical Requirements
Required
- Thermal engineering fundamentals
- Mechanical engineering principles
Desired
- Experience in battery technologies and advanced energy storage systems
- Understanding of manufacturing processes for thermal components
Soft Skills
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
- Highly self‑motivated and proactive
- Willingness to take ownership and drive projects to completion
Electrical Engineer 3 – Electronic Components
Mossville, IL
Role:
The Electronic component project engineer is responsible for executing component‑ and system‑level sustainment, obsolescence mitigation, and design control activities for legacy electronic products.
Responsibilities:
- Project Execution and Technical Leadership:
- Execute assigned legacy sustainment and obsolescence mitigation tasks/projects in alignment with approved plans
- Own technical deliverables for assigned components or design families, including analysis, documentation, and reviews
- Support project schedules by completing tasks on time and escalating risks or blockers early
- Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation
- Component Sustainment and Obsolescence Support:
- Identify and assess risks related to component end‑of‑life, supplier discontinuations, and long lead‑time parts
- Support mitigation activities such as component Last time buys, alternate part identification, and redesign efforts
- Maintain and update component sustainment plans and lifecycle status using proprietary tools.
- Design Control and Engineering Governance:
- Execute tasks under established design control processes, including documentation updates and technical reviews
- Support design control transfers, supplier changes, and engineering ownership transitions
- Prepare engineering evidence to support design decisions, design deviations, or change approvals
- Ensure engineering outputs meet design control and documentation standards
- Validation and Technical Analysis:
- Support component and system validation activities, including EMC, vibration, environmental, and functional testing
- Coordinate with internal and external labs to execute test plans and collect results
- Analyze test data and summarize findings to support sustainment or replacement decisions
- Utilize standard engineering tools and validation equipment as required
- Participate in NPI review meetings and provide validation coverage and test results to stake holders
- Supplier & Cross -Functional Collaboration:
- Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues and phase‑out notifications
- Support supplier assessments and technical reviews as needed
- Collaborate with system teams, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing partners
- Participate in project reviews, design reviews, and sustainment meetings
- Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Support regulatory and compliance activities (e.g., RoHS, CE, and other applicable standards)
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and corrective action efforts
Identify opportunities to improve data quality, processes, and engineering execution
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 4 years
- Degree requirement: Bachelors or Masters
- Do you accept internships as job experience: No
- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: No
Top 3 Skills
Experience working in NPI projects
Component obsolescence and sustainment knowledge
Communication skills
Additional Technical Skills
Electronic systems knowledge
Soft Skills
Communication skills, Agile
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 2-4 years in the manufacturing industry.
- Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Top 3 Skills
- Attention to details
- Communication in both verbal and writing
- Team player
Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
- Data collection analysis
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Blueprint reading
- Gages and measurements
- MS Office Software (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of internal combustion engines
(Desired)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology/science
- ASQ CQE certification
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Positive attitude, calm and patient, can handle urgent issues under stress.
WHO WE ARE
Delta Engineers, Architects, & Surveyors (Delta) is a multidisciplinary AEC firm founded in upstate New York in 1976. Along with our corporate headquarters located near the intersection of Interstates 81, 86 and 88, Delta has additional offices across Central New York and Chevy Chase, MD, together with remote team members located across the US. We deliver engineering and architectural design services for multiple market sectors along with providing environmental, survey, landscape architecture, and ecological services to public and private clients located throughout the continental US. Delta team members take advantage of terrific opportunities to advance professionally in a supportive team-oriented culture while enjoying generous compensation and benefits package.
WHO WE NEED
We are seeking a versatile and team-oriented Structural Project Engineer in our Structural Team, ideally located in the Syracuse or Albany, NY area, or at our Endwell, NY office. Candidates located outside the designated office locations may qualify for full remote work, subject to company policy. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. A PE is also required. Experience should include structural analysis, design, and detailing for concrete, steel, and aluminum structures. Experience with cable design is preferred.
The primary duties associated with this position include:
- The candidate should be proficient with the International Building Code (IBC); ASCE-7; ACI 318; ADM-2020; and AISC.
- Performing challenging 3-dimensional structural analyses and designs for a wide variety of clients using various state-of-the-art design software, including RISA 3D, SAP, RAM, and RISA Foundation.
- Responsible for serving as lead project engineer, i.e., taking responsibility for developing design, preparing detailed structural drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT, and specifications. This includes coordinating the work of junior team members and amongst other trades.
- Solving engineering problems using experience, judgment, and education and knowing when to ask for assistance when required.
- Write and review related reports for the services provided.
- Scoping projects and assisting project managers with proposal creation.
- Serving as a Quality Control reviewer for the designs of team members.
- Assisting the Team Leader in initiating, developing, and implementing continuous team improvement initiatives.
- Supporting structural work in our building projects within the Structural Facilities Group as workload warrants.
- Attending client meetings/presentations in the daytime or evenings.
- Communicating with client representatives, contractors, and suppliers.
- Participating in site visits/inspections/documentation during construction.
- Work on a variety of projects including schools, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and governmental projects.
- This position requires an individual that has strong technical abilities with good organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced market.
Additional duties will include preparing structural designs; prepare structural design summaries and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT; consider alternate designs and value engineering; and meeting scheduled project deadlines.
Delta is driven to exceed our clients' expectations on every project. Accordingly, the successful applicant for this position must be willing to occasionally work adjusted hours/overtime.
WHAT WE OFFER
Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities along with an internal equity and alignment with market area data.)
The following are a few of the benefits that we offer:
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Optional Vision, LTD and Term Life Insurance
- Enhanced Short Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Professional Licensing Reimbursement
- Recruitment Bonus Program
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Our biotech client is seeking a Communications Project Manager to support Corporate Communications and R&D Communications in a part-time freelance capacity.
This is an ongoing 20 hours/week role with an expected duration of 6 months, with potential to extend. This position is fully remote and you will be reporting directly to the VP, Enterprise Communications.
The Communications Project Manager will serve as an operational and organizational engine for two fast-moving communications teams. This role ensures projects progress on schedule, leadership receives accurate and timely reporting, and executive-ready materials are consistently delivered. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, experienced in cross-functional communications, and comfortable working directly with senior leaders.
Responsibilities
- Compile weekly project updates for the VP to support executive staff meeting discussions.
- Prepare and maintain monthly team reports for Corporate Communications and R&D Communications.
- Build quarterly business reviews (QBRs), consolidating inputs from multiple workstreams into executive-ready presentations.
- Create and update executive briefing books (1-2 per week), synthesizing complex information into clear, strategic narratives.
- Attend weekly team meetings (Wednesdays at 10 AM PST and Thursdays at 11 AM PST), maintaining agendas, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring all commitments are completed.
- Coordinate project inputs across cross-functional partners; track progress, identify risks, and flag blockers.
- Gather updates from stakeholders and ensure completeness, clarity, and alignment to team priorities.
- Synthesize themes across projects to identify patterns, insights, and strategic throughlines for reporting.
- Prepare materials in polished, executive-ready formats.
- Maintain project trackers, shared documents, and operational workflows across Airtable, OneNote, and Teams.
- Support the operational organization of both communications teams as they undergo structural changes, helping maintain consistency, accountability, and predictable information flow.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, communications, executive support, or similar roles
- Experience supporting executive communications or communications teams.
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success managing multiple deadlines and stakeholder inputs.
- Proactive, self-starting working style with a Type A attention to detail.
- Exceptional written communication skills and comfort preparing executive-level materials.
- Ability to confidently engage senior leaders to request updates, clarify details, and push for high quality inputs.
- Comfortable synthesizing information and identifying key themes, insights, and priorities.
- Strong collaboration skills and a personable, professional presence.
Software Required:
- Airtable
- Workfront
- PowerPoint
- OneNote
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data.
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.Email Your Resume In Word To
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Job Title: Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency)
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Alternate location: Or home based anywhere in the US
Industry: Ecommerce (Amazon Agency)
Channel: Mostly Amazon and
Direct Reports: Team of 5-6 Analysts
Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization
Job ID: ZR_9557_JOB
Remote work policy: Full remote
Job Seniority: Executive Level, Middle Management Level
Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)
Company Ownership: Privately Owned
Industry(ies): Ecommerce, Consumer Goods,
Function(s): eCommerce,
Region(s): Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Area, New Orleans, NORTH AMERICA, USA, Dallas, California, Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach, Houston, Colorado, Connecticut, San Francisco Area, Florida, Miami, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City area, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Washington
Company Description
Our client is a well-established ecommerce services organization that supports brands in building and scaling their presence across major online marketplaces (Amazon and mostly). With a long-standing track record in digital commerce, the firm provides strategic and operational support spanning retail, media, creative and performance enablement. Its environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on translating complexity into clear business value.
Objective of the Role
Our client is seeking a Director of Analytics & Insights to lead the strategic development of its measurement and insights capability. This individual will define how performance is measured, interpreted and communicated across client engagements, with a particular focus on ecommerce, digital advertising effectiveness and broader brand growth.
The role is designed for a senior leader who can combine technical depth with business judgment. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for analytics and reporting, strengthen the quality of insight generation across the organization, and help create scalable frameworks that enable client teams to translate data into action. This position will also play an important role in shaping how advanced tools, automation and artificial intelligence support a modern analytics function.
Ideal Profile
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ecommerce analytics, digital advertising measurement and commercial insight generation, ideally gained within a brand-led environment, an agency, or a similarly complex client-facing business. A deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems is essential, particularly in relation to Amazon advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, omnichannel measurement and upper-funnel media effectiveness.
This person should be equally credible in technical and executive settings: capable of engaging with analysts, data partners and technical teams while also presenting clear, actionable conclusions to senior leadership. The right profile will combine strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring structure to an evolving function.
Responsibilities
- Define and advance the analytics and insights vision for the organization.
- Establish scalable measurement frameworks covering retail performance, advertising effectiveness, brand growth and operational health.
- Lead and develop the analytics team, strengthening capabilities, role clarity and professional growth.
- Create clear standards for reporting, dashboards and insight delivery across client accounts.
- Improve the quality of interpretation by ensuring data is translated into commercial recommendations and action plans.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced ecommerce measurement, including Amazon Marketing Cloud and omnichannel analytics.
- Partner with internal technology and engineering teams to improve data infrastructure, automation and reporting efficiency.
- Evaluate the current operating model and clarify ownership between analytics, reporting and client-facing teams.
- Support the development of advanced analyses that go beyond standard dashboard reporting and provide deeper strategic value.
- Ensure analytical output remains relevant, accurate, decision-oriented and aligned with the evolving needs of clients and the business.
Requirements
- Significant experience in analytics and insights leadership, including team management.
- Strong expertise in digital advertising measurement and ecommerce performance analysis.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Amazon advertising tools, metrics and measurement methodologies, including Amazon Marketing Cloud.
- Familiarity with omnichannel measurement, customer journey analysis and upper-funnel media evaluation.
- Advanced capability in SQL and experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Looker or similar tools.
- Working knowledge of statistical or analytical tools such as Python, R or equivalent.
- Ability to design measurement frameworks that connect media investment to broader business outcomes.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis for non-technical audiences.
- Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
IDR is hiring for a 6 Month Contract to Hire Technical Product Owner
Join a leading organization in the data technology sector, where innovation and agility drive success. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to influence key data engineering initiatives, collaborating across diverse teams to deliver impactful digital products. If you're passionate about data solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess a strong technical acumen, this is your chance to make a difference and grow your career.
Position Overview for the Technical Product Owner:
• Act as a pivotal link between Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders to facilitate successful technology delivery across digital products
• Manage and prioritize data engineering product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, leading refinement sessions and sprint planning
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
• Utilize data and AI tools to analyze issues, optimize workflows, and maintain high quality in product artifacts
Requirements for the Technical Product Owner:
• Proven experience in stakeholder interaction and managing product backlogs in an Agile environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively
• Proficiency with SQL, data engineering processes, and related technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, SSIS, and Azure Data Lake
• Familiarity with Microsoft tech stack and data delivery tools is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and successful delivery of technical products
What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours, supporting a dynamic team that values innovation and autonomy
• Competitive pay rate of $60-68/hr, leading to an annualized salary of approximately $135,000 + 10% STIP
• Be part of a company with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technology adoption
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven processes and advanced data engineering tools
Why IDR?
• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
REMOTE
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Applied AI Engineer
Compensation:
- Up to $150,000 base salary (direct hire w2 only, no c2c, no 1099), (flexibility on base salary for exceptional experience)
Location:
- Hybrid / Onsite - Greater Kansas City Metro Area
- 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote
- Candidates must currently reside in the KC metro area or be willing to relocate within a reasonable timeframe
- Fully remote candidates cannot be considered
Work Authorization:
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- No current or future visa sponsorship available
Engagement Type:
- Full time, direct hire only
- No third-party agencies, consulting firms, C2C, or 1099 arrangements
About the Opportunity
Vaco Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global enterprise organization with a strong technology footprint, including a proprietary SaaS platform and a technology?enabled services business.
The organization is making a focused investment in artificial intelligence to improve internal efficiency, modernize workflows, and embed intelligent capabilities into its software platform. This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility, with a mandate to build and deploy AI systems that have real, production level impact.
The Role
As an Applied AI Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating AI across internal systems and a customer facing SaaS platform. You will work hands on with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI tooling to automate processes, build internal tools, and deliver intelligent product features.
This is a production focused role operating at the intersection of engineering, product, and business operations, with close collaboration across teams in a hybrid/onsite environment. (3-days per week onsite in Greater Kansas City Metro Area, 2-days remote work.)
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build scalable AI powered services and tools to streamline internal workflows across multiple teams (e.g., operations, content, sales, support).
- Develop and deliver intelligent features within a proprietary SaaS platform.
- Integrate, manage, and optimize multiple LLMs and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI style, Anthropic style, or comparable providers).
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including guidance on architecture, best practices, and performance.
- Build and maintain backend systems and APIs that support AI functionality across products and services.
- Design infrastructure for model serving, orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
- Implement fallback strategies, model routing, and cost performance optimization.
- Partner cross functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to identify high impact AI opportunities.
- Apply best practices related to data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI use.
- Stay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, and MLOps, introducing new approaches where appropriate.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of engineering experience with multiple years of experience in a production environment deploying AI/ML applications or infrastructure.
- Proven experience applying LLMs or similar AI models to real business or product challenges.
- Strong backend engineering skills (Python and/or TypeScript preferred).
- Experience with AI/ML orchestration and deployment tools (e.g., LangGraph style frameworks, Airflow like systems, Kubeflow, Ray, or workflow automation tools).
- Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Front end development experience in areas like React, Node.js, Web Development, front end web product design
- Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, logging, and evaluation.
- Knowledge of data privacy, security, and ethical AI considerations.
- Experience supporting SaaS platforms or technology driven products is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Passion for applying AI in practical, high impact ways.
Why This Role
- High visibility and ownership of AI initiatives
- Opportunity to build AI systems that directly impact business outcomes
- Emphasis on production grade systems, not experimentation alone
- Collaborative, hybrid environment with close access to stakeholders
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.