AI Engineer I

Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. The AI Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing artificial intelligence solutions that align with business goals. This senior-level position bridges the gap between business strategy and technical implementation, while driving innovation and digital transformation initiatives.
* What you'll do:
* Assist in developing and maintaining AI frameworks and standards, models, and guiding principles to help define and govern the future state architecture, business processes, information systems, and infrastructure
* Support the definition and development of AI platform roadmaps and technology lifecycles, transformational initiatives, M&A technology due diligence and integration plans, and solution design across a wide and diverse portfolio of solutions
* Provide support on projects focused on AI compliance, development, and implementation of strategic technological directives
* Participate in the vendor selection process and provide recommendations for investment in AI solutions, supported by appropriate ROI, total cost of ownership, and/or cost-benefit analyses
* Contribute to innovation initiatives and proof of concept projects in AI
* Assist in developing and presenting business cases for AI initiatives, for approval, funding, and prioritization
* Provide technical support and training within the AI capability scope
* Represent the AI organization for application, data, and infrastructure domain-specific initiatives by supporting these initiatives from an AI perspective
* Assist in architecting AI-based applications, mobile applications, and infrastructure, web services, middleware, and databases needed to support the future state technology platform
* Ensure coordination and completion of design review based on formalized AI standards
* Support compliance between business strategies and AI transformation activities
* What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience with Information Technology
* Basic understanding of AI architectural standards and roadmaps
* Interest in learning and integrating business and technological vision, connecting the dots across business needs, technologies, processes, and information
* Willingness to participate in large-complex technical efforts, maximizing current investment and optimizing process complexity
* Enthusiasm for contributing to future state AI architecture, creating competitive advantage for the business
* Eagerness to be involved in large, complex scale AI projects
* Solid presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate
* Ability to work autonomously and exhibit excellent judgment
* Strong interest in technical leadership and collaboration with development teams and vendors
* Possess a strong business and technical acumen to contribute to the strategic business plan and operational direction
* Passion for driving AI innovation initiatives
* AI certifications are a plus
* Pay range: $ 84,000 - $ 116,800 depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.