AI Engineer

About The Company At AlApply, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the healthcare industry by leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep domain expertise. Our mission is to improve healthcare outcomes by developing innovative solutions that streamline administrative processes, enhance clinical workflows, and optimize revenue cycle management. We believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation and progress. Our team comprises passionate professionals committed to making a meaningful impact on communities worldwide, continuously pushing the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare technology. About The Role We are seeking an experienced Applied AI Scientist to join our dynamic team at R37, AlApply’s AI innovation lab. In this role, you will be instrumental in transforming complex healthcare workflows into reliable, scalable AI solutions that improve clinical and financial outcomes. You will design, develop, and optimize agentic AI systems tailored for healthcare applications such as documentation, coding, denial management, and revenue cycle automation. Collaborating closely with clinical, product, and engineering teams, you will translate real-world healthcare challenges into sophisticated AI models and systems that deliver measurable impact. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI innovation and healthcare, impacting millions of patient encounters and claims annually, with the autonomy of a startup and the reach of an enterprise. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess over 4 years of experience in software engineering, machine learning engineering, applied AI, or related fields. You should have a strong proficiency in Python, with proven experience in building and deploying production AI applications utilizing APIs, structured data, and observability tools. Experience with large language models (LLMs), AI agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, and structured outputs is essential. You should be comfortable working in ambiguous environments, translating complex healthcare problems into scalable AI solutions, and developing evaluation frameworks, benchmarks, and performance monitoring systems. A background in designing, testing, and deploying AI models, along with excellent collaboration skills, is highly valued. Candidates at various levels, from Level 2 to Staff, are encouraged to apply, with compensation packages aligned accordingly. Responsibilities As an Applied AI Scientist at AlApply, your core responsibilities will include designing, building, and iterating on agentic AI systems to automate and optimize healthcare workflows such as documentation, coding, denial management, and appeals. You will define the success criteria for clinical AI agents, translating expert workflows into detailed specifications, test cases, and benchmarks. Developing rigorous evaluation and feedback mechanisms will be critical to ensure model performance, safety, and reliability, including monitoring for regressions and edge cases. You will prototype new AI capabilities from inception to production, ensuring they are explainable, auditable, and maintainable. Collaborating with research and machine learning engineering teams, you will participate in model selection, fine-tuning, reward modeling, synthetic data generation, and infrastructure development. Your role will also involve establishing performance gates, monitoring systems, and documentation to support scalable deployment and continuous improvement of AI solutions across healthcare environments. Benefits AlApply offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our team’s well-being and professional growth. Compensation is at the top of the market, with a bonus potential starting at 10%. Our flexible PTO policy allows team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We provide comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. Working with inspiring and talented colleagues, you will have opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and meaningful contribution to transformative healthcare solutions. Our environment fosters innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making a difference in the communities we serve. Equal Opportunity AlApply is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and training, are grounded in fairness and respect. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. If assistance is needed during the application process, please contact us at the provided contact information. We value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace where all voices are heard and valued.