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AI Automation Engineer

Fairlife
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Decision Intelligence
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in AI engineering, machine learning engineering, software engineering, or related fields
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Proficiency in Python and experience building applications with large language models (LLMs) and foundation models
  • Hands-on experience with agentic AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen) and orchestration patterns
  • Experience with prompt engineering, tool and function calling (including the Model Context Protocol), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, ChromaDB)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/Fabric, AWS, or GCP) for scalable AI deployment
Nice to have
  • A bias toward automation: a track record of spotting repetitive, manual workflows and building tools or agents to eliminate them
  • Experience in manufacturing and supply chain
What the job really is

The AI Automation Engineer at fairlife will focus on developing AI agents and automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency across various business functions such as manufacturing and supply chain. This role involves designing, building, and deploying systems that automate repetitive tasks, integrating with enterprise tools, and applying best practices in MLOps. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and ensure the reliability and compliance of automated systems.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one
  • Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
  • Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
  • Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
  • Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
  • 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Things to weigh
  • This position requires current authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
  • The role is hybrid, requiring onsite work three days a week in downtown Chicago.
  • Base pay range is $85,000 — $105,000, which may vary based on geography and experience.
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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