Founding ML Engineer

Red Cell Partners • Washington, DC

69d • $175,000 - $225,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AI/ML Engineer with a strong track record in building and deploying AI software solutions. You will be a founding member of the team, engineer #1, to build and deploy the core components of our platform that will transform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Passion to build technology that directly improves patient outcomes and redefines clinical workflows.
• 7+ years of experience in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent field, with a strong portfolio in real-world deployed models.
• Healthcare domain experience (EHR, EMR, FHIR/HL7)
• Proficiency in Python and modern frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Pandas, FastAPI).
• Experience with synthetic data generation, fine tuning, model evaluation, and other AI techniques.
• Familiar with container orchestration and deploying applications in different cloud services.
• Self-starter with a versatile skill set and ability to adapt and context switch in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in early-stage startups.
• Familiarity with clinical workflows and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of bias mitigation, explainability, and validation in clinical AI.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced AI models for healthcare applications.
• Preprocess and analyze both structured and unstructured data.
• Develop robust, scalable training pipelines optimized for healthcare datasets and integrate models into secure production environments.
• Implement feedback loops to continuously improve model accuracy and utility in clinical workflows.
• Optimize models for fairness, interpretability, and compliance (HIPAA, SOC2) in healthcare systems.
• Build performant backend services for data processing and model integration.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in generative AI, LLM, and healthcare AI advancements.
• Work closely with clinicians, healthcare professionals, and product managers to translate clinical needs into technical solutions and ensure technology aligns with real-world workflows.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning with educational reimbursements.
• Early-stage equity.
• Some travel is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree