Senior AI Software Engineer & LLM Lead - ESOP Eligible

BDO USA

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive compensation
Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a senior leader to design, develop, and deploy AI-driven systems and large language models to optimize business operations. You will mentor junior developers and drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure AI initiatives align with strategic goals.

The role requires overseeing technical architecture and delivering scalable AI solutions, with hands-on development and leadership across frontend, backend, database, and cloud domains. Chicago-area opportunity.

Qualifications

  • Requires a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred) and at least four years of experience in application development.
  • Candidates must have proficiency in at least two areas of software development, such as front-end, back-end, database, or cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of AI-driven systems and large language models to enhance business operations.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align AI solutions with business objectives.

Skills

Large Language Models
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
C#
NodeJS
React
AngularJS
Code Review
Project Management
Technical Leadership
Software Architecture
Cloud Computing
Team Mentorship

Education

High School Diploma
Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Azure
SQL
NoSQL
REST APIs

Job description

BDO USA is seeking a senior leader to design, develop, and deploy AI-driven systems and large language models to optimize business operations. You will mentor junior developers and drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure AI initiatives align with strategic goals.

The role requires overseeing technical architecture and delivering scalable AI solutions, with hands-on development and leadership across frontend, backend, database, and cloud domains. Chicago-area opportunity.

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