Forward‑Deployed AI Engineer: Rapid Advisor Prototyping

Morningstar, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 144,510; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% 401k match up to 6% of salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Trust-Based Time Off

6-week Paid Sabbatical Program

Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Annual Flex Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Morningstar, Inc. is looking for Forward-Deployed AI Engineers in Chicago to rapidly prototype AI solutions. This hybrid role collaborates with product managers, UX designers, and researchers, emphasizing speed and feasibility validation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in AI engineering, data integration, and collaboration within cross-functional teams. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes employee wellness.

Qualifications

• Ability to rapidly prototype with limited infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and iterate AI prototypes for advisor workflows.
• Integrate signals, models, and UX designs into working experiments.
• Test feasibility and performance of AI behaviors in real workflow scenarios.
• Collaborate closely with PMs, UX designers, and Research & Signals Lead.
• Capture technical learnings and provide handoff documentation for production teams.
• Rapidly validate ideas before long-term engineering investment.

Skills

AI prototyping

Data integration

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Experimentation and iteration

Technical documentation

Education

1-2 years of AI engineering experience

Experience using AI Coding tools like Claude Code and/or Cursor

Experience with Python

Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI frameworks

Job description

Morningstar, Inc. is looking for Forward-Deployed AI Engineers in Chicago to rapidly prototype AI solutions. This hybrid role collaborates with product managers, UX designers, and researchers, emphasizing speed and feasibility validation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in AI engineering, data integration, and collaboration within cross-functional teams. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes employee wellness.