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lead machine learning data science engineer

CapTech Consulting

<div>Company Description 
CapTech is an award-winning consulting firm that collaborates with clients to achieve what&rsquo;s possible through the power of technology. At CapTech, we&rsquo;re passionate about the work we do and the results we achieve for our clients. From the outset, our founders shared a collective passion to create a consultancy centered on strong relationships that would stand the test of time. Today we work alongside clients that include Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized enterprises, and government agencies, a list that spans across the country. 
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Job Description 
CapTech Machine Learning Engineers are responsible for designing and implementing data-driven solutions for our clients, with a specific focus on building and deploying scalable machine learning systems in enterprise environments. CapTech employees enjoy a collaborative environment and have many opportunities to learn from and share knowledge with other CapTech analysts, architects, and our clients.
Specific responsibilities for the Lead Machine Learning Engineer position include:
<ul><li>Strategizing with clients, data scientists, engineers, and other members of cross-functional teams to implement end-to-end machine learning solutions and identify new machine learning and data science approaches to meet business needs</li><li>
Provide technical leadership and collaborate within and across teams to ensure that the overall technical solution is aligned with the customer needs.</li><li>
Deconstructing client needs into data-driven processes/models and analytical measures.</li><li>
Analyzing and transforming large datasets hosted on a variety of enterprise-level data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).</li><li>
Designing, developing, and deploying advanced analytical solutions leveraging client data (e.g., recommender systems, natural language processing, risk scoring).</li><li>
Productionizing ML systems with a focus on optimization and scalability to satisfy clients&rsquo; requirements.</li><li>
Growing CapTech&rsquo;s Machine Learning and Data Science practices through delivering client presentations, writing proposals, attending various business development events, and leading teams of junior data scientists and engineers.</li></ul> 
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Qualifications 
<ul><li>
7+ years of experience delivering data engineering and machine learning solutions on cloud platforms</li><li>
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>
Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring other engineers in data engineering space</li><li>
Hands-on experience manipulating and analyzing large (multi-billion record) data sets.</li><li>
Hands-on experience developing data-driven solutions using Python, Scala, or similar languages.</li><li>
Proficiency leveraging SQL, Spark, NoSQL, and/or cloud data processing frameworks in a production setting.</li><li>
Proficiency with containerization (e.g., Docker) and microservices.</li><li>
Proficiency with data warehousing tools/environments such as Snowflake, Databricks, Azure SQL, Amazon RDS</li><li>
Comfort and proficiency in framing data-driven problems from cross-industry business requirements.</li><li>
Experience applying analytical methods across multiple business domains (e.g., customer analytics, marketing, finance, digital channels)</li><li>
Hands-on experience implementing production-scale machine learning systems in one or more domains (i.e., personalization, natural language processing, computer vision).</li><li>
Knowledge of DevOps and automation best practices.</li><li>
Knowledge of statistics and statistical modeling methods.</li><li>
Knowledge of model management and model versioning best practices.</li><li>
Experience working with LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, Mistral, etc.) in production setting</li><li>
Experience with prompt engineering, MCP and RAG, and agentic AI architectures</li><li>
Strong understanding of conversational UX and prompt evaluation metrics</li><li>
Experience with agentic frameworks in practice (langchain, n8n, pydantic, etc.)</li><li>
Experience with multi-agent orchestration</li></ul> 
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Additional Information 
We want everyone at CapTech to be able to envision a lasting and rewarding career here, which is why we offer a variety of career paths based on your skills and passions. You decide where and how you want to develop, and we help get you there with customizable career progression and a comprehensive benefits package to support you along the way. Alongside our suite of traditional benefits encompassing generous PTO, health coverage, disability insurance, paid family leave and more, we&rsquo;ve launched extended benefits to help meet our employees&rsquo; needs.<ul><li>
Learning &amp; Development &ndash; Programs offering certification and tuition support, digital on-demand learning courses, mentorship, and skill development paths</li><li>
Modern Health &ndash;A mental health and well-being platform that provides 1:1 care, group support sessions, and self-serve resources to support employees and their families through life&rsquo;s ups and downs</li><li>
Carrot Fertility &ndash;Inclusive fertility and family-forming coverage for all paths to parenthood &ndash; including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and more &ndash; and opportunities for employer-sponsored funds to help pay for care</li><li>
Fringe &ndash;A company paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits, allowing employees to choose benefits that matter most to them &ndash; ranging from vendors like Netflix, Spotify, and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment, travel, fitness, and more</li><li>
Employee Resource Groups &ndash; Employee-led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into our day-to-day operations</li><li>
Philanthropic Partnerships &ndash; Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities.</li><li>
401(k) Matching &ndash; Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to build financial wellness</li></ul>
CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness &mdash; each foundational to our core values. We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas, backgrounds and experiences to the workplace. For more information about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts, click HERE. As part of this commitment, CapTech will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Laura Massa directly via email lmassa@captechconsulting.com.
CapTech supports Equal Pay for all. In addition, in the State of Illinois we are committed to Equal Pay for ALL in accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act. The base pay range for this role is: $150,000 - $200,000.
At this time, CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.</div>

