Senior AI Applications Engineer

Senior AI Applications Engineer

We are seeking a Senior AI Applications Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance member engagement and support metabolic well-being.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of sophisticated AI agents and tools that streamline clinical decision-making, automate complex administrative tasks, and enhance clinical workflows.
• Explore and implement the full-stack architecture required for AI-agentic systems, from context engineering, MCP servers, to API design and deployment.
• Architect and build robust, scalable backend services and integrations (using Python, Java Spring Boot, SQL) that serve as the foundation for our AI applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the user experience of AI systems, translating clinical and operational needs into concrete technical specifications and prototypes.
• Champion best practices for developing reliable, secure, and scalable AI applications, ensuring all solutions meet compliance standards such as HIPAA.
• Mentor and coach other engineers, modeling cross-functional thinking and helping to elevate the team’s capabilities in building AI-driven products.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of AI systems in production to handle rapid growth and ensure a seamless user experience.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed, including on-call rotations.
• Regular travel to our Menlo Park headquarters for planning workshops and team collaboration sessions.

About the Role

Twin Health is a company dedicated to improving metabolic health and happiness through the application of AI Digital Twin technology. We are currently seeking a Senior AI Applications Engineer to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of sophisticated AI agents and tools that streamline clinical decision-making, automate complex administrative tasks, and enhance clinical workflows.
• Explore and implement the full-stack architecture required for AI-agentic systems, from context engineering, MCP servers, to API design and deployment.
• Architect and build robust, scalable backend services and integrations (using Python, Java Spring Boot, SQL) that serve as the foundation for our AI applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the user experience of AI systems, translating clinical and operational needs into concrete technical specifications and prototypes.
• Champion best practices for developing reliable, secure, and scalable AI applications, ensuring all solutions meet compliance standards such as HIPAA.
• Mentor and coach other engineers, modeling cross-functional thinking and helping to elevate the team’s capabilities in building AI-driven products.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of AI systems in production to handle rapid growth and ensure a seamless user experience.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed, including on-call rotations.
• Regular travel to our Menlo Park headquarters for planning workshops and team collaboration sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a STEM-related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong foundation in building backend services.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying AI-powered applications using Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT, Claude, or Gemini.
• Strong practical knowledge of prompt engineering, vector databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and other techniques for building reliable LLM-based systems.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Python and experience developing microservices.
• Hands-on experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and query optimization.
• Prominent ability to work across disciplines, collaborating effectively with product, design, and non-technical stakeholders to build user-centric solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive projects from concept to completion.
• Experience in healthcare, biosensors, or related fields is a plus but not required.

Opportunity

We are excited about the opportunity to work with a Senior AI Applications Engineer who can help us continue to innovate and improve the standard of care in metabolic health.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $195,000 - $210,000 annually. Twin Health offers comprehensive benefits and perks, including:

• A competitive compensation package in line with leading technology companies
• A remote and accomplished global team
• Opportunity for equity participation
• Unlimited vacation with manager approval
• 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for delivering parents; 8 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for non-delivering parents
• 100% Employer sponsored healthcare, dental, and vision for you, and 80% coverage for your family; Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• A 401k retirement savings plan