185 ai research jobs at 102 companies in Chicago, IL

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Senior Advanced AI Research Engineer
Mountain View or Albany or Arlington or Atlanta or Austin or Beaverton or Bentonville or Boston or Carmel or Charlotte or Chicago or Cincinnati or Cleveland or Columbus or Culver City or Denver or Des Moines or Detroit or Hartford or Houston or Irving or Kirkland or Miami or Milwaukee or Minneapolis or Morristown or Nashville or New York City or Oklahoma City or Overland Park or Philadelphia or Pittsburgh or Raleigh or Redmond or Sacramento or San Diego or San Francisco or Scottsdale or Seattle or St. Louis or St. Petersburg or Walnut Creek
$123k-$338k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Accenture
AccentureNYSE: ACN: Global professional services firm providing consulting and technology solutions.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field; 5+ years Python or Node.js/TypeScript and AI/ML systems experience; research-to-production expertise preferred.
Python, Node.js, TypeScript, FastAPI, asyncio, Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, Microsoft Excel
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AI Research Engineer - NLP
Evanston, Illinois, United States
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Sugino Corp
Sugino Corp: Manufacturer of precision industrial cleaning and machining equipment.
3+ YOEPh.D. in CS or related (NLP/LLMs), 3 years post-Ph.D. research experience, mastery of NLP/LLM safety, ability to design and run assessments, code text-analytics, publish research, and collaborate with engineering teams.
LLMs, NLP
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Principal AI/ML Research Engineer
United States or California or San Jose or Seattle or Portland or Boston or Chicago
$250k-$289k/yr RemoteFull Time
WEX
WEXNYSE: WEX: Provides global payment processing and business information management services.
12+ YOE12+ years in software or ML engineering, including 5+ years in applied AI/ML research. Requires advanced expertise in model architecture, algorithms, Python, deep learning frameworks, distributed AI, cloud, and ML platforms.
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, C++, Java, Ray, DeepSpeed, Megatron, Spark, AWS, Azure, SageMaker, MLflow, Databricks, LanceDB, Pinecone, Qdrant, Milvus, Transformer, Tabular Transformers, LLMs, RAG, LoRA, PEFT, Diffusion, Reinforcement Learning, RLHF, NeurIPS, ICML, KDD, ACL
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Campus AI Research Engineer – Research Automation (Full-Time)
Chicago or New York City
$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Jump Trading
Jump Trading: Global proprietary trading firm specializing in algorithmic and high-frequency strategies
Demonstrated ML research record, experience implementing ML models to production, strong Python/C++ skills, familiarity with PyTorch/JAX/TensorFlow, GPU/HPC experience, and strong quantitative and communication skills.
C, C++, Python, CUDA, ROCm, PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow, HPC
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Staff AI research scientist
San Francisco or Seattle or New York City or Austin or Chicago or London
$234k-$296k/yr HybridFull Time
Writer
Writer: Platform for building and deploying enterprise generative AI agents.
7+ YOE7+ years ML research experience with LLM pre-/post-training, strong publication record, Ph.D. or equivalent, expert in post-training methods (SFT, RLHF, RLAIF, DPO), Python and PyTorch/JAX proficiency, experience shipping production models.
Python, PyTorch, JAX
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Senior Advanced AI Research Engineer
Mountain View or Milwaukee or Dallas or Columbus or Kirkland or Cincinnati or New York City or Cleveland or Oklahoma City or Austin or Albany or Chicago or St. Petersburg or Hartford or Pittsburgh or St. Louis or Miami or Sacramento or Raleigh or Minneapolis or Scottsdale or San Francisco or Morristown or Denver or Boston or Philadelphia or Des Moines or Overland Park or Los Angeles or Charlotte or Walnut Creek or Carmel or Seattle or Houston or Arlington or Atlanta or Redmond or Bentonville or Beaverton or Nashville or Detroit or San Diego
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Accenture
AccentureNYSE: ACN: Global provider of management consulting and technology services.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years with Python and/or Node.js/TypeScript, and 5+ years with AI/ML systems. Research-to-production experience preferred; Kubernetes, databases, tracing, and async Python are bonuses.
Python, Node.js, TypeScript, FastAPI, asyncio, Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, CI
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AI/ML Research Scientist
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$140k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northwestern University
Northwestern University: Private research university providing higher education and academic research.
7+ YOE7+ years combined experience or post-baccalaureate education in informatics/AI/data science; proficiency in Python/SQL/R, ML frameworks, distributed training, MLOps, cloud platforms, model deployment, and healthcare data integrations.
Python, SQL, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Ray, DeepSpeed, FSDP, MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git, Apache Spark, Terraform, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Power BI, Dash, Streamlit, React, Flask, OpenAI, Claude, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, LangChain, LoRA, PEFT, Epic, FHIR, OMOP, Unix
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Lead Research Scientist in AI 
Evanston, Illinois, United States
$131k-$180k/yr RemoteFull Time
UL Research Institutes
UL Research Institutes: Performs independent research to advance global public safety science.