Lead Machine Learning / Data Science Engineer

DePaul University

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Full-time Faculty Positions 
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the link/button. 

Posting Details
Job ID: 170898
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL - Jarvis College of Computing &amp; Digital Media
Position Description:
<div>The School of Computing at DePaul University invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions at the level of assistant professor. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in the following areas (in order of priority):
<ul>
<li>Cybersecurity</li>
<li>Artificial Intelligence</li>
<li>Core Computer Science</li>
</ul>
Exceptional candidates from all areas of computer science are encouraged to apply.

The School of Computing includes over 70 full-time faculty and more than 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. We offer a PhD program, 17 master's degrees, and 10 bachelor&rsquo;s degrees as well as a growing number of multidisciplinary CS plus X degrees. The School of Computing is committed to providing a flexible and supportive environment for its faculty, promoting a rewarding academic career with a balance between teaching and research. Located in the heart of Chicago&rsquo;s vibrant downtown, it offers vast opportunities to forge relationships with industry, national laboratories, universities, and other organizations in the Chicago area.

The School of Computing has several centers of excellence, including Big Data, Cloud Infrastructure, and High-Performance Computing; Visual Computing, Medical Informatics, and Bioinformatics; Web Intelligence and Recommender Systems; Computing Education; Interactive Machine Learning; Cybersecurity and Adversarial Machine Learning; Computational Geometry and Topology; Next Generation Networks; Rehabilitation Robotics; and Intelligent Software Engineering. Over the past decade, faculty within the school have secured more than $15M in NSF funding and consistently published in selective conferences. The culture within the school emphasizes high-impact and high-quality research, rather than placing pressure on faculty to secure external funding or publish many papers. Nonetheless, the university provides extensive support for external funding, as well as a robust internal research grants program, including PhD stipends, graduate assistantships and course releases.</div>
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2025, and continue until the positions are filled.

The application must include:
<ul>
<li>Cover letter</li>
<li>Curriculum vitae</li>
<li>Contact information for at least three professional references references will be contacted to upload their recommendations</li>
<li>Research statement highlighting both current and future directions of research</li>
<li>Teaching statement</li></ul> 


For more information, contact Vahid Alizadeh (vahid.alizadeh@depaul.edu). 


General Compensation/Benefits Statement: 
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar: 
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams). 
 
<div>Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $99,000 - $120,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Multiple Tenure-Line Faculty Positions in Computing (26 - 27)

Crate and Barrel

<div>As a Sales Associate at Crate &amp; Barrel, you guide customers in discovering pieces that transform their homes, driving sales and achieving SPH goals through your product knowledge, exceptional selling skills, and promotion of loyalty programs. You take pride in maintaining a beautifully presented salesfloor, ensuring signage, product care, and brand standards are upheld. Collaborating with your team, you support new teammate onboarding, foster a welcoming environment, and uphold company policies and safety best practices.
A day in the life as a Sales Associate...<ul><li>
Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, sharing and demonstrating product knowledge and product expertise</li><li>
Greet and receive customers in a welcoming manner, respond to customer questions, process payments, and involve higher level management as appropriate</li><li>
Communicate and have awareness of applicable promotions, offers, loyalty programs, and other initiatives to customers</li><li>
Possess and demonstrate excellent service and company standards in selling, customer service, visual merchandising and teamwork</li><li>
Lead by example and support store management in holding self and others accountable for store profitability and operational excellence</li><li>
Promote the brand by engaging customers in creative activities and demonstrations</li><li>
Assist with ensuring product and displays on the sales floor are stocked appropriately and available for customers to purchase</li><li>
Engage in, maintain and support store safety standards and training</li><li>
Maintain an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines provided by management or the Human Resources Department and/or as outlined in the Associate Policy Guide</li><li>
Process all incoming and outgoing packages, including customer curbside pick-up orders, ship from store, buy online pickup in store, in a timely manner, as needed</li><li>
Assist in preparing the stockroom for inventory and perform assigned inventory duties, as needed</li><li>
Perform prompt and accurate stock checks, while maintaining an organized and efficient stockroom, as needed</li><li>
Execute and maintain the visual merchandising standards of the sales floor to engage customers and associates with the product, as needed.</li></ul>
What you'll bring to the table...<ul><li>
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with customers and other associates.</li><li>
General office equipment, including computer and printer, Point of Sale (POS) system, AS400 system, company email system, company learning management system, telephone/intercom system, copier, fax machine, SKU and tagger guns, tape machine, small hand tools, ladders, step stools, hand truck/dolly, baler, calculator, electronic two-way radio with earpiece.</li><li>
Ability to work in a flexible environment, shift quickly as our business evolves, and focus on continuous learning.</li><li>
Engage in, maintain and support store safety standards and training.</li><li>
Demonstrate creative problem-solving to maintain a solutions-oriented and teamwork focus.</li></ul>
We'd love to hear from you if you have&hellip;<ul><li>
Customer service experience preferred</li><li>
Retail experience preferred</li></ul></div>

