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Ares Management Corporation (\"Ares\" or the \"Firm\") is a publicly traded, leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $572 billion of assets under management (\"AUM\") and approximately 4,100 employees. We seek to deliver attractive returns across each of our strategies and believe our investment groups are market leaders based on assets under management and investment performance. Our distinct but complementary teams have the ability to invest across a company's capital structure, from senior debt to common equity. The Firm was built upon the fundamental principle that each group benefits from being part of the broader platform. We believe the synergies from this multi-asset strategy provides our professionals with insights into industry trends, access to significant deal flow and the ability to assess relative value.

Since our inception in 1997, we have adhered to a disciplined investment philosophy that focuses on delivering compelling risk-adjusted investment returns throughout market cycles. We believe our growth in becoming one of the largest alternative asset managers is a testament to our experienced management team, our focus on performance and our high-quality investor base, which includes large pension funds, university endowments, sovereign wealth funds, banks and insurance companies.

Ares is currently searching for a highly motivated, diligent teammate to join as a full time Associate in our Ares Insurance Solutions (\"AIS\") Strategy Group. AIS is our dedicated, in-house team that seeks to provide asset management, origination, risk analytics, capital, and M&A services to insurance clients globally. The team currently manages ~$25Bn of AUM across a broadly diversified asset portfolio and is the investment manager, capital solutions provider and corporate development partner to Aspida, a leading U.S. life and annuity insurance and reinsurance company.

The AIS Strategy Group consists of investment professionals working directly with the heads of AIS and leaders across Ares to source, evaluate and implement upon our highest priority growth initiatives. Projects led by this group include management company acquisitions, minority investments, strategic partnerships, global expansion, and business development.

The group seeks to strategically deploy Ares, Aspida, and third-party capital in accretive opportunities that enhance our current capabilities and / or expand our product offerings. The Associate will provide support for the sourcing, evaluation and execution of potential new pivotal initiatives for Ares Management and AIS. Key role responsibilities include:

• Performing detailed financial and market analysis that forms the basis for decisions on investments of the firm
• Preparing complex excel financial models
• Screening new investment opportunities
• Preparing investment committee memos and board presentations
• Analyzing investment performance including maintaining and updating financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities
• Assisting in investment closings and diligence
• Supporting strategic projects for new business development initiatives across the AIS and the firm
• Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related field (MBA or CFA a plus)
• 2 - 4 years of relevant investment banking, consulting, or principal investing preferably with focus on asset management / financial services or insurance
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness. The AIS Corporate Strategy Group is often required to work with sensitive information and a candidate must be willing and able to handle this information appropriately
• Self-motivated with the ability to set priorities, multitask, and monitor own workload to meet deadlines
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work well with limited supervision
• Private equity caliber drive and ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
• Creative problem solver
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000.00 - $200,000.00. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

We are seeking a curious and motivated AI & Systems Operations Associate to join our team in Chicago. This is an entry-level opportunity ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is excited about artificial intelligence and interested in how emerging technologies can improve the way businesses operate.You do not need to be an AI programmer or have a technical degree. What matters most is that you are analytical, tech-comfortable, and naturally curious about AI tools and new technologies. If you regularly explore tools like ChatGPT, enjoy learning new platforms, and like figuring out smarter ways to solve problems, this role could be a great fit.

You will work closely with internal teams to help support AI tools, operational systems, and technology-driven workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting and maintaining internal operational systems and technology platforms
• Use AI tools to help improve workflows, research solutions, and increase efficiency
• Review and monitor AI-generated outputs to ensure accuracy and usefulness
• Help identify opportunities to streamline internal processes through technology
• Support the adoption and use of new tools and systems across teams
• Assist with documentation, testing, and improvement of technology-driven workflows
• Stay informed on emerging AI tools and technologies that may benefit the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (any field – Liberal Arts, Business, Technology, etc.)
• Strong curiosity about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
• Comfortable using modern technology platforms and software tools
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or similar platforms
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Ability to work hybrid in Chicago (3 days per week in-office)

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Exposure to workflow or contract management platforms such as Ironclad
• Internship or academic experience involving technology, research, or operations
• Interest in legal technology, legal operations, or business systems
• Basic understanding of automation, AI tools, or digital workflows

CNC / Mold / AI Manufacturing Engineer (Training Provided)

Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Precision Tooling

【About the Company】

FTC USA is building a next-generation precision manufacturing center in the United States.

