Lead AI Engineer

Adonis.io•New York, NY

1d•$210,000 - $235,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Adonis is adding a new AI/ML Lead to be our strategic technical leader who is driving the development, implementation, and governance of artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives across the organization. This role combines deep healthcare domain expertise with advanced AI/ML knowledge to ensure Adonis delivers cutting-edge, compliant, and valuable AI solutions to healthcare customers. Reporting to the Head of Data , this position sits at the intersection of data science, engineering, product development, and healthcare industry expertise. At Adonis, AI is not just a tool—it is a core enabler of our mission to fix the financial health of the healthcare system. We will embrace it with curiosity, implement it with discipline, and deliver it with trust, ensuring both our teams and our customers benefit from real, measurable value. In this role, you must establish and drive this vision across the organization, positioning AI as a strategic force that powers Adonis's revenue cycle management solutions. You’ll also define how AI transforms our ability to help healthcare providers recover more revenue, reduce manual effort, and build intelligent, scalable foundations for their revenue cycle operations.

Requirements

Eight plus years experience with AI/ML: Deep understanding of machine learning techniques, especially those applicable to healthcare
Healthcare Expertise: Substantial experience in healthcare technology, clinical workflows, or related fields
Production AI Experience: Proven track record of taking AI models / products from concept to production in complex environments
Technical Leadership: Experience leading data science and engineering teams
Business Acumen: Ability to translate technical capabilities into tangible business value
Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, holding strong opinions loosely and valuing input from others
Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate complex AI concepts to diverse audiences
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare regulations affecting AI deployment (HIPAA, FDA, etc.)
Ethics & Governance: Strong understanding of ethical AI principles and governance frameworks

Responsibilities

AI Strategy & Vision: Develop and execute the overarching AI/ML strategy for Adonis, aligning with business objectives and healthcare industry needs
Incremental Value Delivery: Balance long-term strategic AI initiatives with quick wins that deliver immediate business impact for revenue cycle management
DS/ML Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the Data Science and Machine Learning teams, fostering innovation and excellence in AI development
AI Governance & Compliance: Establish and maintain a robust AI governance framework ensuring all solutions meet healthcare regulatory requirements (HIPAA, FDA, etc.)
Solution Architecture: Design scalable, production-ready AI/ML architectures that drive value for healthcare customers
External Value Demonstration: Quantify and communicate the tangible benefits of Adonis AI solutions to customers, partners, and stakeholders
MLOps Excellence: Drive best practices for deploying, monitoring, and maintaining AI models in production environments
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success teams to ensure AI initiatives deliver maximum value