AI Engineer (St Louis)
Insight Global, Saint Louis, MO, United States
GenAI Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer
7 Month Contract-to-Permanent
Location:
On-site | St. Louis, MO
Pay:
$166,400 - $176,800 Per Year
A rapidly growing AI consulting team is building a
GenAI incubator
focused on greenfield product development. This group operates like a startup within a larger organization—designed to experiment, prototype, and bring industry-ready GenAI solutions to market.
This role is best suited for
hands-on GenAI builders
who enjoy working close to customers, shaping early-stage AI products, and turning ideas into scalable, real-world solutions.
Role Overview
This position blends engineering, research, and architecture, with a strong emphasis on execution. The work is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and customer-facing.
60% Hands-on Engineering
Build production-grade AI/ML pipelines, agentic solutions, and reusable GenAI frameworks.
20% Research
Explore emerging GenAI technologies and assess feasibility for real-world use cases.
20% Architecture & Strategy
Design scalable solutions that can evolve from a single client use case into reusable products.
This is a
100% client-facing role . The engineer will serve as a technical point of contact in customer discussions, co-develop alongside client engineering teams, and continuously refine solutions based on real-time feedback.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience in
Data Science , with recent hands-on experience in
Generative AI
Proven ability to rapidly prototype and deliver functional AI MVPs
Experience translating abstract requirements into working software
Strong background integrating AI models into business workflows
Comfortable owning solutions end-to-end—from idea to delivery
Success in this role also depends heavily on mindset and communication style. Ideal candidates are adaptable, creative, curious, and comfortable wearing multiple hats. This team values entrepreneurial thinking, emotional intelligence, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Nice to Have
Active GitHub profile showcasing personal or experimental GenAI projects
Master’s or PhD in Data Science or a related field
Role Details
Location:
On-site, St. Louis, MO
Employment Type:
Contract-to-perm
Initial Duration:
7 months
$80- $85 per hour
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
7 Month Contract-to-Permanent
Location:
On-site | St. Louis, MO
Pay:
$166,400 - $176,800 Per Year
A rapidly growing AI consulting team is building a
GenAI incubator
focused on greenfield product development. This group operates like a startup within a larger organization—designed to experiment, prototype, and bring industry-ready GenAI solutions to market.
This role is best suited for
hands-on GenAI builders
who enjoy working close to customers, shaping early-stage AI products, and turning ideas into scalable, real-world solutions.
Role Overview
This position blends engineering, research, and architecture, with a strong emphasis on execution. The work is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and customer-facing.
60% Hands-on Engineering
Build production-grade AI/ML pipelines, agentic solutions, and reusable GenAI frameworks.
20% Research
Explore emerging GenAI technologies and assess feasibility for real-world use cases.
20% Architecture & Strategy
Design scalable solutions that can evolve from a single client use case into reusable products.
This is a
100% client-facing role . The engineer will serve as a technical point of contact in customer discussions, co-develop alongside client engineering teams, and continuously refine solutions based on real-time feedback.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience in
Data Science , with recent hands-on experience in
Generative AI
Proven ability to rapidly prototype and deliver functional AI MVPs
Experience translating abstract requirements into working software
Strong background integrating AI models into business workflows
Comfortable owning solutions end-to-end—from idea to delivery
Success in this role also depends heavily on mindset and communication style. Ideal candidates are adaptable, creative, curious, and comfortable wearing multiple hats. This team values entrepreneurial thinking, emotional intelligence, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Nice to Have
Active GitHub profile showcasing personal or experimental GenAI projects
Master’s or PhD in Data Science or a related field
Role Details
Location:
On-site, St. Louis, MO
Employment Type:
Contract-to-perm
Initial Duration:
7 months
$80- $85 per hour
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.