Software Development Engineer (AI Engineering)

CVS Health • Richardson, TX

21h

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary If you're passionate about building real, production-ready AI systems—and not just experimenting in notebooks—this role offers the opportunity to do meaningful, hands‑on work at the forefront of applied AI engineering.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of software development experience with Python
• Experience building applications using LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, or open-source models)
• Hands-on experience with RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) implementations
• Familiarity with vector databases
• Experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency in Git version control and collaborative development workflows

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain Agents, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar)
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and practices (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar)
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
• Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or similar Python web frameworks
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (React, JavaScript) for full-stack AI applications
• Experience with prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and model evaluation techniques
• Understanding of AI safety, responsible AI practices, and ethical considerations
• Experience with document processing libraries (LangChain document loaders, Unstructured, etc.)
• Familiarity with observability tools for AI applications (LangSmith, Weights & Biases, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex AI system behaviors
• Understanding of RESTful API design and integration

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops AI-powered applications and features using Python, leveraging LLMs, RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), and agentic AI frameworks.
• Builds and deploys production-ready AI agents and assistants that automate workflows and enhance user experiences across enterprise applications.
• Implements RAG pipelines including document ingestion, chunking strategies, vector embeddings, and semantic search to enable intelligent information retrieval.
• Develops and integrates AI features into existing applications using RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud-native patterns.
• Applies prompt engineering best practices to optimize LLM outputs for accuracy, consistency, and reliability in production environments.
• Collaborates with software engineers, product managers, and UX designers to translate business requirements into AI-powered solutions.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate AI models, frameworks, and tools based on use case requirements, cost, and performance considerations.
• Writes clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following software engineering best practices including code reviews, CI/CD, and version control.
• Monitors AI application performance, implements logging and observability, and continuously improves model accuracy and response quality.
• Stays current on emerging AI technologies, frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI), and industry best practices in AI application development.

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level