AvePoint · 3 hours ago
AI Prototype Engineer
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $165K/yr
6+ years expAvePoint is a cloud-native software platform provider that helps organizations optimize IT operations and secure their digital workplace. The AI Prototype Engineer will design and develop proof-of-concept solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to validate technical feasibility and accelerate the adoption of AvePoint solutions.
Cloud ComputingData ManagementDocument ManagementInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and iterate on prototypes and POCs to validate new concepts and technologies
Collaborate with product, engineering, and customer-facing teams to understand requirements and constraints
Research and propose design options, documenting trade-offs and performance considerations
Implement unit and system-level testing strategies to ensure quality and scalability
Summarize findings and present recommendations to technical and business stakeholders
Push the technical bar by experimenting with emerging technologies and frameworks relevant to AvePoint’s platform
Be self-guided and disciplined in managing time, dealing well with ambiguity and leading hands-on technical work
Qualification
Required
Over 6 years of software development experience with proficiency in C#, Python, TypeScript, Node, or similar languages
Hands-on experience with modern web frameworks and services development
Practical experience building on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services and/or Google Cloud and Google Workspace services
Experience with data pipeline development, ETL processes, and data management tools (e.g., Databricks, Fabric, SQL/NoSQL databases)
Ability to deal with ambiguity, communicate effectively, and collaborate across teams and disciplines
Passion for learning new technologies and quickly ramping on unfamiliar domains
Preferred
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional prototype or innovation teams
Prior experience with AI/ML prototyping or rapid experimentation in enterprise settings
Contributions to open-source projects, technical publications, or patents
Advanced expertise in cloud-native security, compliance, and scalability
Recognition in developer communities (e.g., conference presentations, technical blogs)
Benefits
Competitive market-based compensation (salary, yearly bonus + equity).
Career progression and internal mobility opportunities.
Work-life balance through a hybrid working model.
Unlimited PTO.
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, unlimited PTO)
Company
AvePoint
AvePoint is a global leader in data management and data governance, trusted by over 21,000 customers to modernize the digital workplace.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$744.41MKey Investors
65 Equity PartnersSixth StreetGoldman Sachs
2025-09-16Post Ipo Secondary· $202.86M
2023-09-18Post Ipo Secondary· $110M
2022-09-21Post Ipo Equity· $1.55M
Leadership Team
James Zhu
CEO of R&D Center
Tianyi Jiang
Chief Executive Officer
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