Sales Associate

AECOM

<div>Company Description 
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world&rsquo;s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. 
Job Description 
AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer Technical Lead, Data Center specializing in Hyper-scale Data Centers to act as Data Center Electrical Engineer Lead. The job incumbent will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems in large-scale data centers. This position is a remote opportunity and can be based out of any of AECOM's U.S. offices.
The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience working with high-density data centers.
This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US were AECOM has an office.
AECOM is a leader in the global data center consulting industry with robust teams in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with our teams around the world on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects for global clients. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with an opportunity for upward career mobility.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Design and implement electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, including medium and low-voltage power distribution, backup power systems, and emergency systems</li><li>
Develop and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and installation drawings</li><li>
Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards</li><li>
Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to develop specifications, design criteria, and project budgets</li><li>
Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization</li><li>
Monitor and maintain the electrical systems, including performing preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs</li><li>
Develop and implement electrical safety procedures and training programs for technicians and other staff</li><li>
Stay up-to-date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure</li><li>
Is accountable for project success in the electrical discipline.</li><li>
Provides specialized technical input to supporting staff, acting as a mentor and leader for mid-level engineers</li><li>
Approves and signs off on work, acting as Engineer of Record</li><li>
Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule a to meet requirements on large, complex projects</li><li>
Leads technical client relationships and plays a major role in selling</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering plus eight (8) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education</li><li>
Professional Engineer License (P.E.) or Professional Engineer Designation (P. Eng) is required</li></ul>
Preferred Requirements:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education</li><li>
Extensive experience in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA70)</li><li>
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients</li><li>
Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.</li><li>
Experience working with building information modeling (BIM) software, specifically ACC Cloud.</li><li>
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
<ul><li>
Relocation is not available for this position</li><li>
Sponsorship is available for this position</li></ul><div></div>
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients&rsquo; complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you&rsquo;ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you&rsquo;ve always envisioned. Here, you&rsquo;ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community&mdash;where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</div>

Electrical Engineer Technical Lead, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

Sargent & Lundy

<div>Description:

