Role OverviewWe are seeking Forward-Deployed AI Engineers to rapidly prototype AI solutions in real-world advisor workflows. This role is embedded in our discovery team, working alongside Product Managers, UX designers, and researchers to translate ideas into functioning prototypes.
Success is measured by speed, feasibility validation, and actionable prototypes that can move downstream.
What Success Looks Like:
- Prototypes validate advisor workflows quickly and reliably
- Downstream production engineers can operationalize prototypes with minimal friction
- Team moves from idea 14 evidence 14 validated workflow efficiently
- Experiments reduce risk and uncertainty for AI product decisions
Why This Role Matters Product minded forward-deployed engineers collapse the gap between concept and reality, enabling the team to make fast, evidence-based product decisions while reducing wasted effort downstream.
Key Responsibilities - Build and iterate AI prototypes for advisor workflows
- Integrate signals, models, and UX designs into working experiments
- Test feasibility and performance of AI behaviors in real workflow scenarios
- Collaborate closely with PMs, UX designers, and Research & Signals Lead
- Capture technical learnings and provide handoff documentation for production teams
- Rapidly validate ideas before long-term engineering investment
Required Skills - AI prototyping - Ability to build working AI systems quickly
- Data integration - Connect signals, APIs, and datasets for prototypes
- Collaboration in cross-functional teams - Work side-by-side with PMs, UX, and researchers
- Experimentation and iteration - Rapidly test and refine ideas with user feedback
- Technical documentation - Clearly communicate prototype behavior and limitations
Qualifications - 1-2 years of AI engineering experience
- Experience using AI Coding tools like Claude Code and/or Cursor
- Experience with Python, LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI frameworks
- Ability to rapidly prototype with limited infrastructure
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Total Cash Compensation Range$85,000-144-510 USD Annual
Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentiveCompensation and BenefitsAt Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That9s why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
- Financial Health
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- Physical Health
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Emotional Health
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Social Health
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Morningstar9s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we9ve found that we9re at our best when we9re purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you9ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
