CDW Corporation

Senior AI Engineer

CDW Corporation • $109K — $151K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of software engineering experience with AI/ML applications, or 9 years of software engineering experience with exposure to AI/ML applications
  • 2+ years building with LLMs, familiarity with orchestration frameworks like LangChain
  • Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone or Weaviate
  • Hands-on experience operating AI applications in production environments
  • Strong communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Architect complex, multi-agent workflows using Microsoft AI tech stack
  • Build reliable tools for large language models to connect with internal APIs and external platforms
  • Design systems for efficient state management and agent memory
  • Create production-grade data retrieval and integration systems
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines for automated evaluation of AI agents
  • Instrument applications for monitoring and debugging agent performance
  • Rapidly prototype and refactor successful AI models into production-ready systems

Benefits

  • Opportunity to design and build next-generation enterprise AI agents
  • Collaborative environment encouraging experimentation and innovation
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to transition our AI capabilities from "prototype" to "production." In this role, you will not just experiment with models; you will architect robust Agentic Systems that can plan, reason, and execute complex workflows autonomously for a wide variety of business user needs while experimenting with cutting-edge models and tools to push the boundaries of what's possible.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking engineer who thrives on hands-on experimentation with AI models and frameworks, learns quickly, and is naturally curious. You will collaborate closely with product managers, business partners, and platform teams to deliver high-value AI agents that solve real-world problems across the enterprise

What you will do:
  • Agentic Engineering & Orchestration
    • Workflow Design: Architect complex, multi-agent workflows using Microsoft AI tech stack. Design, Develop and Deploy agents to handle loops, interruptions, and human-in-the-loop interventions.
    • Tool Use & Function Calling: Build reliable "tool layers" that allow LLMs to safely interact with internal APIs, databases, and third-party SaaS platforms (e.g., SalesForce, Workday, ServiceNow etc.)
    • State Management: Design persistence layers to manage agent memory, conversational history, and context windows efficiently.
  • Advanced Data & RAG Strategy
    • Retrieval Pipelines: Build production-grade data retrieval and integration systems. Optimize vector indexing, document chunking, and re-ranking algorithms to ensure high-precision context retrieval.
    • Data Quality: Collaborate with Data Engineers to curate "Golden Datasets" for agent consumption
  • LLMOps, Evaluation & Quality
    • Automated Evaluation: Build CI/CD pipelines for AI that include "LLM-as-a-Judge" testing. Leverage frameworks to score agent outputs for accuracy, hallucination, and safety before deployment.
    • Observability: Instrument applications with tracing tools to visualize agent reasoning chains, monitor latency, and debug failures in production.
    • Cost Optimization: Monitor token usage and latency, optimizing prompt density and caching strategies to maintain high performance at sustainable costs.
  • Innovation & Collaboration
    • Prototyping to Production: Rapidly validate new ideas using state-of-the-art models, then refactor successful prototypes into maintainable, tested production code.
    • Standards Adoption: Stay ahead of the curve by evaluating emerging technologies to standardize agent connectivity.


What we expect of you
  • Core Engineering: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of software engineering experience, with exposure to AI/ML applications OR 9 years of software engineering experience, with exposure to AI/ML applications
  • AI Specialization: 2+ years specifically building with LLMs, with deep familiarity in:
    • Orchestration: LangChain, LangGraph, or similar state-based frameworks.
    • Vector DBs: Pinecone, Weaviate, or pgvector.
    • Prompt Engineering: Advanced techniques (Chain-of-Thought, ReAct, Few-Shot).
  • Production Mindset: Experience not just building demos, but operating them. You know how to handle rate limits, context window overflows, and non-deterministic errors.
  • Soft Skills: Ability to explain "probabilistic software" to non-technical stakeholders-managing expectations that agents are never 100% accurate, but can be 100% useful.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience in documenting technical designs, sharing insights, and enabling team knowledge transfer.


What We Offer
  • Opportunity to design and build the next generation of enterprise AI agents.
  • A collaborative environment where experimentation and innovation are encouraged.


We make technology work so people can do great things.

Pay range: $109,000 - $ 151,400 depending on experience and skill set

Annual bonus target of 5% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

About CDW Corporation

CDW is a provider of IT solutions for business, government, education, and healthcare. It features dedicated account managers who help customers choose the right technology products and services to meet their needs. The company’s solution architects offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, With a balanced portfolio of 250,000 small-, medium- and large-sized customers, CDW generated net sales of $10.1 billion in 2012, and employs more than 6,800 coworkers in 25 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Michael Krasny, CDW pioneered the business model that melds personalized business-to-business technology distribution with advanced technology services. Today, CDW is ranked No. 31 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies and No. 267 on the FORTUNE 500 list of America’s top companies.

CDW Corporation Careers

Join the vibrant team at CDW Corporation, a leading provider of technology solutions and services, where innovation, leadership, and growth are at the heart of what we do. As a powerhouse in the tech industry, CDW Corporation offers unparalleled job opportunities to both seasoned professionals and those at the start of their careers.

Work You’ll Do

At CDW Corporation, you’ll be part of a culture that cherishes diversity, innovation, and leadership. Our team is composed of over 10,000 strong, dedicated professionals who lead the way in technology and consulting services. We are committed to helping some of the world’s most well-known companies navigate their digital transformation journeys.

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CDW Corporation is not just a company; it's a place where you can shape your future. With a variety of career paths available, your professional growth is supported by robust training programs, diversity training, and opportunities for leadership development. We believe in fostering a culture where innovation thrives and where our employees are encouraged to develop new skills and gain valuable experiences.

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Kickstart your career with CDW Corporation’s dynamic internship programs. These opportunities allow you to apply your skills in real-world scenarios, ensuring you gain the experience and insights needed to excel. Our internships are designed to transform students into professionals by involving them in projects that promote problem-solving, networking, and professional growth.

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Benefits of Working at CDW Corporation

Choosing to work at CDW Corporation means opting for a career that comes with competitive benefits designed to support you and your family. These include health, dental, and vision insurance, employee wellness programs, and generous retirement plans. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in every aspect of our corporate structure.

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Learn more about CDW Corporation
Size
13,900 employees
Market Cap
$24.1 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$788.4 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
Revenue
$18.4 billion
NASDAQ
CDW
* Ladders Estimates

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