AI Integration Engineer

FourKites • Chicago, IL

4h

About The Position

At FourKites we have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges with real-world impacts. Whether it’s medical supplies from Cardinal Health or groceries for Walmart, the FourKites platform helps customers operate global supply chains that are efficient, agile and sustainable.
Join a team of curious problem solvers that celebrates differences, leads with empathy and values inclusivity.
FourKites is looking for an AI Integration Engineer who will work directly with our Fortune 100 customers to pioneer AI-powered implementations of our AI agents within our platform and integrate with third party systems, such as Blue Yonder, Oracle, SAP, etc.
This customer-facing and hands-on technical position requires working at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and enterprise systems, contributing to all aspects of intelligent system integration including design, needs analysis, AI feature implementation, testing, deployment, and validation.
About the team:
At FourKites, our teams solve complex, high-impact problems that move the world’s supply chains—from delivering critical medical supplies to keeping grocery shelves stocked. We’re a group of curious, customer-obsessed problem solvers who value empathy, inclusivity, and diverse perspectives. Working closely with Fortune 100 customers, our teams sit at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and real-world enterprise systems to build solutions that are practical, scalable, and transformative.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Information Services, AI/ML or related technical discipline
• Experience working with scripting languages (Python, Javascript/NodeJS, Bash)
• Knowledge of communication protocols (FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.) and how they can be enhanced with AI capabilities
• Working knowledge of web service calls (API, SOAP, REST, etc.) and their role in AI system architecture
• Understanding of file structures (XML, EDI, flat file, etc.) and techniques for AI-powered data processing
• Customer-facing experience with enterprise-level clients; experience with AI innovations is desirable
• Proven communication skills to articulate AI value propositions to both business and technical contacts
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues and develop innovative solutions
• Skill in prioritizing initiatives across multiple projects and competing demands
• Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment at the forefront of AI adoption
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the logistics industry or with Order/Transportation Management Systems a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with Project Management concepts
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools
• Enthusiasm for exploring the transformative potential of AI in supply chain visibility

Responsibilities

• Lead AI integration initiatives, working directly with customer's business and technical contacts to identify opportunities for AI enhancement throughout the project lifecycle
• Champion technical design discussions focused on AI capabilities, gathering client requirements and mapping them into intelligent solutions for deployment
• Drive successful execution of integration workflows on implementation projects with new and existing customers
• Recommend best practices around AI-driven integrations and intelligent data transmission
• Orchestrate integration testing efforts that validate AI functionality in partnership with customers
• Actively contribute to our growing AI practice, developing documentation and sharing knowledge with internal and customer teams

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits start on first day of employment
• Health Savings Account employer contribution
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA
• Supplemental insurance for Accident and Critical Illness expense reimbursement
• Dedicated resources for family planning, 1:1 support for new parents, access to child care and welfare networks, fertility, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, behavioral and psychological health
• 401k Retirement savings employer match
• Bonus and incentive compensation as well as employee stock option program
• Employer paid life insurance and short term disability insurance
• 20 PTO days, 5 recharge days, 2 volunteer days
• Up to 16 weeks of parental leave for birthing parents, fully paid
• Up to 12 weeks of parental leave for non-birthing parents (8 weeks paid, 4 weeks unpaid)
• Technology reimbursement
• Commuter benefits for in office employees (Chicago)
• Annual Wellness Stipend
• Ongoing learning & development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level