Engineering Jobs in River Grove Illinois Remote

About the Company

We are a dynamic and growing U.S. subsidiary of a leading Italian multinational manufacturing company. With a strong global presence and a commitment to innovation and excellence, we are seeking a Finance Manager to lead our financial operations in the U.S. and ensure alignment with the parent company’s financial strategy, reporting standards, and compliance requirements.

Position Summary

The Finance Manager will oversee all financial activities of the U.S. subsidiary, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. This role requires strong collaboration with the Italian parent company to ensure accurate and timely consolidation of financial data, adherence to the U.S. GAAP, and alignment with global financial policies and international regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Coordinate with the Italian parent company on group reporting, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international tax regulations, including reporting requirements and filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury functions.
• Implement and maintain internal controls, policies, and financial procedures.
• Liaise with external auditors, CPA firms, and other professional advisors to ensure compliance and support audits.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Supervise and develop a small finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, income tax and sales tax
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and across cultures, especially with European counterparts.
• Proficiency in Italian is a plus but not required.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary, with potential for annual performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, available after one year of employment with the Company
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and Paid Company Holidays
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Hybrid work options, depending on business needs
• Support for professional development, including training and continuing education opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a global environment with exposure to international finance
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #inauto

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• Analyze market trends and develop customized targeted sales strategies. May lead projects or have accountability for ongoing activities.
• Make outbound calls to prospective customers to identify and create sales opportunities.
• Provide insight to leadership on plans and goals for sales.
• Persuade the customer to buy by demonstrating how Robertshaw products meet their needs.
• Mentor junior inside sales representatives, train new members of the team and aid in the evaluation of team's performance.
• Close sales and lead customers through purchasing processes.
• Understand customer needs and offer solutions and support.
• Use product knowledge and persuasion to overcome customer objections.
• Troubleshoot/resolve customer issues. Solve complex problems and take broad perspective to identify solutions. Interpret internal and external issues and recommend best solutions/practices.
• Provide assistance to Commercial Quoting team.

• 8years' experience in inside sales or similar sales/customer service role with proven record in sales and demonstrated ability to handle complex deals
• Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quotas over the phone
• Previous cold calling phone sales experience, comfort talking to new people all day
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect and quickly engage with potential customers
• Specialized depth in sales.
• Energetic, professional, and friendly demeanor
• Ability to handle rejection and proceed on to the next potential customer with a positive attitude
• Ability to independently make decisions on pricing, terms or deal structure
• Results orientation
• Self-directedness
• Persistency and persuasiveness and strong negotiation skills
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Prior experience in white goods/appliance industry preferred

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred

The Role:

We are looking for a Director, Environmental Permitting, to lead and scale all environmental functions supporting development, permitting, construction, and operations of on-site power generation to support large data center loads across the U.S.

You will be responsible for leading all environmental strategy, permitting, compliance, and regulatory interface activities for Scale Microgrids Data Center business, providing executive-level oversight of environmental risk management across natural gas generation facilities, data center infrastructure, and electric transmission and distribution assets. You will establish environmental standards, manage agency relationships, oversee consultants, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and in full regulatory compliance.

This is a leadership role with strategic and operational accountability. Environmental risk can kill a project quietly and expensively, and this role ensures our portfolio moves forward with regulatory certainty, disciplined compliance, and long-term operational stability.

The role reports to our Chief Development Officer, Data Centers, and is based in either our NYC, Ridgewood, NJ, Santa Monica/Oakland, CA, or Chicago offices.

Key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute environmental strategies for all projects.
• Identify environmental risks early in project development and integrate mitigation strategies into siting, engineering, and financial modeling.
• Serve as the environmental authority for executive leadership.
• Build and lead the environmental team as the portfolio scales.

