AI Architect – US Remote

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking an AI Architect to define the direction for AI within our healthcare platform, aligning architecture with clinical value and security requirements.

With 10+ years in software/solution architecture and deep Azure AI experience, you will set standards for governance, RAG, and model deployment, while mentoring engineers across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software/solution architecture; 5+ years in AI/ML systems.
• 5+ years leading enterprise AI architecture or platform initiatives.
• Hands-on with Azure AI Foundry and OpenAI/Anthropic models.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise AI architecture and governance for the EHR platform.
• Define reference patterns and solution blueprints for LLM apps, RAG, ML, and AI-enabled services.
• Lead platform and tooling decisions for Azure AI, Databricks, and data orchestration.
• Create reusable accelerators like a RAG starter kit and prompt library.
• Embed HIPAA-aligned PHI/PII safeguards into SDLC and CI/CD gates.
• Set responsible AI release criteria, bias evaluations, and model cards.

Skills

AI architecture

Leadership

HIPAA compliance

Communication

RAG

Prompt design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Health informatics

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

OpenAI models

Anthropic models

Databricks

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

• Compensation: USD 150,000 - USD 200,000 - yearly

Company Description

As a healthcare platform provider, we strive to build lasting and trusting relationships with our clients, and our employees set the bar. Our mission is to build innovative technology solutions that empower people who improve behavioral health and quality of life of those in need. We are a high-growth technology company that delivers web-based software for healthcare organizations to provide and coordinate all service delivery processes. We've has been offering software in the behavioral health marketplace since 2003. We’ve built and maintained systems for some of the nation’s premier behavioral health organizations using the latest web-based technology.

Job Description

As the newest member of our AI Engineering team, you’ll set the direction for how AI gets built and governed across the organization. You’ll design the standards and guardrails that keep our solutions secure, HIPAA-compliant, and focused on real clinical value. With 10+ years in architecture and deep Azure AI experience, you see the big picture and trust our Lead AI Software Engineers to handle the details. If you’re passionate about applying AI to behavioral health, let’s talk!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future visa sponsorship.

• Owning enterprise AI architecture and governance for our EHR platform, giving product teams a healthcare-grade foundation to build on
• Defining reference patterns and solution blueprints for LLM applications, RAG, classical ML, and AI-enabled services
• Leading platform and tooling decisions for Azure AI, Databricks, and data orchestration
• Creating reusable accelerators like a RAG starter kit, evaluation harness, and prompt library
• Embedding HIPAA-aligned PHI/PII safeguards into the SDLC and CI/CD gates
• Setting responsible AI release criteria, from bias and fairness evaluations to model cards and red-teaming
• Running the AI architecture review process and partnering with security and compliance on risk assessments and policy updates
• Advising engineering teams on prompt design, grounding strategies, and the modernization of legacy code
• Mentoring developers on Azure AI Foundry and the secure use of Microsoft Copilot and GitHub Copilot, and publishing architecture decision records

Qualifications

Show us your:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Health Informatics, or a related field
• 10+ years in software or solution architecture, including 5+ years in AI/ML systems and 2+ years leading enterprise AI architecture or platform initiatives
• Hands‑on experience with Azure AI Foundry and OpenAI or Anthropic models, from fine‑tuning and deploying generative models to integrating AI into .NET applications
• Healthcare domain experience - claims processing or revenue cycle management or experience in a regulated environment
• Solid understanding of HIPAA, PHI/PII handling, and responsible AI practices
• Refined communication and documentation skills — you thrive in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment
• Passion for coaching others and building shared knowledge across teams
• Intellectual curiosity - a mind that’s always thinking about the best, most efficient, and cost‑effective way to grow
• Outcome‑focused, results‑oriented mindset — you see challenges as opportunities and approach work with optimism

Additional Information

Our team members enjoy:

• Salary $150,000 to $200,000 based on experience and full suite of benefits
• An incredibly committed team of professionals who support and challenge each other
• Meaningful, high‑impact work that directly improves patient care and healthcare technology

Applications welcome for those who are US Citizens or hold a Green Card. Principals only, please.