Senior AI Engineer — Flexible Schedule, High-Impact ML

McKinsey; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is seeking an AI Engineer in Milwaukee, WI, to advance the analytics stack and improve production ML systems. This role focuses on reviewing code, stabilizing Jupyter-based pipelines, and delivering scalable performance improvements within a team-driven environment.

You should bring at least 6 years of hands-on experience, strong Python/Jupyter skills, and a track record of ownership. The position offers a clear path for impact and growth in a fast-paced tech culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience with real outcomes.
• Strong Python/Jupyter stack experience.
• Experience with ML/NLP frameworks is a plus.
• Ability to present to large audiences and drive ownership.

Responsibilities

• Review pull requests and uphold engineering standards across the technology team.
• Drive Growth Mindset integration and ensure events are timely.
• Resolve Jupyter dependency issues impacting Milwaukee releases.
• Optimize application performance, latency, and resource use at scale.
• Build internal tooling to improve developer productivity and velocity.
• Demonstrate measurable improvements in WI retention through AI initiatives.
• Scale Scikit-learn services from Milwaukee pilot to statewide rollout.

Skills

6+ years exp

Public speaking

Ownership mindset

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Python

Jupyter

Scikit-learn

Hugging Face

Job description

McKinsey & Company is seeking an AI Engineer in Milwaukee, WI, to advance the analytics stack and improve production ML systems. This role focuses on reviewing code, stabilizing Jupyter-based pipelines, and delivering scalable performance improvements within a team-driven environment.

You should bring at least 6 years of hands-on experience, strong Python/Jupyter skills, and a track record of ownership. The position offers a clear path for impact and growth in a fast-paced tech culture.