AI developer jobs · Chicago

AI developer openings in Chicago: Python, LLM, GenAI, full stack, and apprenticeships.

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  • Logo Cohere
    LLM Engineer
    Cohere 4.5 · 180 reviews

    Enterprise LLM engineer supporting Midwest banking and retail accounts — on-site/hybrid Chicago.

    LLMEnterpriseRAGChicago
    Chicago, ILHybrid
    $145k – $195k / year
    Easy applyFull-time26 applicants
    Posted 4 days agoQuick preview
  • Logo Databricks
    MLOps Engineer
    Databricks 4.5 · 180 reviews

    MLOps engineer for Midwest enterprise customers — hire MLOps engineers to run model CI/CD and monitoring at scale.

    MLOpsMLflowKubernetesPython
    Chicago, ILHybrid
    $140k – $190k / year
    Easy applyFull-time24 applicants
    Posted 4 days agoQuick preview
  • Logo Tempus AI
    Clinical AI ML Engineer
    Tempus AI 4.5 · 180 reviews

    Clinical AI jobs: production ML on de-identified clinical and genomic datasets with strict compliance and model governance.

    Clinical AINLPHIPAAPython
    Chicago, ILHybrid
    $135k – $185k / year
    Easy applyFull-time20 applicants
    Posted 4 days agoQuick preview

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AI developer jobs in Chicago — 2026 overview

The AI developer market in Chicago (Illinois) stays competitive: LLM, RAG, agents, MLOps, and GenAI in product. Employers want Python, Java, or full-stack profiles who ship to production—not just prototypes.

On Ganloss, listings focus on the AI ecosystem: scale-ups, consultancies, finance, and enterprise transformation. Posted salary ranges help you compare before applying.

Skills employers expect

Common stack: Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow, LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic), LangChain/LlamaIndex, Docker/Kubernetes, SQL, and cloud (AWS, GCP). Enterprise GenAI also hires full-stack Java/Angular profiles.

Recruiters value production skills (tests, observability, latency), product collaboration, and agile delivery. Apprenticeships and internships remain strong entry paths.

How to apply effectively

Create your Ganloss profile, turn on email alerts, and target posts with salary shown. Bring a portfolio (GitHub, RAG/agent projects) and tune your résumé for LLM, MLOps, Python, GenAI.

FAQ

How many AI developer jobs in Chicago on Ganloss?
0 open listings right now. Create an alert so you do not miss new posts.
What salary for an AI developer in Chicago?
Ganloss median: $120–175k/year (mid full-time). Junior: ~$95–125k · Senior LLM/MLOps: ~$165–220k in major metros.
Do you need an engineering degree to become an AI developer?
A CS degree helps, but recruiters prioritize shipped projects, production experience, and Python/ML depth. Bootcamps and apprenticeships complement self-taught paths.
AI developer vs data scientist?
AI developers build software, APIs, and deployment pipelines. Data scientists explore data and train models. ML engineer roles sit in between.