Alaffia Health is Hiring a Principal Applied AI Engineer Near New York, NY
About Alaffia & Our Mission Each year, the U.S. healthcare system suffers from over $500B in wasted spending due to medical billing fraud, waste, and administrative burden. At Alaffia, we're on a mission to change that. We've assembled a team of clinicians, AI/ML engineers, and product experts to build advanced AI that finally bends the cost curve for all patients across our ecosystem. Collectively, we're building best-in-class AI software to provide our customers with co-pilot tools, AI agents, and other cutting-edge solutions to reduce administrative burden and reduce healthcare costs. We're a high-growth, venture-backed startup based in NYC and are actively scaling our company. About the Role & What You'll Be Doing We're looking for an experienced Principal Applied AI Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science, with a specialization in transformers and large language models. This role demands a blend of expertise in research and practical application, as you will be responsible for developing and deploying AI/ML models that drive innovation in healthcare data processing. Your Responsibilities
Designing, developing, and deploying advanced ML models and AI agents, prioritizing generative AI techniques, to automate the extraction, classification, and auditing of medical billing data
Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate AI solutions into the existing infrastructure, focusing on operational efficiency, scalability, and cost optimization
Conducting thorough testing and validation of models to ensure their accuracy, efficiency, and reliability meet the highest standards
Keeping abreast of the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, particularly in the realm of generative AI technologies, and assessing their suitability and potential impact on our objectives
Contributing to the continual enhancement of our AI framework, ensuring it maintains its position at the forefront of technological innovation
Evaluating new technologies for potential integration into our systems, aligning with our strategic objectives and business needs
Providing mentorship to junior engineers, sharing insights, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team
Collaborating with stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of business needs and translating them into technical solutions that deliver tangible value
What We're Looking For
PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science with a specialization in transformers, large language models, or a closely related field. Relevant industry experience will also be considered
Proven experience with LLMs and Deep Learning systems
Preference for experience deploying AI or ML models in a production environment
Preferred experience with medical/claims data
Solid understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI technologies
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, along with frameworks/libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.
Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of the latest AI research and methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of effectively conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Our Culture At Alaffia, we fundamentally believe that the whole is more valuable than the sum of its individual parts. Further to that point, we believe a diverse team of individuals with various backgrounds, ideologies, and types of training generates the most value. If you want to work alongside driven people on a mission to make a major impact at the core of U.S. healthcare by implementing the latest in cutting-edge technologies, then we'd like to meet you! What Else Do You Get Working With Us? Company stock options Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Hybrid work environment - work from the office and home Flexible, paid vacation policy Work in a flat organizational structure - direct access to Leadership *Please note: Alaffia Health does not provide employment sponsorships at this time.