AI Engineer

BJC HealthCare; Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization seeks an AI Engineer for a remote role. This position involves developing and deploying AI models, requiring strong knowledge of AI/ML concepts and hands-on experience with generative AI technologies. Ideal candidates will also have experience with data preparation and Microsoft Azure tools. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Join us in shaping the future of AI!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off combining vacation and sick days

401(k) plan with BJC match

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in AI/ML engineering.
• Strong foundation in various AI models.
• AI Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, optimize, and deploy all types of AI models.
• Collect, clean, prepare, and store data associated with AI models.
• Integrate AI models with applications and solutions.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Generative AI technologies

Data cleaning/preparation

AI model optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure tools

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

BJC is currently seeking an AI Engineer for a remote position. We are looking for candidates with a strong understanding of traditional AI/ML concepts along with hands‑on experience in generative AI technologies. Ideal candidates will have experience fine‑tuning large language models (LLMs), developing AI agents, and working with frameworks such as the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar tools.

This role involves integrating AI models from various environments into existing BI tools to deliver AI‑enhanced visualizations and actionable insights for our users. Proficiency in Microsoft Azure tools is a plus.

Join us in shaping the future of AI at BJC!

Eligible States

• Alabama
• Iowa
• North Carolina
• Wisconsin
• Arkansas
• Kansas
• Ohio
• Florida
• Kentucky
• Oklahoma
• Georgia
• Louisiana
• South Carolina
• Illinois
• Mississippi
• Tennessee
• Indiana
• Missouri
• Texas

Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long‑term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes‑Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for the creation, optimization and deployment of AI models for world applications. This role will prepare and preprocess data, evaluate and optimize AI model performance, deploy AI models into production environments, and integrate AI models with new and existing applications or solutions. AI Engineers need a strong foundation in various AI models, general programming and data cleaning/preparation.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, optimize, and deploy all types of AI models.
• Collect, clean, prepare, and store data associated with training, testing, and output of AI models.
• Integrate AI models with new and existing applications and reporting/analytic solutions.
• Stay current on AI technology and trends, make recommendations on how to apply AI to solutions.
• Understand business/functional requirements and convert them into AI applications/analytic solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence (or related field).
• Experience: 2-5 years in AI/ML engineering.
• Licenses & Certifications: AI Certification.

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date.
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition Assistance available on first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer