AI Data Engineer

C the Signs; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid options

Job summary

C the Signs is seeking a Data Engineer to build and refine data for LLMs and machine learning models in a healthcare context. You will own the data lifecycle from ingestion to delivery, ensuring quality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

You will design scalable pipelines, validate data, and optimize performance while collaborating with data scientists and ML engineers. A strong background in big data, cloud platforms, and Spark is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with a focus on big data technologies.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java.
• Extensive experience with data warehousing, ETL, and data modeling.
• Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure and their data services.
• Hands-on experience with Spark for distributed processing.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data scientists to understand data requirements for LLM and ML model fine-tuning.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest, process, and store healthcare datasets.
• Implement data validation, monitoring, and data quality controls for training datasets.
• Develop data structures and schemas for efficient access by LLMs and ML models.
• Identify and acquire data sources while ensuring HIPAA and privacy compliance.
• Monitor pipeline performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for reliability.
• Document data models, processes, and dictionaries.
• Stay updated with advances in data engineering and ML tooling.

Skills

Python

Scala

Java

Big data

Data warehousing

ETL

Data modeling

Cloud platforms

Apache Spark

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Apache Spark

Data pipelines tooling

Airflow

Job description

Position Summary

The Data Engineer will play a crucial role in developing and fine-tuning data specifically for our LLMs and machine learning models. This individual will be responsible for the entire data lifecycle, including gathering, cleaning, structuring, and optimizing large, diverse healthcare datasets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering principles, experience with big data technologies, and a keen understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of healthcare data.

You will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that source, preprocess, and deliver high-quality, high-volume datasets to our machine learning engineers. This role requires a deep understanding of data engineering best practices coupled with specific knowledge of the data requirements for LLM training and refinement.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to understand data requirements for LLM and machine learning model fine-tuning.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest, process, and store massive and diverse healthcare datasets.
• Implement robust data validation and monitoring to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of all training datasets.
• Implement robust data cleaning, validation, and transformation processes to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Develop and optimize data structures and schemas for efficient access and utilization by LLMs and machine learning models.
• Work with the team to identify and acquire new data sources, ensuring compliance with relevant healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
• Monitor data pipeline performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Document data engineering processes, data models, and data dictionaries.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data engineering, big data technologies, and machine learning.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with a focus on big data technologies.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or Java.
• Extensive experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and data modeling.
• Experience with major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data storage and processing services.
• Hands-on experience with big data frameworks like Apache Spark for distributed processing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with healthcare data and a good understanding of healthcare data standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7).
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and LLM fine-tuning processes.
• Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).

Work Authorization:

• Must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or currently in the US have valid H1B visa

Benefits

Why Join Us?

Joining C the Signs is not just about building AI; it’s about shaping the future of healthcare. If you are a technical leader with an unshakable belief in the power of AI to save lives and the ability to make it happen at scale, this is your opportunity to create a tangible, global impact.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements (remote or hybrid options available).
• The opportunity to work on life-changing AI technology that directly impacts patient outcomes.
• Join a team that combines cutting-edge innovation with a mission to save lives and improve health equity.
• Continuous learning opportunities with access to the latest tools and advancements in AI and healthcare.