Principal AI Engineer
Ladders · United States · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$175k–$200k/yrFull-time
About the role
Lead work at the intersection of data, AI-enabled capabilities, and scalable technology delivery. You will collaborate across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions, influencing architecture, execution quality, and long-term technology capabilities in a healthcare environment.
Location: Remote (US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available).
Responsibilities
- Architect and build Python/FastAPI backends for enterprise integration
- Develop Next.js/React frontends incorporating security protocols
- Design multi-agent coordination systems for workflow orchestration
- Implement enterprise integrations navigating complex security tools
- Maintain a comprehensive testing suite to ensure quality before deployment
- Utilize CI/CD processes to deploy applications multiple times per day
- Provide mentorship through code reviews and hands-on pairing sessions
Qualifications
- 8+ years building production systems end-to-end (backend, frontend, integrations, infrastructure)
- Experience as Staff/Principal Engineer or Tech Lead managing technical decisions
- Proven track record of shipping SaaS products with OAuth2 and enterprise compliance
- In-depth knowledge of AI/ML production systems using LLM APIs
- Proficient in Python (FastAPI) and TypeScript (React) for production environments
- Experienced with AWS and Kubernetes for application deployment and management
- Strong communication skills for engaging non-technical stakeholders
Pay
$175,000 – $200,000 annually
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with competitive company match
- 100% company-paid disability and life insurance
- 18 days of accrued PTO plus 7 paid holidays
- Continuing education funds available annually
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits including FSA and other insurances