Lead Machine Learning / Data Science Engineer

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · open on SmartRecruiters as of Nov 6, 2026

$90,000–$200,000Chicago, ILHybridFull-time

Lead Machine Learning Engineer at CapTech Consulting, responsible for designing and deploying scalable ML systems for Fortune 100 clients.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

$90K–$200KBelow the median

Midpoint $145K · median $225K

Median $225K

This job$90K–$200KStaff+ FDE postings388 postings · middle 50% of posted pay$197K–$262K

The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance Mostly building

Project stages

Pre-sales
Proof of concept (not covered)
Implementation
Operations (not covered)

Coding: Writes production code
Builds for: External customers
Level: Staff+
Role: Technical lead

What they ask for

Experience

7+ yearsdelivering data engineering and machine learning solutions on cloud platforms

Background

Implementation and data engineering

Visa

No visa sponsorship

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Conditions

Location: Chicago, IL
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Remote work restrictions: Must be available to work onsite in a client location or a CapTech office as requested; remote work allowed when compatible with CapTech and client needs.
Employment type: Full-time
Visa sponsorship: Not available
Pay: Pay details
CapTech supports Equal Pay for all. In addition, in the State of Illinois we are committed to Equal Pay for ALL in accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act. The base pay range for this role is: $90,000 - $200,000.

What you’ll do

Strategize with clients and cross-functional teams to implement end-to-end machine learning solutions
Provide technical leadership and ensure alignment of technical solutions with customer needs
Design, develop, and deploy advanced analytical solutions (recommender systems, NLP, risk scoring)
Productionize ML systems with focus on optimization and scalability

What you’ll bring

7+ years delivering data engineering and ML solutions on cloud platforms
Hands-on experience with Python, Scala, or similar languages
Proficiency with SQL, Spark, NoSQL, and cloud data processing frameworks
Experience with LLMs (GPT, Claude, Mistral) in production

About CapTech Consulting

Technology and management consultancy delivering digital transformation, data, AI, customer experience and systems integration for Fortune 100 firms, mid-market enterprises and government agencies.

Acquired · 1000–2000 people

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