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Lead AI Engineer

The Lead AI Engineer will oversee the full lifecycle of AI and software subsystems, from requirements definition to system design and implementation. They will also lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable AI products.

Chicago, Illinois, United StateshybridFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at OneStream Software?

Lead AI Engineer

Location: Hybrid, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation

$138,000.00 - $172,000.00 (Range applies to US candidates

only) + Benefits/Variable Comp - Range may vary based on experience.

Benefits

Offered: Vision, Medical, Life, Dental, 401K

This role requires the candidate to work from one of the following OneStream

office locations: Birmingham, MI, Fort Lauderdale, FL, New York, NY, or Chicago,

IL.

Summary

As a Lead AI Engineer you will be a critical member in executing our AI

development initiatives within the OneStream platform. The AI Product and

Engineering team is focused on bridging the gap between AI research and AI

products, bringing tangible and quantifiable value to our end users.

Your functions will involve overseeing the entire lifecycle of AI and software

subsystems—from defining requirements and designing systems to project planning

and implementation. This critical role is instrumental in enhancing our AI

capabilities, directly impacting our products' performance and scalability

across various markets.

You will also oversee driving product direction within the team. As a Lead AI

Engineer you will lead engineers through the product development lifecycle,

effectively being able to convert business requirements into a successful

product launch.

In this position, you will also play a key leadership role, collaborating with

cross-functional teams. Your expertise will not only drive innovation but also

mentor and guide other engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables and

promoting a culture of excellence.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Lead design sessions to decompose a business problem into a design complex

systems and interfaces, ensuring they meet both technical and user

requirements.

* Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications

and services using a variety of front-end and back-end technologies.

* Interact, collaborate, and present to a diverse set of stakeholders

(developers, sponsors, executives) to deliver AI products

* Must be a self-starter, continuously learning both best code practices and

the latest applications and failures of AI in products, and domains of the

products you integrate our AI capabilities into.

* Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack, from the user interface

to the database layer to ensure the reliability of the AI integrations

delivered.

* Develop both client-side and server-side parts of an application.

* Use Python and SQL to build AI systems and functionality.

* Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack, from the user interface

to the database layer.

* Lead code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers.

* Plan out product releases at a strategic and tactical implementation level

for the rest of the team.

Required Education and Experience

* Bachelor’s degree or similar work experience

* CS/DS/EE/CE Degree or similar experience

* 3-5 Years experience building and deploying production-level machine learning

solutions or similar experience

* 3-5 Years of Python (or similar experience)

* 3-5 Years of frontend development experience

* Proficiency in database schema design

* Proficiency of distributed systems and cloud-based computing

Preferred Education and Experience

* Proven delivery of product solutions from idea to deployment

* Experience with webservices and API frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Quick learner who can understand and self-teach new technologies

* Ability to multi-task and prioritize ongoing activities based on importance

* Writes code using timeless software design patterns (dependency injection,

volatility decomposition, etc.)

* Adaptable to changes in technology and the business environment.

* Strong ability to analyze problems, trace them to their core causes, and

effectively address them in a systematic manner.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of mentoring

junior engineers and leading project teams.

* Proficient organization skills to lead and deliver complex projects on

schedule

* Capable and comfortable effectively presenting in front of your peers

* Comfortable engaging and presenting to C-level executives from time to time

Travel

* Minimal travel will be required.

Who We Are

OneStream is how today’s Finance teams can go beyond just reporting on the past

and Take Finance Further™ by steering the business to the future. It’s the only

enterprise finance platform that unifies financial and operational data, embeds

AI for better decisions and productivity, and empowers the CFO to become a

critical driver of business strategy and execution. Our vision is to be the

operating system for modern finance, digitizing core financial functions and

empowering the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy. To learn

more visit www.onestream.com

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Why Join The OneStream Team

* Transparency around corporate structure, salary, and benefits

* Core value of customer success

* Variety of project work (not industry-specific)

* Strong culture and camaraderie

* Multiple training opportunities

Benefits

at OneStream

OneStream employees are passionate, hardworking individuals who go above and

beyond to keep our customers happy and follow through on our mission statement.

They consistently deliver the best and in turn, we make every effort to keep

them cared for and happy. A sample of the benefits we provide are:

* Excellent Medical Plan

* Dental & Vision Insurance

* Life Insurance

* Short & Long Term Disability

* Vacation Time

* Paid Holidays

* Professional Development

* Retirement Plan

All candidates must be legally authorized to work for any company in the country

where this position is located without sponsorship.

OneStream is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Which skills does this role require?

PythonSQLMachine LearningFrontend DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentDatabase Schema DesignDistributed SystemsCloud ComputingSystem DesignCode ReviewProject PlanningStakeholder ManagementAI EngineeringFull Stack DevelopmentFrontendBackendDatabase SchemaProduct LifecycleMentorshipScalabilityPerformance OptimizationOneStream PlatformFinance TechnologyEnterprise SoftwareData ScienceEngineering LeadershipSystem ArchitectureREST APIs

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