Senior AI Engineer

Senior AI Engineer (onsite) in Rogers, MN building and leading secure, scalable AI solutions with measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of AI-based solutions, including intelligent applications and AI agents.
• Provide technical guidance across AI initiatives by setting solution architecture, development standards, best practices, and implementation approaches.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define use cases, translate requirements into scalable AI solutions, and support successful delivery.
• Collaborate with the Data and Analytics team to identify, prepare, and operationalize data needed to support AI models and intelligent workflows.
• Work with the IT Infrastructure team to ensure AI solutions run in reliable, scalable, and maintainable environments.
• Coordinate with the Security team to support monitoring, governance, and control mechanisms for AI solutions, including controls for AI agents, model behavior, access, and data protection.
• Support requirements gathering and solution alignment with the requirements management team and cross-functional subject matter experts.
• Evaluate and integrate tools, frameworks, and cloud capabilities to improve AI performance, maintainability, and security.
• Collaborate with specialized technology partners to accelerate delivery, validate architecture decisions, and implement best practices.
• Document solution designs, technical decisions, and operational support guidance for AI implementations.
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies, engineering practices, and governance considerations; recommend practical improvements.
• Act as a liaison between IT and business teams to ensure solutions support business needs.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to business stakeholders regarding system capabilities and best practices.
• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives involving system design, development, or data integration.
• Assist in maintaining system documentation, integration documentation, and technical standards as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 7+ years of software development, process automation, data engineering, or related technical experience.
• 3+ years developing and implementing AI-based solutions deployed and used in production environments.
• Strong software development experience to design, build, test, and support robust technical solutions.
• Experience with AI/ML, generative AI, natural language processing, or intelligent automation solutions.
• Experience monitoring, conducting due diligence, and recommending advanced technologies aligned with strategic plans and the technology roadmap.
• Ability to lead technical workstreams and collaborate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience developing and supporting API-based integrations (SOAP and REST).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Technologies

• AI/ML
• Generative AI
• Natural language processing
• Intelligent automation
• SOAP
• REST
• Microsoft Synapse
• Microsoft Fabric
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint
• Microsoft 365
• SQL

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Retirement plans with matching contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with Microsoft Synapse and/or Fabric analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft collaboration and productivity tools including Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience with SQL development.

Physical Demands

• Frequently communicates with employees and clients and must exchange accurate information.
• Standing and/or sitting in a stationary position for extended periods.
• 50%+ of the time using a computer/laptop in an office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting.
• Navigating between office building floors.
• Regularly attending off-site meetings or events.
• Lifting up to 35 lbs unassisted.

Work Environment

• Primarily a typical office environment; occasional jobsite travel required.
• Jobsite visits may involve uneven terrain, stairs or ladders, variable weather, noise, dust, and moving equipment.
• Required PPE must be worn as directed, including a hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, gloves, hearing protection, and safety-toe footwear.
• Employee frequently works alone and with others.

Base Compensation

• $116,000 - $157,500 base salary range (may vary by geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience).