Senior Agentic AI Automation Engineer

Cboe Global Markets; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 169,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off and vacation

Health, dental, and vision benefits

2:1 401(k) match up to 8%

Paid tuition assistance

Complimentary lunch and snacks

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design and govern intelligent automation systems centered on AI. This role demands collaboration across engineering, security, and product teams to deliver robust AI solutions while ensuring rigorous compliance and security standards.

The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in AI/ML systems, a strong security mindset, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. The role supports a hybrid work model in Chicago and offers competitive compensation with attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in AI/ML systems, software engineering, or cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to build production-grade agentic AI systems that operate reliably at scale.
• Comfortable presenting architectural trade-offs to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and govern enterprise-scale intelligent automation systems.
• Translate emerging AI capabilities into resilient, production-grade systems.
• Lead cross-functionally across engineering, security, product, and operations.

Skills

Deep hands-on experience with agentic AI systems

Strong security mindset with expertise in AI threat modeling

Solid software engineering foundation (Python + compiled language)

Ability to design resilient AI systems

Proven cross-functional collaboration

Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly

Education

5+ years relevant experience in AI/ML, software engineering, or cybersecurity

Experience in financial services or regulated industries preferred

Job description

Cboe Global Markets is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design and govern intelligent automation systems centered on AI. This role demands collaboration across engineering, security, and product teams to deliver robust AI solutions while ensuring rigorous compliance and security standards.

The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in AI/ML systems, a strong security mindset, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. The role supports a hybrid work model in Chicago and offers competitive compensation with attractive benefits.