Sargent &amp; Lundy is a leading consulting engineering firm specializing in the power and energy sectors. Since 1891, we have provided comprehensive engineering, design, and consulting services for both traditional and renewable power generation, grid modernization, nuclear power, and beyond. Our mission is to help clients achieve their energy goals effectively by leveraging advanced technologies and adopting sustainable practices.
We are seeking an AI &amp; Automation Developer to join our Enterprise Data &amp; Analytics team. This role is central to our growing AI/Automation capability and will serve as a hands-on technical partner to business groups across the organization. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience in both artificial intelligence and process automation, with a proven ability to assess feasibility, design solutions, and deliver measurable outcomes that create efficiencies and solve real business problems.
As an AI &amp; Automation Developer, you will work directly with business stakeholders to understand their challenges, evaluate whether AI, automation, or a combination of both is the right approach, and then design and deliver end-to-end solutions. This is a growth-oriented role for those passionate about using AI and automation to drive impact in the power and energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
Business Engagement &amp; Feasibility Assessment<ul><li>
Partner directly with business groups to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for AI and automation solutions.</li><li>
Conduct structured feasibility assessments for proposed initiatives, evaluating technical viability, data readiness, integration complexity, expected ROI, and organizational readiness.</li><li>
Translate business problems into clearly defined technical requirements, solution approaches, and delivery plans.</li></ul><ul><li>
Present findings, recommendations, and solution options to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on scope, value, and approach.</li><li>
Contribute to the intake and prioritization process for AI/automation demand across business groups, helping shape the portfolio backlog.</li></ul> 
AI Solution Development<ul><li>
Research, design, and develop AI-driven solutions and software applications for internal and client-facing needs.</li><li>
Develop and deploy natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, generative AI, and other AI capabilities as applicable to business use cases.</li><li>
Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns, prompt engineering strategies, and AI agent architectures to deliver intelligent automation solutions.</li><li>
Ensure robust, high-quality data for model training and software features by building validation checks and monitoring systems.</li><li>
Document model lineage, decision processes, and software dependencies; continually validate performance against business objectives.</li></ul> 
Automation &amp; Efficiency<ul><li>
Design and implement automation solutions using RPA tools, scripting, workflow platforms, and low-code/no-code technologies (e.g., Power Automate, UiPath, or similar).</li><li>
Identify and automate repetitive business processes, boosting productivity and reliability across teams.</li><li>
Develop integration solutions that connect enterprise systems, APIs, and data sources to enable end-to-end automated workflows.</li><li>
Monitor, maintain, and optimize deployed automations to ensure sustained performance and reliability.</li></ul> 
Software Development &amp; Code Quality<ul><li>
Develop production-grade code for automation, analytics, and user interfaces, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.</li><li>
Use rigorous software development practices&mdash;clear source control (Git), code review cycles, effective documentation, modular code organization, and adherence to coding standards.</li><li>
Implement robust automated testing (unit, integration, system tests) for both AI and broader software solutions, contributing to high code quality and continuous delivery.</li><li>
Follow a disciplined software development lifecycle (SDLC): requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.</li><li>
Lead or participate in post-mortems to identify root causes of incidents and implement lessons learned in future releases.</li></ul><div></div> 
Collaborative Development &amp; Cross-Functional Engagement<ul><li>
Work closely with engineers, analysts, and IT to identify business problems that can be solved through AI or enhanced by automation.</li><li>
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams&mdash;including data scientists, data engineers, business analysts, and subject matter experts&mdash;to deliver comprehensive solutions.</li><li>
Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, helping stakeholders understand how software and AI solutions deliver business value.</li><li>
Participate actively in agile sprint planning, collaborating across functions to align releases with business needs.</li></ul> 
Data Quality, Ethics &amp; Governance<ul><li>
Support responsible AI and software principles, including transparency, data privacy, and bias mitigation.</li><li>
Adhere to S&amp;L&rsquo;s AI governance frameworks, ensuring all solutions comply with security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Contribute to thorough documentation of system design, testing, deployment, and ongoing auditing to ensure traceability.</li></ul> 
Strategic Support &amp; Professional Growth<ul><li>
Share AI and automation best practices with colleagues, contributing to mentoring and team-wide knowledge growth.</li><li>
Stay current on evolving trends in AI/ML, RPA, cloud computing, generative AI, and agentic AI; propose new tools and methodologies to improve team output.</li><li>
Support leadership in strategic planning through technical insights from prototypes, pilots, and production deployments.</li><li>
Contribute to the selection, integration, and long-term maintenance of cloud-based AI and software services, prioritizing security and system performance.</li></ul><div></div> 
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with the expectation of 3 days per week in our downtown Chicago office, and 2 days remote from home.
Qualifications:

Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.</li><li>
3+ years of professional experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions and automation/RPA solutions in a business environment.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience across both AI/ML (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, LLMs) and process automation (e.g., RPA, Power Automate, scripting, workflow tools).</li><li>
Proven ability to work directly with business stakeholders to assess feasibility, gather requirements, and translate business problems into technical solutions.</li><li>
Strong proficiency in software development (Python preferred), with hands-on experience building production-grade applications.</li><li>
Familiarity with professional software development workflows: Git-based source control, branching strategies, code review, and effective team collaboration on shared codebases.</li><li>
Experience writing and maintaining automated tests, debugging, and software troubleshooting.</li><li>
Exposure to agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), CI/CD practices, and collaborative development environments.</li><li>
Basic experience deploying cloud services and APIs for AI workloads (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).</li><li>
Understanding of machine learning workflow: data preparation, model training, evaluation, and deployment, alongside best practices in software delivery.</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a demonstrated ability to assess business processes and identify automation opportunities.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills for explaining technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>
Ability to adapt to evolving technology landscapes and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.</li></ul><div></div> 
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Experience with generative AI, large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and AI agent frameworks.</li><li>
Experience with enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and connecting disparate business systems.</li><li>
Familiarity with data engineering concepts (ETL/ELT, data pipelines, data warehousing).</li><li>
Experience in the power, energy, nuclear, engineering, or professional services industry.</li><li>
Experience conducting structured opportunity assessments, business case development, or cost-benefit analysis for technology initiatives.</li><li>
Certifications in AI/ML, RPA (e.g., UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform), or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).</li><li>
Knowledge of data governance, responsible AI principles, and regulatory compliance for sensitive or regulated industries.</li></ul> 
Key Attributes for Success<ul><li>
Consultative Mindset: Naturally engages with business teams to understand the &ldquo;why&rdquo; behind requests, asks the right questions, and proposes solutions that address root causes.</li><li>
Dual-Skilled: Equally comfortable building an ML model and designing an automated workflow; understands when to apply AI, when to apply automation, and when to combine both.</li><li>
Ownership &amp; Follow-Through: Takes end-to-end responsibility for solutions from initial assessment through deployment and ongoing optimization.</li><li>
Bias Toward Action: Moves things forward with urgency and purpose; doesn&rsquo;t let ambiguity stall progress. Actively seeks out opportunities to improve how work gets done.</li><li>
Collaborative &amp; Influential: Builds trust across teams and stakeholders; can navigate complex organizational dynamics with professionalism and clarity.</li><li>
Curious &amp; Growth-Oriented: Stays current with rapidly evolving AI and automation trends; brings new ideas and approaches to the team.</li><li>
Resilient &amp; Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment; stays composed under pressure and pivots when circumstances change.</li></ul><div></div> 
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. 

Award-Winning Benefits:

At Sargent &amp; Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.<div><div><div> 
Health &amp; Wellness</div><div> Financial Benefits</div><div> Work-Life Balance</div></div> 
<div><ul><li>
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision</li><li>
Life &amp; Accident Insurance</li><li>
Disability Coverage</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>
Back-Up Daycare</li><li>
FSA &amp; HSA</li></ul><ul><li>
401(k)</li><li>
Pre-Tax Commuter Account</li><li>
Merit Scholarship Program</li><li>
Employee Discount Program</li><li>
Corporate Charitable Giving Program</li><li>
Tuition Assistance</li><li>
First Professional Licensure Bonus</li><li>
Employee Referral Bonus</li></ul><ul><li>
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)</li><li>
Paid Vacation</li><li>
Paid Holidays</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Paid Bereavement Leave</li><li>
Flexible Work Arrangements</li></ul></div> 
</div>
Compensation Range: $70,510.00 - $103,820.00 Transparency Statement: Sargent &amp; Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus. Awards &amp; Recognition:
<div></div>
Equal Opportunity:
<div>
Sargent &amp; Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.</div></div>

