USG · 1 month ago
Sr. Technical Specialist - AI Engineer
550 W. Adams Street, Chicago, United States, 60661, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $146K/yr
2+ years expUSG Corporation is a leader in producing innovative products and systems for construction. The AI Engineer will design, develop, and deliver AI solutions to enhance business processes and drive digital transformation.
Advanced MaterialsBuilding MaterialManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Architect and deploy AI/ML models and solutions on Azure and other cloud platforms
Promote and lead AI literacy efforts through training and documentation for staff
Develop containerized AI applications using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Evaluate, select, and integrate the latest cloud-based AI technologies rapidly
Collaborate with other IT specialists and business units to identify opportunities for AI-driven automation and improvement
Implement CI/CD pipelines for AI solutions
Ensure industry standards are followed for data privacy and IT security
Monitor, evaluate, and optimize the performance and reliability of AI solutions
Provide technical leadership and mentorship around AI adoption
Review emerging trends in enterprise AI and provide short- and long-term technology roadmaps
Qualification
Required
Deep proficiency in Azure AI services and infrastructure
Strong experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) for scalable AI deployments
Advanced scripting and programming skills for AI development
Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability and motivation to quickly pick up new technologies and adapt in a rapidly changing environment
Strong understanding of IT and data security requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
2-5 years of experience in building and deploying AI solutions in hybrid cloud environments
Advanced programming and scripting skills (Python is highly preferred; experience with C# is a plus)
Preferred
Practical experience with infrastructure as code for cloud and hybrid environments (for example, using Terraform, ARM templates, or similar)
Familiarity with Open Web UI and MCP Tooling
Experience promoting AI literacy—such as leading internal workshops, developing documentation, or mentoring colleagues on AI concepts and practices
Benefits
Two medical insurance options
Vision and dental coverage
401(k) Investment Plan with company match
Pension plan
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Legal insurance
Pet insurance
Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company
USG
USG is a manufacturing company that produces gypsum wallboard, joint compound and a vast array of related products for the construction.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-06-11Acquired
1993-05-14IPO
Leadership Team
Srinivas Veeramasuneni
Chief Technology Officer
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