Sr. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Developer

Ryerson; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer-matching

Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking a Sr. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Developer to lead the design, development, and support of AI/ML solutions that help improve business processes and decision-making.

This role will own key AI/ML platforms, tools, and integrations while expanding automation, agents, and predictive models across the organization. You will work with business stakeholders to build scalable, secure, and practical AI solutions that deliver measurable value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Data Science or related field.
• 4+ years of AI/ML development, deployment, and support.
• Hands-on with Azure OpenAI, Azure ML, Azure AI Search and generative AI.
• Experience building/deploying AI/ML models, agents, algorithms.
• Strong MLOps skills: versioning, automation, monitoring.
• Proficient with Python, SQL, Kubernetes, Databricks, HuggingFace.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle of AI/ML systems from design to production support.
• Build and maintain AI/ML infra, models, agents across business functions.
• Serve as primary developer for AI/ML tools incl. Azure stack.
• Support agent development environments such as Copilot Studio and tools.
• Monitor AI/ML tech changes and recommend tools for business needs.
• Create reports/dashboards to track AI/ML performance, usage, adoption.
• Document systems, models, decisions, and processes for users.
• Partner with stakeholders to define goals, success measures, timelines, delivery plans.
• Support continuous improvement through code reviews, testing, deployment practices.

Skills

AI/ML development

MLOps

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Data Science or related field

Tools

Azure OpenAI

Azure Machine Learning

Azure AI Search

Python

SQL

Kubernetes

Databricks

HuggingFace

Copilot Studio

Azure Functions

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sr. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Developer (2940)

Requisition ID2940-Posted08/14/2026-Professional-United States-Full-time

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial and OEM metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Sr. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Developer at Ryerson, you will lead the design, development, and support of AI and machine learning solutions that help improve business processes and decision-making. This role will own key AI/ML platforms, tools, and integrations while helping expand the use of automation, agents, and predictive models across the organization. You will work with business stakeholders to build scalable, secure, and practical AI solutions that deliver measurable value. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with employees expected to work from the office Tuesday through Thursday each week.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of Ryerson's AI and machine learning systems, from design through production support
• Build and maintain AI/ML infrastructure, products, models, and agents across business functions
• Serve as the primary developer for AI/ML tools, including Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Python, SQL, Databricks, and related Azure services
• Support agent development environments such as Copilot Studio, Agentforce, Joule AI, Azure AI Foundry, and related integration tools
• Monitor changes in AI/ML technology and recommend tools or capabilities that support business needs
• Create reports and dashboards to track AI/ML performance, accuracy, usage, and adoption
• Document systems, models, decisions, and processes for technical and business users
• Partner with stakeholders to define model goals, success measures, timelines, and delivery plans
• Support continuous improvement through code reviews, testing, deployment practices, and solution enhancements
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• 4 plus years of experience developing, deploying, and supporting AI/ML applications
• Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Search, and generative AI solutions
• Experience building and deploying AI/ML models, agents, and algorithms
• Strong knowledge of MLOps practices, including model versioning, automation, and monitoring
• Experience with tools such as Python, SQL, Kubernetes, Databricks, and HuggingFace
• Knowledge of Copilot Studio, Azure Functions, API integrations, prompt engineering, and agent lifecycle management
• Strong organization, communication, and project management skills

Salary: $131,129 - $196,694 annually plus bonus. A starting salary higher than $131,694 annually is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

Ryerson offers eligible employees the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.