6+ YOEPhD/MS/BS in computer science (NLP/LLMs) with substantial research experience; ability to design experiments, secure funding, lead programs, publish, and communicate results.
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AI for Astrophysics Research Technician
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$27-$31/hr OnsiteFull Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Provides higher education and conducts academic research.
2+ YOERequires 2–5 years of related experience or equivalent training; preferred background in astrophysics, physics, computer science, Python, AI/ML, scientific programming, and research communication.
Python, NPE, lenstronomy, DES, LSST
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Director, Research
Chicago or Los Angeles or Atlanta
$129k-$164k/yr OnsiteFull Time
JLL
JLLNYSE: JLL: Global commercial real estate and investment management services.
Requires deep corporate real estate services knowledge, commercial research experience, analytical and communication skills, senior stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and familiarity with AI-enabled research tools.
AI, generative AI
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Research Scientist Senior
Indianapolis or Atlanta or New York City or Grand Prairie or Chicago
$156k-$256k/yr HybridFull Time
Elevance Health
Elevance HealthNYSE: ELV: Provides health insurance plans and integrated healthcare services.
10+ YOEPhD or clinical degree with research training, plus 10 years of health outcomes research using medical and pharmacy claims, extensive publications, and national or international presentations. Expertise in AI/ML and healthcare research required.
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Ray, Generative AI, LLM
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Senior Research Scientist, AI & Workforce Intelligence
Vernon Hills or United States
$95k-$110k/yr RemoteFull Time
Wonderlic
Wonderlic: Provides scientific assessments for hiring and employee development.
3+ YOEGraduate degree in I-O psychology or related field, demonstrated ML/NLP engineering experience with production systems, experience with occupational taxonomies and responsible AI, minimum 3 years applied industry experience.
O*NET, ESCO, LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobs Engine, LLM
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Research Librarian
Chicago or San Diego or Portland or Phoenix or Dallas or Boise or Austin or Seattle
$86k-$130k/yr HybridFull Time
Perkins Coie
Perkins Coie: International law firm providing legal and business counsel.
2+ YOEAdvanced legal, business, and AI-enabled research skills; strong communication and presentation abilities; Microsoft Office proficiency; and two years of professional law firm library experience preferred.
Westlaw, Lexis Protégé, Vincent, Bloomberg Law, PACER, Docket Alarm, Docket Navigator, Lex Machina, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Senior Research Manager
Chicago or United States
RemoteFull Time
Glass
Glass: Market research platform blending DIY surveys with professional expertise.
5+ YOE5+ years quantitative market research experience, strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, survey programming experience, familiarity with AI and analytics tools, excellent English communication.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Gmail, Google Drive, Qualtrics, Survey Monkey, Alchemer, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, SPSS, R, Q, Displayr
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Research Scientist
Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
$77k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Oil-Dri
Oil-DriNYSE: ODC: Manufactures sorbent mineral products for consumer and industrial use.
3+ YOEM.S. with 3–5 years or B.S. with 5–7 years in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering; independent R&D, problem solving, innovation commercialization, strong communication, AI awareness, able to lift 30 lbs, ~10% travel; onsite Monday–Friday.
AI
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Research Associate II - Social Sciences
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$45k-$50k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago: Public research university and academic medical center in Chicago.
1+ YOEBachelor’s degree in social science or related field, at least one year of related research experience, and knowledge of research concepts, practices, and procedures.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Senior Principal Research Scientist
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$161k-$305k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AbbVie
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
10+ YOEPhD in biomedical field or DVM/PhD with 8–10+ years of biomedical research; PI experience; strong AI/ML and 3Rs knowledge; proven leadership; strong publication record.
AI, ML, NAMs, 3Rs, GraphPad JMP, Excel
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AI RESEARCH SCIENTIST
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Air Energy
Air Energy: Developing advanced solid-state lithium-air batteries for aviation and autonomy.
Background in materials science, electrochemistry, or solid-state physics; battery research experience, innovation record, analytical and problem-solving skills, and collaborative ability.
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Equity Research Analyst
Chicago or San Francisco
$100-$200/hr RemoteContract
Turing
Turing: AI-powered platform connecting companies with global remote software developers.
2+ YOERequires 2+ years in equity, credit, sell-side, or buy-side research; financial statement analysis, valuation, sector dynamics, investment recommendations, and excellent written English.
LLM, DCF, AI
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AI Scientist
Chicago or Minneapolis or San Francisco
$139k-$164k/yr HybridFull Time
U.S. Bank
U.S. BankNYSE: USB: Provider of personal, business, and institutional financial services.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 8+ years of AI/ML experience, and expertise in Python, AI/ML frameworks, generative AI, production deployment, and technical leadership.
Python, PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain, LangGraph