Principal AI Software Engineer — AI/ML Leader

Constellation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Constellation is seeking a Principal Software Engineer, AI, to lead the overall software design across portfolios and drive AI/ML initiatives. You will mentor teams, collaborate with enterprise architects, and advance AI/ML solutions delivering measurable business value.

Strong Python/Data Bricks experience, cloud platforms, and a strategic mindset are essential in a fast-paced, enterprise environment. You’ll influence architecture, coordinate with cross‑functional partners, and help expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years delivering medium to large-scale software solutions, with 4+ years focused on AI/ML.
• Experience consulting stakeholders on business needs, strategic direction, and impactful solutions.
• Expertise in designing/deploying AI/ML using Microsoft technologies, Azure, and Databricks.
• Strong foundation in ML algorithms, statistics, and data mining techniques.
• Proven experience with cloud AI/ML platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) and hands-on MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker).
• Proficiency in programming languages for data analysis (Python, R, Java, etc.).
• Subject matter expert in Generative AI, ML, or Data Science.
• Data architecture, modeling, and solution implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic AI/ML guidance to IT and business teams.
• Manage intake, evaluation, and lifecycle of AI initiatives from ideation to deployment.
• Research, prototype, and evaluate emerging AI/ML technologies for business value.
• Collaborate with application owners to integrate AI/ML into enterprise systems.
• Contribute to digital transformation by enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Mentor IT personnel and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Design and develop data needed for AI/ML solutions.
• Design and develop AI/ML solutions to enable business capabilities.

Skills

AI/ML strategy

Cloud platforms

Databricks

Python

Data architecture

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business Administration

Tools

MLflow

Kubeflow

SageMaker

Azure ML

Job description

Constellation is seeking a Principal Software Engineer, AI, to lead the overall software design across portfolios and drive AI/ML initiatives. You will mentor teams, collaborate with enterprise architects, and advance AI/ML solutions delivering measurable business value.

Strong Python/Data Bricks experience, cloud platforms, and a strategic mindset are essential in a fast-paced, enterprise environment. You’ll influence architecture, coordinate with cross‑functional partners, and help expand