AI Engineer

Talentify; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an AI Engineer to design and build production-grade AI-powered applications for a large US insurer. The role focuses on agentic AI patterns, multi-step LLM workflows, and scalable backend systems, with an emphasis on AWS Serverless architectures and secure data practices.

The ideal candidate has experience with Python, HIPAA environments, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver enterprise-scale AI solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience designing AI-powered applications in enterprise settings.
• Familiarity with HIPAA-regulated environments and healthcare or government sectors.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build production-grade AI workflows and agentic patterns.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate frontend and backend components.
• Define system architecture from scratch and ensure scalable, reliable delivery.
• Leverage AWS Serverless services (Lambda, Bedrock, API Gateway, DynamoDB).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code with CloudFormation or Terraform.

Skills

Python

Healthcare domain knowledge

Communication

Client-facing

Tools

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

REST APIs

Job description

About this job

Job Title: AI Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer to design and build production-grade AI-powered applications within a large-scale enterprise environment. This role supports initiatives at one of the largest insurance organizations in the United States, focused on transforming member experience through AI. The team is building an AI assistant to support claims processing, alongside a broader 360 platform designed to develop comprehensive health profiles for users. These solutions are powered by integrated LLM capabilities and supported by an extensive data discovery platform.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to designing and implementing agentic AI patterns, including use cases such as digital twins and intelligent member-facing systems.
• Design and build production-grade agentic or multi-step LLM workflows, including orchestration logic and coordination across multiple AI or backend steps.
• Define system architecture from scratch.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and contribute across frontend and backend.
• Maintain production-grade engineering practices with Docker, testing, scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Engage in solution-driven conversations with stakeholders.
• Experience with AWS Serverless and building production backends using Lambda, Amazon Bedrock, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code with CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Full-stack and API development skills.
• Proficiency in production-grade engineering practices.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in a HIPAA-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Experience in healthcare or government sectors.

Remote work is possible anywhere in Canada or the USA, except Quebec. The environment is strongly AWS-backed, offering exposure to cutting-edge LLM and agentic AI implementations. Engineers can work on high-impact AI initiatives at enterprise scale and have the opportunity to move across projects after the initial engagement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $190000.00 - $215000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.