Lead AI Automation Engineer

Hybrid Full TimeIllinois, United StatesAbbVie

Role Overview

As a Lead AI Automation Engineer, you will drive measurable business impact by designing and implementing AI-powered automation solutions that transform how our Corporate Services and HR business partners operate.

What You Will Do

You will engage deeply with Corporate Services and HR stakeholders to understand current-state processes, pain points, constraints, to-be business requirements, and success metrics; translate these into technical solution designs that deliver measurable efficiency gains.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role uniquely combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic thinking: you will architect end-to-end solutions, build working prototypes, mentor the team in design thinking and agentic development, and ensure every solution drives tangible efficiency gains and value for stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of experience; Master’s Degree with 6 years; or PhD with 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Python proficiency required — expert-level ability to write production-quality code for automation, AI/ML implementations, and enterprise integrations.
  • Familiarity with modern AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or equivalent technologies.
  • Proficiency in designing and deploying AI integrations using Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts.
  • Experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools and understanding of LLM orchestration, agentic workflows, and prompt engineering.
  • Proven ability to deliver and maintain production-grade software in enterprise environments, including ongoing support, monitoring, and iterative improvements.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills with ability to understand business processes and identify automation opportunities.
  • Broad technical proficiency across software development, data integration, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems — with ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Operate with high autonomy and minimal supervision—proactively managing stakeholder expectations and keeping leadership informed through clear, concise verbal and written communication.
  • Experience in working with international development teams across multiple time zones.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor technical staff, lead cross-functional teams, and drive initiatives to completion.

Benefits

  • paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
  • medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • long-term incentive programs

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