Sr Principal AI/ML Engineer: Office-Based preferred, will consider Remote

For our client, we are seeking a Sr Principal AI/ML Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will shape the technical foundation for complex AI/ML initiatives that span multiple teams and business partners, with a focus on scalable cloud-native systems and secure engineering practices. You will translate business needs into practical technical designs, guide architectural decisions, and help establish reusable patterns that improve delivery across the organization. The work will center on integrating advanced ML and LLM capabilities, including generative AI and RAG, into reliable services that support strong performance, quality, and operational readiness.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $184,600 – $316,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Define architecture for complex initiatives across multiple teams, translating business needs into technical designs
• Design and build distributed, cloud-native services and robust APIs, establishing reusable engineering patterns
• Create prototypes, evaluate design alternatives, and lead technical and code reviews to enhance software quality
• Build reliable data integrations and event-driven workflows, addressing data quality and access controls
• Advance CI/CD practices and automated security checks, creating repeatable deployment patterns
• Own production readiness and ongoing technical health, defining service-level objectives and diagnosing incidents
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security while balancing delivery speed with reliability
• Influence technical roadmaps and standards, mentoring engineers through design discussions and reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of relevant engineering experience, including 10+ years in software engineering and 6+ years in AI/ML solutions
• Hands-on expertise in cloud-native architecture, CI/CD, IaC, and secure design
• Proven ability to integrate and evaluate ML and LLM solutions, including generative AI and RAG
• Strong coding skills in Python and at least one additional programming language
• Demonstrated cross-team technical leadership and mentoring capabilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs
• Incentive and recognition programs to reward performance
• Equity stock purchase options and 401k contributions
• Flexible remote work options from anywhere within the U.S.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.