AI Engineer

Impiricus • New York City, NY

8d • $120,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a highly technical and hands-on AI Engineer to join our growing team. This mid-level role will focus on backend Python development, designing intelligent LLM interaction pipelines, and integrating generative AI solutions into our platform. You’ll work closely with both our in-house engineering team and offshore developers, contributing directly to AI-driven features while helping manage project deliverables and team coordination. This role is ideal for a builder who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to make a tangible impact by bringing real-world AI applications to life. We’re looking for someone who is deeply technical, passionate about AI development, and eager to grow into a leadership role as the AI team scales.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related STEM field
• 3–5 years of backend software development experience, with strong Python proficiency
• Experience with generative AI technologies, including prompt engineering and API integrations
• Solid understanding of ML algorithms (regression models, tree-based algorithms, neural networks)
• Proficiency with AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, networking fundamentals)
• Previous experience managing offshore development teams or leading small technical teams
• Strong foundation in general computer engineering and networking principles

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI research projects (e.g., public health AI applications, LLM fine-tuning)
• Background in computer architecture (CUDA, GPU parallelization, compute optimization)
• Familiarity with healthcare data is a plus, but not required—domain knowledge can be learned on the job
• Experience working in high-growth tech companies or research labs (DeepMind, Scale AI, Nvidia, Meta, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems in Python, integrating AI-driven functionalities and APIs
• Implement prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAGs), and basic generative AI solutions into platform workflows
• Collaborate on AI model deployment, fine-tuning, and production integration
• Apply ML algorithms such as linear regression, logistic regression, tree-based methods, and neural networks where applicable
• Manage and coordinate tasks with offshore development teams (1–2 direct reports to start)
• Ensure scalable, secure architecture leveraging AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.)
• Contribute to architectural decisions, backend infrastructure, and system optimization
• Work cross-functionally with product, data science, and engineering teams to align AI initiatives with business goals
• Mentor junior AI engineers as the team grows in early 2025
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and assess their applicability to product needs

Benefits

• Healthcare : Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents + on-demand healthcare concierge
• HSA, FSA & DCFSA : Pre-tax savings options for healthcare and dependent care, with monthly employer contributions to HSA (if enrolled in a high-deductible plan)
• Coverage & Protection : 100% paid short- and long-term disability, plus life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Time Off : Take the time you need with a flexible vacation policy — recharge your batteries your way
• Parental Leave : 12 weeks of paid leave to spend time with your newborn, adopted, or foster child (available after 6 months)
• Your Work, Your Way : If you’re close to an office, we encourage spending some time in-person to collaborate and connect. If not, remote is always an option.
• Home Office Setup : We’ll ship you the gear you need to create a comfortable workspace at home.
• 401(k) : Save for your future with tax advantages (and company match!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees