Senior ML Architect & AI Innovation Lead

Fitch; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch seeks a senior Machine Learning Engineer in Chicago to shape the future of AI-driven financial analysis. You will design and deploy production AI systems, mentor engineers, and partner with product leaders to drive scalable ML platforms.

This role blends hands-on development with architectural governance and leadership, offering high-impact work across cross-functional teams and opportunities to influence Fitch's AI strategy.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience building production AI/ML systems.
• Strong Python and ML algorithm knowledge.
• Proven track record mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable ML systems from first principles and scale them.
• Lead exploration of generative AI and multi-agent orchestration.
• Define technical vision and ML governance across teams.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with product and data teams.

Skills

ML engineering

Python

Production systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/ML/Data Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Airflow

Job description

Fitch seeks a senior Machine Learning Engineer in Chicago to shape the future of AI-driven financial analysis. You will design and deploy production AI systems, mentor engineers, and partner with product leaders to drive scalable ML platforms.

This role blends hands-on development with architectural governance and leadership, offering high-impact work across cross-functional teams and opportunities to influence Fitch's AI strategy.