Sr. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Dev

at Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial and OEM metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Sr. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Developer at Ryerson, you will lead the design, development, and support of AI and machine learning solutions that help improve business processes and decision-making. This role will own key AI/ML platforms, tools, and integrations while helping expand the use of automation, agents, and predictive models across the organization. You will work with business stakeholders to build scalable, secure, and practical AI solutions that deliver measurable value. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with employees expected to work from the office Tuesday through Thursday each week.

Roles and Responsibilities

Own the full lifecycle of Ryerson's AI and machine learning systems, from design through production support
Build and maintain AI/ML infrastructure, products, models, and agents across business functions
Serve as the primary developer for AI/ML tools, including Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Python, SQL, Databricks, and related Azure services
Support agent development environments such as Copilot Studio, Agentforce, Joule AI, Azure AI Foundry, and related integration tools
Monitor changes in AI/ML technology and recommend tools or capabilities that support business needs
Create reports and dashboards to track AI/ML performance, accuracy, usage, and adoption
Document systems, models, decisions, and processes for technical and business users
Partner with stakeholders to define model goals, success measures, timelines, and delivery plans
Support continuous improvement through code reviews, testing, deployment practices, and solution enhancements
All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
4 plus years of experience developing, deploying, and supporting AI/ML applications
Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Search, and generative AI solutions
Experience building and deploying AI/ML models, agents, and algorithms
Strong knowledge of MLOps practices, including model versioning, automation, and monitoring
Experience with tools such as Python, SQL, Kubernetes, Databricks, and HuggingFace
Knowledge of Copilot Studio, Azure Functions, API integrations, prompt engineering, and agent lifecycle management
Strong organization, communication, and project management skills

Salary: $131,129 - $196,694 annually plus bonus. A starting salary higher than $131,694 annually is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

Ryerson offers eligible employees the following benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
401K plans with employer-matching contributions
Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.