AI Engineer

Chimes; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid holidays + PTO

Tickets at Work

Referral bonuses and recognition

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Chimes is seeking an AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy AI solutions in production that support mission-critical work. The role is remote within the USA, and candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

The team focuses on integrating LLMs and ML models into scalable apps and services, with emphasis on privacy and responsible AI. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in software/data/ML roles and hands-on production experience, plus Python, SQL, cloud and containers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in software engineering, data engineering, machine learning, or AI.
• Hands-on experience putting models or AI services into production.
• Degrees and certifications in CS/DS or related fields are preferred, but equivalent education and experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Integrate LLMs and machine-learning models into production apps, APIs, and microservices.
• Build data pipelines, vector databases, and generative AI applications using RAG and tools like LangChain or LlamaIndex.
• Fine-tune prompts and context to improve quality, reliability, and cost.
• Deploy to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and monitor performance, latency, and model drift.
• Apply data-privacy and governance practices, and assess models for bias and fairness.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud

Containers

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/DS or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Cloud Platforms

Containers

Job description

Description

Chimes | Data, AI & Automation | Remote Position Ready to move AI out of the demo and into production? We're looking for an AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy solutions that support mission-critical work.

Job Details

Location: This role is remote within the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Chimes does not provide visa sponsorship.

Individuals participating in the AbilityOne Program are encouraged to apply. AbilityOne participation is not required. Chimes will ensure individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

What You'll Do

• Integrate LLMs and machine-learning models into production apps, APIs, and microservices
• Build data pipelines, vector databases, and generative AI applications using RAG and tools like LangChain or LlamaIndex
• Fine-tune prompts and context to improve quality, reliability, and cost
• Deploy to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and monitor performance, latency, and model drift
• Apply data-privacy and governance practices, and assess models for bias and fairness

What You Bring

• 3+ years in software engineering, data engineering, machine learning, or AI
• Hands-on experience putting models or AI services into production
• Python, SQL, cloud, and containers are a plus
• Clear communication and sound judgment, especially when explaining what AI can and can't do

Degrees and certifications in computer science, data science, or related fields are preferred, but equivalent education and experience are welcome.

Compensation

This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States. Base salary is determined by the candidate's work location, along with skills, experience, and internal equity. The ranges below reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for each geographic tier:

• Tier 1 (Los Angeles, CA): $69.63 - $85.11 per hour
• Tier 2 (Washington, DC and Northern Virginia): $67.04 - $81.94 per hour
• Tier 3 (Baltimore, MD): $60.10 - $73.46 per hour
• Tier 4 (New Castle, DE and Dallas, TX): $57.56 - $70.36 per hour
• Tier 5 (Orlando, FL): $56.09 - $68.55 per hour

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Medical plan starting at $13.80/mo. The $6.90 is per pay period for the Minimum Value Health Plan.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D
• Employer-provided Long-Term Disability coverage for financial protection
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• 10 paid holidays + generous PTO
• Tickets at Work
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement