Lead engineer

Job Title: AI/ML Orchestration Lead Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Orchestration Lead Engineer to lead the development of orchestration layers that transform large language models (LLMs) into autonomous agents capable of complex reasoning and real-world action. In this role, you will design and implement orchestration frameworks and build integration ecosystems, enabling AI to coordinate across tools, memory systems, and multi-agent workflows. You will also drive the technical roadmap for agentic AI, from prompt orchestration to autonomous system design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement agentic orchestration frameworks using existing and custom frameworks.
• Build tool integration ecosystems utilizing existing standards for function calling and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
• Architect multi-agent collaboration systems with distributed reasoning, planning, and execution capabilities.
• Create memory and context management systems to enable long-term agent coherence and personalization.
• Develop evaluation frameworks for agent reliability, safety, and performance.
• Lead a team of engineers and collaborate with research, product, and platform teams.
• Drive the technical roadmap for agentic AI, focusing on prompt orchestration and autonomous system design.

Essential Skills

• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML systems with a focus on LLM applications or agent frameworks.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in agentic AI architectures, including planning, reasoning, tool use, and memory systems.
• Experience in building production AI systems at scale with robust error handling and observability.
• Knowledge of Python, Java, Kotlin, async programming, and API design.
• Experience with prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, and LLM orchestration patterns.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with AutoGen, MCP servers, OpenAI/Anthropic APIs, vector databases (e.g., Pinecone), workflow orchestration, Kubernetes, and edge deployment.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with three days on-site and two days remote. The role is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and requires full-time commitment. The work environment involves mastering technologies and collaborating across various teams to create adaptive AI experiences on diverse platforms, including laptops, mobile, tablets, and cloud.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $220000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

About Actalent

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