[Remote] Senior AI Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wipfli is a company focused on delivering exceptional impact through its people. They are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to advance their AI-driven functional requirements documentation platform, collaborating with teams to build production-grade AI solutions that benefit users across the firm.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and optimize full‑stack applications using RAG for high‑accuracy retrieval and generationBuild and maintain APIs and microservices with monitoring and logging for reliability and performanceImplement vector databases and semantic search; fine‑tune retrieval for strong precision and recallOptimize chunking, embeddings, and retrieval parameters tailored to professional services contentEvaluate LLM architectures and maintain prompt‑engineering frameworks to improve response qualityBuild ETL pipelines and integrate with firm platforms such as document management, CRM, and engagement systemsEnsure data quality, security, and compliance, including role‑based access, encryption, audit logging, and confidentialityPartner across teams—engagement, data science, and ML—to deliver capabilities and mentor junior engineersStay current on emerging AI/ML technologies and assess applicability to enterprise use casesSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, or AI related field3-5 years of experience in data science and AI roles7-10 years of experience software development rolesDemonstrated track record of building production-grade AI applications from conception to deploymentDemonstrated deep understanding of RAG methodologies and practical application. Experience with frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Haystack is considered an additional assetExperience with document processing and OCR technologies, including integration and deployment within enterprise environmentsMaster's degree or advanced certification in Data Science or AI4+ years of full stack development experience with modern frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular; Node.js, Python, or similar; .NET experience)BenefitsIndividuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans)Dental and vision coverageOpportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contributionEmployee Assistance ProgramFirm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverageA 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contributionWell-being incentiveEducation & certification assistanceFlexible time offFamily care leaveParental leaveFamily formation benefitsCell phone reimbursementTravel rewardsVoluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&DEligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and locationCompany OverviewWipfli LLP is one of the top 20 accounting and consulting firms. It was founded in 1930, and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.wipfli.com.Company H1B SponsorshipWipfli has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.