Our mission is to combine advanced tooling expertise with AI technologies to create the next generation of intelligent manufacturing systems.

We offer a unique opportunity for engineers to grow from CNC machining to mold design and eventually AI-driven manufacturing engineering.

【International Training Program】

We believe in investing in people. Even if you do not have prior CNC experience, we provide a structured training program that includes:

• On-the-job technical training
• Hands-on machining training
• International training opportunities

Selected engineers will have the opportunity to receive advanced training at our R&D centers in Taiwan and/or Japan, where they will learn from highly experienced tooling and manufacturing engineers.

This program allows engineers to develop world-class precision manufacturing skills.

【Career Development Path】

If you are willing to accept training arrangements in Taiwan and/or Japan, the future career development and salary growth path is as follows:

Level: Level 1

Position: CNC Engineer

Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000

Level: Level 2

Position: Mold Design Engineer

Salary Range: $120,000 – $160,000

Level: Level 3

Position: AI Mold Engineer

Salary Range: $160,000 – $220,000+

You will receive continuous training and mentorship to progress through these levels.

【Key Responsibilities】

CNC Engineering

• Learn and operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers
• Develop CAM programs using software such as Mastercam, NX, or Powermill
• Manufacture high-precision mold components
• Work with EDM and wire-EDM machining processes
• Perform precision measurements and quality control with CMM
• Implement CNC automation and digital manufacturing platform

Mold Design & Manufacturing Integration

• Participate in precision mold design
• Support mold structure design, cooling systems, and gating systems
• Work with machining teams to optimize manufacturability
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Support mold assembly and troubleshooting

AI-Driven Manufacturing Development (Advanced Level)

• Apply AI technologies to improve mold design and manufacturing
• Develop intelligent machining optimization strategies
• Support predictive maintenance systems
• Participate in smart manufacturing and digital twin initiatives

【Qualifications】

We welcome candidates with strong interest in manufacturing engineering.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Strong interest in advanced manufacturing technologies
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Willingness to learn CNC machining and mold manufacturing
• Ability to work in a hands-on engineering environment.
• Can join the training program in Taiwan and/or Japan for first few months.

Preferred (but not required)

• Experience with CNC machining or CAM software
• Experience with CAD software
• Experience in mechanical design
• Knowledge of automation or manufacturing systems

No prior CNC machining experience is required. Training will be provided.

【What We Offer】

• Competitive salary and career growth opportunities
• Structured engineering career development
• Hands-on training with advanced manufacturing equipment
• Paid international training opportunities in Taiwan and Japan
• Mentorship from experienced manufacturing engineers
• Opportunity to work in next-generation smart manufacturing

【Why Join Us】

This is a rare opportunity to develop expertise in precision manufacturing, mold engineering, and AI-driven production systems.

You will gain exposure to global manufacturing technologies and international engineering teams, while building a long-term career in advanced manufacturing.

【Apply Now】

If you are passionate about engineering and excited about the future of manufacturing, we encourage you to apply.

Why Zensar?

We’re a bunch of hardworking, fun-loving, people-oriented technology enthusiasts. We love what we do, and we’re passionate about helping our clients thrive in an increasingly complex digital world. Zensar is an organization focused on building relationships with our clients and with each other—and happiness is at the core of everything we do. In fact, we’re so into happiness that we’ve created a Global Happiness Council, and we send out a Happiness Survey to our employees each year. We’ve learned that employee happiness requires more than a competitive paycheck, and our employee value proposition—grow, own, achieve, learn (GOAL)—lays out the core opportunities we seek to foster for every employee. Teamwork and collaboration are critical to Zensar’s mission and success, and our teams work on a diverse and challenging mix of technologies across a broad industry spectrum. These industries include banking and financial services, high-tech and manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, retail, and consumer services. Our employees enjoy flexible work arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), among other benefits. If you are looking for a place to have an immediate impact, to grow and contribute, where we work hard, play hard, and support each other, consider joining team Zensar!

