POSITION SUMMARY

The AI Engineer plays a pivotal role in USG’s digital transformation, designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-class artificial intelligence solutions that accelerate innovation and optimize business processes. This individual will leverage deep technical expertise to build and deploy Azure-based AI platforms, utilizing modern containerization strategies to enable scalability and reliability. The AI Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, business units, and external partners, to identify AI opportunities, translate business challenges into practical technical solutions, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

The AI Engineer will drive the adoption of AI across the organization by creating prototypes and production-grade models, facilitating knowledge transfer, and leading internal upskilling initiatives. This position requires a passion for emerging technologies, a creative problem-solving mindset, and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new methods in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. The AI Engineer is also responsible for ensuring that all AI deployments adhere to best practices in security, privacy, and compliance, and for proactively monitoring and optimizing solution performance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND 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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience/Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in building and deploying AI solutions in hybrid cloud environments.

• Practical experience with infrastructure as code for cloud and hybrid environments (for example, using Terraform, ARM templates, or similar).
• Advanced programming and scripting skills (Python is highly preferred; experience with C# is a plus).
• Familiarity with Open Web UI and MCP Tooling is a plus.
• Experience promoting AI literacy—such as leading internal workshops, developing documentation, or mentoring colleagues on AI concepts and practices.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.  USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

 EOE including disability/veteran