About this opportunity
OhioX lists this Senior AI Engineer opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At CHAMP, we are redefining the technology used by Motor Vehicle Agencies and their stakeholders. We do so with innovative, cloud-based software that enhances efficiency, security, and interoperability. Our solutions replace outdated processes with modern, scalable platforms, enabling organizations to operate with greater speed and accuracy in an increasingly digital world.
Sr AI Engineer
Location : Cleveland (Onsite – 4 days in office)
Department : Engineering
Reports To : VP Product Engineering
Travel: Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for Relocation
As a Senior AI Engineer, you will work in a local and distributed team building the next generation of CHAMP’s CADE (Compliance Automated Decisioning Engine) product. CADE’s goal is to revolutionize the processing of DMV transactions, exceeding industry standards for transaction processing quality and cycle time through the secure and efficient application of cloud-native AI tools and technologies. This is a highly challenging role working with emergent Agentic platforms and requires a voracious intellectual curiosity, a drive to deliver high-quality scalable solutions, and the ability to learn and apply new knowledge quickly while meeting delivery goals. Senior Engineers are expected and required to participate in enterprise architectural decisions, implementation architectural decisions, business requirement evaluation, team processes, continuous improvement efforts, and the daily work of building the solution with hands‑on development.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you meet most of the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single one.
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities
Design complex AI-driven workflows and functions
Translate use cases, user stories, and requirements into technical designs
Design, implement, and deliver high-quality technical solutions that are scalable, observable, extensible, and maintainable
Design and implement effective error handling mechanisms
Implement new features while continuously improving code quality
Integrate and consume internal and external services via MCP, REST, and SOAP
Create and maintain system documentation
Contribute to code reviews
Coach developers on best practices
Maintain code standards/style
Lead a team of engineers on feature projects
Required Qualifications
5+ years designing, testing, and implementing complex technical solutions
Hands‑on and practical experience with AI tools and technologies
Deep understanding of production application operational requirements
Experience mentoring/coaching other software engineers
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross‑functional teams, including Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, QA, and more
Required Skills
Programming languages: Python, Java, Javascript/TypescriptAI/Workflow Frameworks Patterns: Strands Agents, MCP, RAGTooling: AWS Bedrock AgentCore, AWS (additional services), Document AI/OCR, Docker, Git, Terraform, GitHub Actions
Collaboration Tools: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Slack
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with delivery and operation of AI solutions in production
Experience in government technology, regulated industries, or enterprise SaaS
Benefits + Perks
Competitive Salary
Annual Bonus Potential
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Unlimited PTO Policy
Matching 401K with immediate vesting
Subsidized Lunches at our Cleveland Headquarters
Fast Paced work environment in a growth company
Newly Renovated Office Space
Salary Range
The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 annually. This is a good faith estimate, and final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and geographic location.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re here to help.
By joining CHAMP , you will be an integral member of our team with many opportunities for personal growth and upward mobility in a growing organization. We have a great culture that is flexible, collaborative and welcoming.
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