At CHAMP, we are redefining the technology used by Motor Vehicle Agencies and their stakeholders. We do so with innovative, cloud-based software that enhances efficiency, security, and interoperability. Our solutions replace outdated processes with modern, scalable platforms, enabling organizations to operate with greater speed and accuracy in an increasingly digital world.

Sr AI Engineer

Location: Cleveland (Onsite – 4 days in office)

Department: Engineering

Reports To: VP Product Engineering

Travel: <5%

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Relocation:This position is not eligible for Relocation

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will work in a local and distributed team building the next generation of CHAMP’s CADE (Compliance Automated Decisioning Engine) product. CADE’s goal is to revolutionize the processing of DMV transactions, exceeding industry standards for transaction processing quality and cycle time through the secure and efficient application of cloud-native AI tools and technologies. This is a highly challenging role working with emergent Agentic platforms and requires a voracious intellectual curiosity, a drive to deliver high-quality scalable solutions, and the ability to learn and apply new knowledge quickly while meeting delivery goals. Senior Engineers are expected and required to participate in enterprise architectural decisions, implementation architectural decisions, business requirement evaluation, team processes, continuous improvement efforts, and the daily work of building the solution with hands-on development.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you meet most of the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single one.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

• Design complex AI-driven workflows and functions
• Translate use cases, user stories, and requirements into technical designs
• Design, implement, and deliver high-quality technical solutions that are scalable, observable, extensible, and maintainable
• Design and implement effective error handling mechanisms
• Implement new features while continuously improving code quality
• Integrate and consume internal and external services via MCP, REST, and SOAP
• Create and maintain system documentation
• Contribute to code reviews
• Coach developers on best practices
• Maintain code standards/style
• Lead a team of engineers on feature projects

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, testing, and implementing complex technical solutions
• Hands-on and practical experience with AI tools and technologies
• Deep understanding of production application operational requirements
• Experience mentoring/coaching other software engineers
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, QA, and more

Required Skills

• Programming languages: Python, Java, Javascript/TypescriptAI/Workflow Frameworks Patterns: Strands Agents, MCP, RAGTooling: AWS Bedrock AgentCore, AWS (additional services), Document AI/OCR, Docker, Git, Terraform, GitHub Actions
• Collaboration Tools: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Slack

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with delivery and operation of AI solutions in production
• Experience in government technology, regulated industries, or enterprise SaaS

Benefits + Perks

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus Potential

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Unlimited PTO Policy

Matching 401K with immediate vesting

Subsidized Lunches at our Cleveland Headquarters

Fast Paced work environment in a growth company

Newly Renovated Office Space

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 annually. This is a good faith estimate, and final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and geographic location.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re here to help.

By joining CHAMP, you will be an integral member of our team with many opportunities for personal growth and upward mobility in a growing organization. We have a great culture that is flexible, collaborative and welcoming.