AI Platform Engineer

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago is seeking an AI Platform Engineer to provide operational support for enterprise AI services, starting with Claude Enterprise. The role combines platform operations with governance, compliance monitoring, and campus enablement.

You will collaborate with the CISO’s office, the Chief Privacy Officer, General Counsel, and academic units to ensure secure, governed AI services that deliver institutional value and scale with Claude adoption.

Responsibilities

• Administers Claude Enterprise: SCIM provisioning lifecycle (onboarding,

Job description

Department

OPS ITS - Artificial Intelligence and Automation

About The Department

IT Services (ITS) collaborates with campus partners to support the mission of the University of Chicago through the consistent delivery of high-quality solutions and services. We provide secure, stable, and reliable infrastructure and applications that support the mission of the University. ITS supports and enables faculty research and teaching with the effective use of technology, simplifies the technology experience for all users, identifies, manages, and mitigates technology risks for the University.

Job Summary

The AI Platform Engineer provides the operational support of the University of Chicago’s enterprise AI services. This position is responsible for the administration, governance support, compliance monitoring, adoption enablement, and workflow development for institutional AI platforms, beginning with Claude Enterprise. This is a hands‑on individual contributor role that combines enterprise platform operations with policy support and campus enablement. The position works across organizational boundaries, coordinating with the CISO’s office, the Chief Privacy Officer, General Counsel, and academic units to ensure AI services are secure, governed, and delivering institutional value. The role is designed to scale with Claude adoption and the University’s AI portfolio. As new AI tools and capabilities emerge, this position supports the institutional intake process for evaluation, governance alignment, and operational integration.

Responsibilities

• Administers Claude Enterprise: SCIM provisioning lifecycle (onboarding,