Permitting & Regulatory Strategy

• Direct permitting strategy for natural gas generation facilities, data centers, substations, transmission infrastructure, and distribution systems.
• Oversee federal, state, and local environmental permitting, including Clean Air Act permitting (Title V, PSD, minor source permits), Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401, stormwater and NPDES compliance, wetlands and listed species coordination, cultural resource coordination, and NEPA documentation where applicable.
• Develop permitting schedules aligned with project development milestones.
• Lead negotiations and interface with agencies, including the Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and local jurisdictions and water management districts.

Compliance & Operational Oversight

• Ensure compliance across development, construction, and operational phases.
• Establish internal environmental compliance frameworks and reporting systems.
• Oversee environmental audits and corrective action plans.
• Provide guidance on air emissions monitoring, water discharge compliance, waste management, and spill prevention.

Technical Oversight

• Direct environmental due diligence for land acquisition and project development.
• Oversee Phase I and II ESA processes.
• Evaluate site constraints related to wetlands, species, floodplains, and cultural resources.
• Interpret evolving federal and state environmental regulations and advise leadership accordingly.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, and Finance teams.
• Support investor diligence and lender technical reviews.
• Provide environmental risk summaries for board-level presentations.
• Manage third-party environmental consultants and budgets.

Work Environment

• Periodic travel to project locations
• A combination of office, field, and agency engagement responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive environmental experience in energy, utility, or infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing environmental programs or teams.
• Deep working knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Experience in permitting natural gas generation and electric infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of air permitting for combustion turbines or reciprocating engines.
• Experience interfacing directly with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-permit development timelines.
• Strong executive communication skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in environmental or related discipline.
• Professional certification (e.g., P.E., CEP, CHMM).
• Experience supporting data center infrastructure.
• GIS proficiency and ability to interpret spatial environmental data.
• Experience in microgrid or distributed energy development.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinker who understands how environmental decisions impact capital deployment and schedule.
• Calm and decisive under regulatory pressure.
• Able to balance compliance with development velocity.
• High ownership mindset.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Comfortable presenting to executive leadership and investors.

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales' employees include:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act Like an Owner
• Hustle
• Demand Results
• Go Together
• Evolve or Disappear

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.

About Scale Microgrids

Scale is redefining resilience, with advanced microgrids that go beyond traditional backup power solutions to give businesses the power to adapt and thrive amid all of today's growing energy challenges. As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power.

Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets. To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit .

About EQT

EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. To learn more about EQT, please visit .

Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

MB Attorney Search is partnering with a nationally recognized law firm to recruit an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join its technology-focused litigation practice in Chicago, IL.

This opportunity offers the chance to work on sophisticated patent litigation matters involving complex technologies. The role sits within a collaborative team that regularly handles high-stakes intellectual property disputes for innovative companies across technology-driven industries.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking an associate with three to seven years of intellectual property litigation experience, with a particular focus on patent litigation. This attorney will work closely with experienced litigators handling complex matters involving advanced technologies and will have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility within active cases.

The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation skills along with a technical background that supports work with sophisticated clients in technology and innovation sectors.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Handling patent litigation matters in federal courts and before the PTAB.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Managing discovery and assisting with case strategy.
• Working with technical experts and complex technical evidence.
• Conducting legal research and analysis on intellectual property issues.
• Collaborating with attorneys across a nationally respected intellectual property team.

Ideal Background

• 3–7 years of intellectual property litigation experience.
• Patent litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and articulate legal strategies effectively.
• Active bar license in Illinois or ability to obtain admission.

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Compensation

Salary range: $215,000 – $260,000, depending on experience and background.

The firm also offers performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply

Submit your resume to MB Attorney Search. Selected candidates will be invited to a confidential screening interview to discuss the opportunity and overall fit. All applications are handled with complete confidentiality and will only be shared with our client with the candidate's express permission.

About MB Attorney Search

MB Attorney Search is a Midwest-focused legal recruiting firm specializing in associate- and partner-level attorney placements, including both law firm and in-house roles. We are committed to ethical, relationship-driven recruiting and providing thoughtful, long-term career guidance.

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.

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

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.

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

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.