Forward-Deployed AI Engineer: Rapid Prototyping for Advisors

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 144,510; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% 401(k) match up to 6%

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits

6-week paid sabbatical

Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities

$1,000 annual Flex Stipend for education & well-being

Job summary

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC is seeking a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer in Chicago to develop rapid AI prototypes integrated into advisor workflows. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure effective AI solutions that meet client needs. Candidates should have 1-2 years of AI engineering experience, proficiency in AI tools, and a strong problem-solving mindset.

The position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary range of $85,000–$144,510.

Qualifications

• Experience using AI coding tools such as Claude, Code, or Cursor.
• 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.
• 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 with Python, LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI frameworks

Tools

Claude

Code

Cursor

Job description

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC is seeking a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer in Chicago to develop rapid AI prototypes integrated into advisor workflows. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure effective AI solutions that meet client needs. Candidates should have 1-2 years of AI engineering experience, proficiency in AI tools, and a strong problem-solving mindset.

The position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary range of $85,000–$144,510.