QA / Quality Engineering Delivery Lead

Location: Secaucus, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time / Contract

Experience: 12–15 years

Domain: Retail

Role Overview

We are seeking a QA / Quality Engineering Delivery Lead to own end-to-end quality delivery while driving QE transformation and modernization initiatives, including AI-augmented testing and intelligent automation frameworks. This role demands a tool-agnostic automation mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to balance BAU delivery with future-ready QE transformation, leveraging GPT-based testing and AI-led quality practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own quality outcomes across programs, releases, and product lines
• Lead day-to-day BAU QA delivery, including:
• Test planning & execution
• Defect management
• Release validation and go/no-go readiness
• Drive QE assessments and build continuous improvement & transformation roadmaps
• Define and execute modern test automation strategies across:
• UI, API, Mobile, and End-to-End (E2E) automation
• Lead AI-augmented testing initiatives, including:
• GPT/LLM-based test case generation
• Intelligent test design and risk-based testing
• Self-healing automation and test optimization
• Promote shift-left and shift-right testing by partnering with:
• Product Management
• Engineering
• DevOps and SRE teams
• Embed quality early in the SDLC through CI/CD and cloud-native testing
• Establish and track quality metrics, KPIs, and dashboards
• Provide clear visibility into quality status, risks, and dependencies for senior stakeholders
• Mentor QA/QE teams and foster a continuous improvement and innovation culture.

Required Skills & Experience

Must Have

• 10–14 years of experience in QA / Quality Engineering
• Proven leadership experience managing QA/QE teams in Agile & DevOps environments
• Strong hands-on expertise in test automation frameworks, including:
• Selenium, Playwright, Cypress (any one or more)
• Exposure to Tricentis Tosca (preferred but not mandatory)
• Solid experience in:
• API & integration testing
• Test data management
• Defect lifecycle management
• Demonstrated experience conducting:
• QE maturity assessments
• Automation ROI analysis
• QE transformation planning
• Ability to manage BAU delivery alongside modernization and innovation initiatives
• Strong Retail domain experience (POS, eCommerce, supply chain, merchandising systems preferred)

AI-Augmented & Intelligent QE (Mandatory Focus)

• Hands-on or leadership experience with AI-driven QE practices, including:
• GPT / LLM-based test case & test scenario generation
• AI-assisted exploratory testing
• Intelligent test selection, prioritization, and impact analysis
• Experience building or adopting intelligent automation frameworks with:
• Self-healing capabilities
• Dynamic locators & adaptive scripts
• Familiarity with:
• Generative AI usage in QE pipelines
• Prompt engineering for test generation
• Ability to operationalize AI in QE, not just PoCs

Zensar believes that diversity of backgrounds, thought, experience, and expertise fosters the robust exchange of ideas that enables the highest quality collaboration and work product. Zensar is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Zensar is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Zensar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. Accommodation made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodation once hired.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work with Zensar. Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified applicants for certain positions.

Zensar values your privacy. We’ll use your data in accordance with our privacy statement located at:

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

We are looking for a senior business development leader to drive growth in the rapidly expanding AI Data Center construction and infrastructure market. This role is ideal for a strategic professional with strong industry relationships and a proven track record of winning large-scale AI / hyperscale data center projects.

The successful candidate will lead business development initiatives, build strategic partnerships, and secure high-value projects within the AI and hyperscale data center ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development strategy for AI and hyperscale data center construction projects

• Identify and secure new opportunities with AI companies, hyperscalers, developers, and data center operators

• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers

• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to contract closure

• Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, construction, and project management

• Track industry trends, emerging technologies, and market opportunities in AI infrastructure

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships

• Strong background in data center development, construction, or mission-critical infrastructure

• Demonstrated success in securing large-scale data center or AI infrastructure projects

• Established network with hyperscalers, AI companies, developers, or colocation providers

• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Chief of Staff – AI & Automation

Location: New York, NY (Midtown)

Work Model: Primarily in-office (4+ days per week)

Bullpen is partnering with a growing New York City real estate investment sales platform to recruit a Chief of Staff – AI & Automation to help modernize and scale the business through technology, automation, and AI-driven workflows.

This is a newly created role designed to improve operational efficiency, streamline internal systems, and help leadership implement new technologies across a high-performing brokerage team.

The position will work closely with senior leadership to identify operational bottlenecks, implement AI and automation tools, and build scalable processes that allow the business to operate more efficiently as it continues to grow.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building systems, implementing technology, and solving complex business problems through automation and data.

The Role

The Chief of Staff – AI & Automation will sit at the intersection of operations, technology, and strategy, helping implement systems and tools that improve how the organization operates day to day.