Artificial Intelligence & Automation Engineer

Ascot Group

<div>This is an opportunity to join Ascot Group - one of the world&rsquo;s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations. 
Designed as a modern-era company operating through an ecosystem of interconnected global operating platforms, we&rsquo;re bound by a common mission and purpose: One Ascot. Our greatest strength is a talented team who flourishes in a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture, steeped in underwriting excellence, integrity, and a passion to find a better way, The Ascot Way. 
The Ascot Way guides our people and our organization. Our underwriting platforms collaborate to find creative ways to deploy our capital in a true cross-product and cross-platform approach. These platforms work as one, deploying our capital creatively through our unique Fusion Model: Client Centric, Risk Centric, Technology Centric. 
Built to be resilient, Ascot maximizes client financial security while delivering bespoke products and world class service &mdash; both pre- and post-claims. Ascot exists to solve our clients&rsquo; brightest tomorrow, through agility, collaboration, resilience, and discipline. 
Position Overview: 
Reporting to the Business Intelligence Lead, the Business Intelligence Engineer supports the development and maintenance of Power BI reports and dashboards used across Ascot&rsquo;s business, operations, and finance teams. This role works closely with senior BI engineers, data engineers, and business partners to deliver accurate, well-structured reporting solutions. The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of Power BI and SQL, strong attention to detail, and a desire to continue developing technical and analytical skills in an enterprise data environment. This role will be in the office with a hybrid work schedule. 
Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Assist in the development and maintenance of Power BI reports, dashboards, and datasets.
</li><li>Support Power BI semantic models by creating and maintaining basic measures, calculated columns, and relationships.
</li><li>Write and modify SQL queries to retrieve and validate data from enterprise data sources.
</li><li>Perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure reports are accurate and align with source systems.
</li><li>Work with senior developers and data engineers to understand data structures, definitions, and reporting standards.
</li><li>Help address report defects, enhancements, and routine maintenance requests.
</li><li>Participate in requirements discussions to understand reporting needs and assist in translating them into Power BI solutions.
</li><li>Follow established development standards, naming conventions, and documentation practices.
</li><li>Learn and apply best practices related to data modeling, report performance, and usability.
</li><li>Commitment to The Ascot Way: Embody The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability 
</li></ul>Requirements: 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in information systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
</li><li>2&ndash;3 years of experience working with Power BI in a professional or business setting.
</li><li>Some experience working with relational databases and structured datasets.
</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
</li><li>Willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and business concepts.
</li><li>Power BI fundamentals, including:
<ul><li><div>Report and dashboard creation
</div></li><li><div>Basic data modeling concepts
</div></li><li><div>Introductory DAX measures and calculations
</div></li></ul></li><li>Working knowledge of SQL for querying and validating data.
</li><li>Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server or similar platforms).
</li><li>Basic understanding of data warehousing and ETL concepts.
</li><li>Ability to read and follow existing data models and report designs.
</li><li>Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
</li><li>High attention to detail and data quality.
</li><li>Clear written and verbal communication skills.
</li><li>Positive attitude and eagerness to grow technical capabilities. 
</li></ul>***This position may be filled at a different level, depending on experience*** 
Compensation: 
Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, and skills. The base pay is just one component of Ascot&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and other forms of discretionary compensation awarded by the Company. 
The annualized base pay range for this role is: $95,000 - $110,000 
Company Benefits: 
The Company provides a competitive benefits package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
<ul><li>Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&amp;D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more
</li><li>Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary &amp; Non-Primary Caregiver)
</li>Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k) 
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</li></ul>#LI-Hybrid</div>

Business Intelligence Engineer

PEAK6

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">PEAK6 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT</h3>
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA<div> 
WHO WE ARE
Headquartered in the historic Chicago Board of Trade, PEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm that has been defining the industry for more than 25 years. While many firms have come and gone, PEAK6 Capital Management has consistently delivered liquidity to the options market. We thrive due to our firm&rsquo;s special blend of financial acumen, ability to manage risk, and cutting-edge technology.
Our success is driven by our team of technologists, engineers, and traders who leverage proprietary tech and a data-centric approach to maintain inventory and stay ahead of the markets, so customers can, too.
We are committed to providing dependable liquidity, which is crucial for market stability, investor confidence, and efficient trading across asset classes.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Software Engineer II a regular day could include working closely with PEAK6&rsquo;s Finance and Operations team on the systems that power our trading behind the scenes, including PnL reporting, positions, and clearing firm reconciliations. It would also include working collaboratively with other engineers on the team to build out the future of PEAK6&rsquo;s Finance and Operations software. Additionally, Software Engineers regularly work across teams (engineering, operations and trading) to ensure that their solutions integrate seamlessly to support a great experience for operators in a live trading environment.
What you'll do all day:<ul><li>
Collaborating with operations, finance and technology teams on back office processes, creating applications for both end-users as well as more robust automation to ensure firm position and PnL are correct before the trading day and throughout.</li><li>
Owning execution of key initiatives that align with strategic business plans for the operations space.</li><li>
Contribute to the full product development lifecycle of critical tools that enable assignments, reconciliation, etc, and firm position visibility.</li><li>
Ensuring quality and correctness of applications through understanding the applications and how they are used by operations and finance.</li><li>
Monitoring applications in production for performance and effectiveness, always looking for areas to improve existing workflows.</li><li>
Troubleshooting production issues quickly and efficiently.</li></ul>
We're looking for someone who has:<ul><li>
2+ years of software engineering experience</li><li>
A willingness to learn new languages, frameworks, and development techniques (be willing to learn Java, Airflow, Kafka)</li><li>
A learning mindset</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.</li><li>
Familiarity with Linux platform.</li><li>
Strong collaboration and communication skills to thrive in a dynamic and self-directed environment</li><li>
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related.</li><li>
Trading or finance industry experience is preferred.</li></ul>
#LI-P6
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health &amp; wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.
Base Salary Range
$116,000-$145,000
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hr@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
#PEAK6</div></div><div></div>

Software Engineer II, Data

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