Parts Town Careers - Applied AI Engineer

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Parts Town Careers { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "datePosted": "2026-08-11", "description": "

See What We\u2019re All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That\u2019s key. But we\u2019re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change\u2026and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We\u2019re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That\u2019s what keeps us at the top of our game. We\u2019re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain\u2019s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you\u2019re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let\u2019s chat \u2013 Apply Today!

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Perks

Parts Town Pride \u2013 check out our virtual tour and culture!
Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
Hybrid Work schedule
Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
Volunteer opportunities
Casual dress code
On demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away \u2013 don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got you covered.

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The Job\u00A0at a\u00A0Glance\u00A0

The Applied AI Engineer will advance internal AI capabilities by owning and improving high\u2011value, production\u2011ready AI solutions that are reliable, maintainable, and integrated into core business workflows. Working at the intersection of LLMs, machine learning, and modern software engineering, the role partners closely with AI, Business, and Enterprise Data teams to build enterprise\u2011grade systems across cloud and enterprise platforms. Success requires translating technical outcomes into clear business value while helping shape long\u2011term AI strategy and deployment across internal and customer\u2011facing experiences.

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A Typical Day\u00A0

\u25CF\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 Design, develop, and deploy LLM and ML based AI solutions into production

\u25CF\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 Build and maintain RAG pipelines, prompt orchestration workflows, and AI-driven automation systems

\u25CF\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 Develop scalable inference services, APIs, and integration layers

\u25CF\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 Investigate and resolve complex system and data challenges across AI pipelines, diagnosing root causes and implementing robust solutions

\u25CF\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 Define and implement evaluation frameworks to assess AI performance, reliability, and business impact

\u25CF\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 Integrate AI systems with cloud data platforms and enterprise applications

\u25CF\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 Partner with business stakeholders to translate operational challenges into structured, measurable AI solutions

\u25CF\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 Contribute to architectural decisions that ensure scalability, maintainability, and clear system boundaries

\u25CF\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 Uphold strong engineering standards, documentation practices, and reproducibility across AI systems

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To Land This Opportunity\u00A0

You have strong problem\u2011solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a builder mindset to break down ambiguous problems and design, prototype, and iterate on AI or software solutions
You have strong Python skills with solid software engineering fundamentals and experience deploying ML/AI systems into production
You have experience building APIs or service\u2011based architecture and working with LLM\u2011based systems (RAG, prompt orchestration, evaluation frameworks)
You have experience working with cloud platforms and operating effectively in fast\u2011evolving, ambiguous environments with a strong sense of ownership
You can balance execution speed with engineering discipline and communicate technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders

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Bonus points if:

You have experience with enterprise data platforms, semantic modeling, ontology\u2011driven or knowledge\u2011based systems
You have experience integrating AI solutions into operational business workflows
You are familiar with monitoring, observability, and MLOps practices supporting production AI systems

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About Your Future Team

Our AI team enjoys building meaningful things and solving real problems and is just as open to a quick ping pong match or a light team moment when people want a break.

We value curiosity, strong problem-solving, and people who enjoy figuring things out, especially when the path isn\u2019t obvious. It\u2019s a team that balances focused work with small, optional ways to reset and connect!

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $133,953.05 to 157,542.26/annually which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay-for performance company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today! PerksParts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!Quarterly profit-sharing bonusHybrid Work schedule Team member appreciation events and recognition programsVolunteer opportunitiesCasual dress codeOn demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The Job at a Glance The Applied AI Engineer will advance internal AI capabilities by owning and improving high‑value, production‑ready AI solutions that are reliable, maintainable, and integrated into core business workflows. Working at the intersection of LLMs, machine learning, and modern software engineering, the role partners closely with AI, Business, and Enterprise Data teams to build enterprise‑grade systems across cloud and enterprise platforms. Success requires translating technical outcomes into clear business value while helping shape long‑term AI strategy and deployment across internal and customer‑facing experiences. A Typical Day ● Design, develop, and deploy LLM and ML based AI solutions into production● Build and maintain RAG pipelines, prompt orchestration workflows, and AI-driven automation systems● Develop scalable inference services, APIs, and integration layers● Investigate and resolve complex system and data challenges across AI pipelines, diagnosing root causes and implementing robust solutions● Define and implement evaluation frameworks to assess AI performance, reliability, and business impact● Integrate AI systems with cloud data platforms and enterprise applications● Partner with business stakeholders to translate operational challenges into structured, measurable AI solutions● Contribute to architectural decisions that ensure scalability, maintainability, and clear system boundaries● Uphold strong engineering standards, documentation practices, and reproducibility across AI systems To Land This Opportunity You have strong problem‑solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a builder mindset to break down ambiguous problems and design, prototype, and iterate on AI or software solutionsYou have strong Python skills with solid software engineering fundamentals and experience deploying ML/AI systems into productionYou have experience building APIs or service‑based architecture and working with LLM‑based systems (RAG, prompt orchestration, evaluation frameworks)You have experience working with cloud platforms and operating effectively in fast‑evolving, ambiguous environments with a strong sense of ownershipYou can balance execution speed with engineering discipline and communicate technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders Bonus points if: You have experience with enterprise data platforms, semantic modeling, ontology‑driven or knowledge‑based systemsYou have experience integrating AI solutions into operational business workflowsYou are familiar with monitoring, observability, and MLOps practices supporting production AI systems About Your Future TeamOur AI team enjoys building meaningful things and solving real problems and is just as open to a quick ping pong match or a light team moment when people want a break.We value curiosity, strong problem-solving, and people who enjoy figuring things out, especially when the path isn’t obvious. It’s a team that balances focused work with small, optional ways to reset and connect!At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $133,953.05 to 157,542.26/annually which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay-for performance company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are an E-Verify employer. For more information, please click on the following links: E-Verify Participation Poster: English | Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish Apply Apply Later ← Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Powered by Jobvite

Parts Town Careers { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "datePosted": "2026-08-11", "description": "

See What We\u2019re All About

If you\u2019re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let\u2019s chat \u2013 Apply Today!

\u00A0

Perks

Parts Town Pride \u2013 check out our virtual tour and culture!
Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
Hybrid Work schedule
Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
Volunteer opportunities
Casual dress code
On demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away \u2013 don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got you covered.