Senior AI Engineer

CHAMP; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Potential

Unlimited PTO Policy

Matching 401K with immediate vesting

Subsidized Lunches at our Cleveland HQ

Fast Paced work environment

Newly Renovated Office Space

Job summary

CHAMP, based in Cleveland, is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to build the CADE product using cloud-native AI tools. You will collaborate with local and distributed teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions that meet high standards for performance and reliability.

Responsibilities include designing complex AI-driven workflows, mentoring engineers, and contributing to enterprise architectural decisions while maintaining strong coding standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, testing, and implementing complex technical solutions.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and technologies.
• Experience mentoring/coaching other software engineers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design complex AI-driven workflows and functions
• Translate use cases, user stories, and requirements into technical designs
• Design, implement, and deliver high-quality technical solutions that are scalable, observable, extensible, and maintainable
• Design and implement effective error handling mechanisms
• Implement new features while continuously improving code quality
• Integrate and consume internal and external services via MCP, REST, and SOAP
• Create and maintain system documentation
• Contribute to code reviews
• Coach developers on best practices
• Maintain code standards/style
• Lead a team of engineers on feature projects

Skills

AI tools

Mentoring

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Tools

MCP

REST

SOAP

Job description

At CHAMP, we are redefining the technology used by Motor Vehicle Agencies and their stakeholders. We do so with innovative, cloud-based software that enhances efficiency, security, and interoperability. Our solutions replace outdated processes with modern, scalable platforms, enabling organizations to operate with greater speed and accuracy in an increasingly digital world.

Location: Cleveland (Onsite – 4 days in office)

Reports To: VP Product Engineering

Travel: <5%

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Relocation: This position is not eligible for Relocation

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will work in a local and distributed team building the next generation of CHAMP’s CADE (Compliance Automated Decisioning Engine) product. CADE’s goal is to revolutionize the processing of DMV transactions, exceeding industry standards for transaction processing quality and cycle time through the secure and efficient application of cloud-native AI tools and technologies. This is a highly challenging role working with emergent Agentic platforms and requires a voracious intellectual curiosity, a drive to deliver high-quality scalable solutions, and the ability to learn and apply new knowledge quickly while meeting delivery goals. Senior Engineers are expected and required to participate in enterprise architectural decisions, implementation architectural decisions, business requirement evaluation, team processes, continuous improvement efforts, and the daily work of building the solution with hands‑on development.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

• Design complex AI-driven workflows and functions
• Translate use cases, user stories, and requirements into technical designs
• Design, implement, and deliver high-quality technical solutions that are scalable, observable, extensible, and maintainable
• Design and implement effective error handling mechanisms
• Implement new features while continuously improving code quality
• Integrate and consume internal and external services via MCP, REST, and SOAP
• Create and maintain system documentation
• Contribute to code reviews
• Coach developers on best practices
• Maintain code standards/style
• Lead a team of engineers on feature projects

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, testing, and implementing complex technical solutions
• Hands‑on and practical experience with AI tools and technologies
• Deep understanding of production application operational requirements
• Experience mentoring/coaching other software engineers
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross‑functional teams, including Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, QA, and more

Required Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with delivery and operation of AI solutions in production
• Experience in government technology, regulated industries, or enterprise SaaS

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Unlimited PTO Policy
• Matching 401K with immediate vesting
• Subsidized Lunches at our Cleveland Headquarters
• Fast Paced work environment in a growth company
• Newly Renovated Office Space

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 annually. This is a good faith estimate, and final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and geographic location.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re here to help.

By joining CHAMP, you will be an integral member of our team with many opportunities for personal growth and upward mobility in a growing organization. We have a great culture that is flexible, collaborative and welcoming.