Sr AI Solutions Specialist - Architecture Foundry

CME Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 146,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401(k) and pension

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Equity program

Job summary

CME Group seeks a Sr AI Solutions Specialist to join Architecture Foundry, translating cutting-edge Generative AI research into production software. You will design reusable AI assets, modular microservices, and agentic workflows within an Architecture-as-a-Product pod.

Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and Cloud Platform Engineers to deliver scalable AI platforms, with a focus on production readiness and cross-functional enablement.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive, hands-on software engineering experience with production-grade, modular code.
• Experience in enterprise security, data privacy, and API‑driven architectures.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Google Cloud Certified: Professional Machine Learning Engineer or Professional Cloud Developer is highly desired.
• Credentials from DeepLearning.AI, TensorFlow Developer focusing on NLP/LLM or agentic architectures are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build enterprise-grade AI assets and modular microservices wrapping GenAI capabilities.
• Architect multi-agent systems with planning, memory, tool use, and execution across APIs.
• Translate architectural designs into functional codebases for production readiness.
• Prototype and validate MVPs for high-impact AI use cases.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Node.js

LLMs

Semantic search

Vector databases

REST/gRPC APIs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

LangGraph

AutoGen

CrewAI

Vertex AI Agent Builder

Pinecone

pgvector

Job description

Are you a highly versatile developer who is passionate about translating cutting‑edge Generative AI research into production‑ready software? Do you want to build the smart interfaces, agentic workflows, and automated microservices that will power the future of financial markets? CME Group is seeking a Sr AI Solutions Specialist to join our revolutionary Architecture Foundry within the Central Hub. Sitting inside our innovative, cross‑functional "Architecture-as-a-Product" pod, you will partner directly with Enterprise Architects and Cloud Platform Engineers to turn visionary architectural concepts into living, breathing AI‑powered solutions. In this role, you will be the premier Force Multiplier for our applied architecture stories and epics. Rather than building isolated models, you will act as a versatile, multi‑disciplinary AI specialist.

What You'll Do

Applied AI & Agentic Engineering

• Build Reusable AI Assets: Design, build, and maintain enterprise‑grade software templates, reusable SDKs, and modular microservices that wrap GenAI capabilities (e.g., prompt management, retrieval‑augmented generation [RAG], embeddings) into standard developer tools.
• Architect AI Agents: Design and deploy robust multi‑agent systems and agentic architectures capable of planning, reasoning, memory retention, tool usage, and execution across complex enterprise APIs.
• Translate Architecture into Code: Partner with Enterprise Architects to implement their strategic design patterns, turning abstract standards into functional codebases that prove the viability of next‑generation AI platforms.
• Prototype to Production (MVPs): Rapidly develop functional prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts (POCs) for high‑impact AI use cases, ensuring code is clean, modular, and optimized for production hand‑off.

Developer Enablement & Mentorship

• Democratize AI Best Practices: Package your code into clear, well‑documented starter kits and boilerplates, making it incredibly simple for delivery teams to integrate advanced AI without reinventing the wheel.
• Co‑Create Paved Paths: Work with the Pattern Council to certify and publish your templates as standard developer building blocks.
• Collaborative Support: Embed briefly with engineering pods to help them adopt your templates, troubleshoot complex API/LLM integration issues, and scale their implementations.

What You'll Bring

Professional Background

3–5+ years of progressive, hands‑on software engineering experience, with a proven track record of writing production‑grade, highly reusable, and modular code libraries.

Enterprise Exposure

Experience working within large, complex corporate environments or financial services institutions, demonstrating familiarity with enterprise security standards, data privacy controls, and API‑driven architectures.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Technical & AI Expertise

Software Engineering Core

Deep proficiency in Python (the industry standard for AI enablement) alongside experience in enterprise languages (e.g., Java, C++, or Node.js).

Generative AI & LLMs

Hands‑on experience developing applications using state‑of‑the‑art Large Language Models (LLMs) from Google (Gemini/Vertex AI), OpenAI, or open‑source ecosystems.

Agentic Frameworks & Orchestration

Proven experience building agentic workflows and multi‑agent orchestration systems using frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or Google Vertex AI Agent Builder.

Modern Development Ecosystem

Strong understanding of semantic search, vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, pgvector), chunking strategies, prompt engineering patterns, and RAG architectures.

API & Integration Patterns

Advanced skills in building and consuming RESTful/gRPC APIs, microservice design, and asynchronous message broker patterns.

Certifications (Highly Desired)

Google Cloud Certified: Professional Machine Learning Engineer or Professional Cloud Developer.

Specialized AI Credentials

Credentials from recognized programs (e.g., DeepLearning.AI, TensorFlow Developer) focusing on natural language processing, LLM application development, or agentic architectures.

What You'll Get

Become a cornerstone of a high‑visibility function where your contributions directly shape the core technology foundations of financial markets, tackling technical challenges at an unmatched scale. A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture. Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross‑functional teams.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.
• Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad‑based equity program.
• The pay range for this role is $145,700-$242,900. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant).

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