AI Tech Lead

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an AI Tech Lead to guide architecture and hands-on development of production-grade AI systems. You will mentor engineers, shape long-term AI strategy, and lead high-impact projects for clients.

The role blends technical leadership with hands-on delivery, focusing on Databricks, generative AI, and cloud-based MLOps to deliver enterprise-scale AI solutions.

Qualifications

• Expertise with Databricks and building production-grade AI systems.
• Experience deploying large language model solutions and RAG architectures.
• Excellent communication skills with client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural decisions for advanced AI initiatives and mentor engineers.
• Hands-on development across Databricks, LLMs, and MLOps.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and translate into design and delivery.

Skills

Databricks

LLM Deployment

RAG architectures

LangChain

LangGraph

Production AI systems

Client facing

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

A growing technology and analytics organization is seeking an AI Tech Lead to join its team in a full time capacity. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced AI professional who enjoys building production grade AI systems and guiding technical strategy. The environment leverages technologies including Databricks, Large Language Models, LangChain, LangGraph, Retrieval Augmented Generation, cloud platforms, and modern MLOps tooling to deliver enterprise scale AI solutions for major clients.

This role offers a rare opportunity to function as the technical leader for advanced AI initiatives while remaining deeply involved in engineering. Rather than moving away from development, the selected candidate will serve as a player coach, helping shape architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, leading high impact projects, and influencing long term AI strategy. It's an excellent fit for someone looking to expand leadership responsibilities while continuing to solve complex technical challenges.

Required Skills & Experience

• Expertise with Databricks
• Experience building and deploying LLM Solutions
• Strong knowledge of RAG architectures
• Experience with LangChain and/or LangGraph
• Experience designing production AI and machine learning systems
• Excellent communication skills and client facing experience
• Experience working with cloud platforms
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Desired Skills & Experience

• MLflow experience
• AI agent development experience
• Vector database experience
• Knowledge of cloud AI services
• Team mentorship experience
• Architecture and solution design experience

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 35% Databricks and Data Engineering
• 30% Generative AI & LLM Development
• 20% Solution Architecture
• 15% MLOps & Cloud Technologies

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Hands On Development
• 15% Technical Leadership & Mentoring
• 15% Client Engagement
• 10% Team Collaboration

The Offer

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.