This individual will help streamline workflows, improve data management, and ensure new systems are successfully implemented and adopted across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows and operational processes

• Implement AI tools and automation solutions across the business

• Optimize CRM systems and internal technology platforms

• Manage system integrations and external technology vendors

• Improve internal data management and reporting processes

• Partner with leadership to drive operational initiatives and technology adoption

• Help implement tools that support marketing, deal tracking, and client communication

• Ensure successful rollout and training of new systems across the organization

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a builder and operator who enjoys implementing technology solutions that make businesses run more efficiently.

Candidates may come from consulting, technology, proptech, or operational roles where they have led initiatives involving automation, CRM systems, or digital transformation.

Experience working in fast-paced or entrepreneurial environments is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Approximately 7–10 years of professional experience

• Experience implementing automation, AI, or digital transformation initiatives

• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar platforms

• Experience managing system implementations or technical integrations

• Strong project management and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams

Real estate experience is helpful but not required.

Looking for a 10+ years of experience in full stack software development, including front-end, back-end, and database technologies in Bothell, WA and its an onsite role.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field preferred
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks such as Python, JavaScript, Java, Next JS, Node.js, React js
• Strong working experience with GenAI, LLM Models, MCP, Vector DB, RAG, Vertex AI, Agentic AI frameworks like NGA, ADK or LangChain/LangGraph, creating AI agents.
• Strong experience with Cloud platforms like GCP, Azure or AWS and cloud technologies like OpenStack, Terraform, Ansible or Chef
• Experience working with LLM observability, analytics, evaluations, testing and annotation using tools like LangSmith, LangFuse, Streamlit, Arize or similar tools.
• Strong experience working with AI/ML development
• Strong experience working with Databases like Cassandra, MongoDB or similar.
• Strong understanding and working experience of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, Caching and related technologies
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git, and experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, Maven, Nexus, JFrog or Sonar
• Strong experience in Unit and Function testing using Junit, Mockito/JMock, Selenium, Robot, Cucumber, SoapUI or Postman
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and providing technical leadership to other engineers.

• Nice to have skills:
• Google CCAI platform (DialogFlow), Vertex AI, Graph QL, BigQuery, Conversation Graph, LLM as Judge

We're hiring an AI Conversation Designer

Sci-Rec are currently partnering with a fast-growing AI SaaS company transforming behavioral health.

This isn't just about building chatbots. It's about designing AI that navigates some of the most sensitive, high-stakes conversations in healthcare.

You'll be the bridge between human psychology and LLMs,crafting the voice, logic, and flow of AI agents that genuinely help people at their most vulnerable.

What you'll be doing: Designing dialogue flows for complex clinical workflows. Building the behavioral logic that keeps AI empathetic under pressure. Turning interaction data into sharper, more human conversations.

You're the right fit if you: Have 4+ years in conversation design, UX, or HCI with an LLM/agentic AI focus Obsess over the nuance of language Thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments Know your way around model constraints, temperature, and prompt logic

Bonus points for a background in linguistics, cognitive science, or psychology.

Early-stage. Meaningful equity. Genuinely important work.

**Federal Project - Applicant must be a United States Citizen**

Baer is looking for Platform Developer for a 12 months Federal Project located in Herndon, VA.

Title: Platform Developer

Location: Hybrid - Herndon, VA (Mon-Thur)

Duration: 12 months

Rate: All-inclusive

Alignment: W2 or C2C

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled AI Platform Developer with experience in building and supporting AI/ML solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills, hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks, and experience deploying AI models in cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy machine learning and deep learning models.
• Build and maintain scalable AI platform components and pipelines.
• Perform data acquisition, preprocessing, feature engineering, and analysis.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineering teams to integrate AI solutions into applications.
• Support model deployment, monitoring, and optimization using MLOps best practices.
• Work with large datasets using big data tools and distributed systems.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building and supporting AI/ML solutions
• Strong programming skills in Python (knowledge of R, Java, or C++ is a plus).
• Good understanding of Machine Learning and Deep Learning, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning techniques.
• Hands-on experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, and scikit-learn.
• Experience with data processing, SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Apache Spark and large-scale data processing.
• Solid foundation in mathematics and statistics (linear algebra, probability, calculus).

Company Overview:

Baer provides best-in-class engagement experiences for our consultants. Our job requirements are carefully vetted and are typically associated with pivotal programs offering tremendous opportunities to expand your skills leveraging the latest solutions.

Baer is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

ALL OPEN JOBS

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Title: AI Research Scientist

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
• Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
• Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
• Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
• Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
• Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
• Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.

Educational Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.

Industry Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
• Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
• Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
• Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
• Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
• Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
• Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
• Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA