AI Tech Lead / Databricks / AWS Bedrock / Fully Remote

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks an experienced AI Tech Lead to advance enterprise AI solutions with a hands-on approach. You will mentor engineers, shape AI strategy, and drive architecture decisions in a collaborative environment that values innovation and autonomy.

The role focuses on Generative AI, Databricks, MLOps, and cloud-based AI services, with opportunities to influence strategy and partner with enterprise clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in AI/ML or advanced data engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead Generative AI and LLM architecture design
• Oversee Databricks and MLOps platform implementation
• Develop cloud services and data engineering pipelines
• Collaborate on business intelligence and analytics deliverables

Skills

AI/ML systems

Databricks ecosystem

Generative AI

MLOps

Python

SQL

Cloud experience

Communication

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

Semantic Kernel

Unity Catalog

Databricks

Tableau

Power BI

Domo

Job description

A rapidly growing technology and analytics organization is seeking an experienced AI Tech Lead to help drive the next generation of enterprise AI solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including Databricks, Generative AI, LLM orchestration frameworks, MLOps platforms, and cloud-based AI services. The team partners with major enterprise clients to build highly scalable AI products that deliver measurable business value.

This is more than a traditional technical lead position. The organization is looking for a hands-on AI expert who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while mentoring other engineers and helping establish AI best practices across the team. Candidates will have the opportunity to influence architecture decisions, shape AI strategy, and work alongside experienced leaders in a collaborative environment that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous development.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of AI, machine learning, or advanced data engineering experience
• Production experience designing and deploying AI/ML systems
• Strong expertise with Databricks ecosystem including Unity Catalog
• Experience building Generative AI and LLM-based applications
• Deep understanding of MLOps concepts and best practices
• Strong Python and SQL development skills
• Experience working in AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Desired Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related field
• Experience with AWS Bedrock or similar AI platforms
• Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or equivalent frameworks
• Prior technical leadership or mentoring experience
• Experience building RAG, agentic AI, or conversational AI solutions
• Knowledge of BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Domo
• Experience supporting enterprise-level deployments

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 40% Generative AI & LLM Architecture
• 30% Databricks & MLOps Platforms
• 20% Cloud Services & Data Engineering
• 10% Business Intelligence & Analytics

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-On Engineering
• 15% Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• 15% Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Offer

• Bonus Eligible

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Flexible Work Environment

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

Posted By: Destiny Kuczak