AI Solutions Engineer

Inland Imaging; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Imaging seeks an AI Solutions Engineer to design, build, and deploy GenAI-powered tools across medical imaging and operations. You will implement AI integrations, deploy models, and collaborate with clinicians and ops to improve workflows.

Required four years in software/AI, Python expertise, and experience with OpenAI/Anthropic APIs; travel ~10% to client sites. Hybrid work at Inland Imaging Business Center, Spokane.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, AI, data science or equivalent.
• 4+ years of related experience; 3+ years in software engineering or AI/MI development.
• Experience deploying generative AI solutions via APIs like OpenAI or Anthropic.
• Hands-on with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI).
• Strong Python skills; JavaScript or R is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for clinical and operational audiences.
• Willingness to travel ~10% to client sites/conferences.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Drug test: able to pass post-offer, pre-employment screening.
• Proficient in Outlook, Office Suite, and Smartsheet usage.

Responsibilities

• Builds AI agents and automation workflows for medical imaging and operations.
• Designs integrations using REST APIs and third-party services.
• Develops and refines generative AI models and APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini).
• Deploys models in production across cloud-native and edge environments.
• Integrates AI tools with EMR/EHR, PACS, and clinical workflows.
• Communicates AI capabilities to clinical and operational stakeholders.
• Mentor Junior AI Solutions Engineer and assist onboarding.
• Maintains documentation and applies DevOps best practices.
• Explores special projects with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Python

CI/CD tools

OpenAI API

Anthropic API

Generative AI

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering, AI, Data Science

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Workday

Webex

Smartsheet

Job description

Summary

The AI Solutions Engineer is a Full Time, Regular position working Monday-Friday day shift hours hybrid at the Inland Imaging Business Center downtown Spokane.

The AI Solutions Engineer will be responsible for the design, building development and deployment of GenAI-powered tools and agents across our business operations. This role will contribute hands‑on coding, AI integration, and workflow automation efforts—helping the organization streamline internal processes and boost productivity and quality.

General Description

The AI Solutions Engineer must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a fast‑paced office environment in meeting continual deadlines. The AI Solutions Engineer must be able to handle multiple priorities with constant interruptions. Organization is essential in order to meet deadlines. A sense of urgency, the ability to make good decisions, and the prioritization of tasks is necessary.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Builds and delivers AI agents and automation workflows tailored for medical imaging, business operations, and healthcare analytics, with limited supervision from the Senior AI Solutions Engineer.
• Designs and develops integrations using REST API endpoints and third-party services.
• Develops and refines generative AI models (e.g., large language models, diffusion models) and integrates emerging AI APIs (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT4, Google Gemini).
• Deploys models within production environments across cloud‑native and edge platforms, applying established patterns and contributing to design decisions.
• Integrates AI‑driven solutions with EMR/EHR systems, PACS, clinical workflows, and modern data infrastructure.
• Participates in technical consulting activities, communicating AI capabilities to clinical and operational stakeholders.
• Integrates AI tools into existing business systems and processes.
• Collaborates directly with process owners to understand task logic and data flows, translating requirements into working solutions.
• Ensures security, data privacy, and human‑in‑the‑loop review where needed.
• Maintains and documents AI systems to support stability and reproducibility.
• Applies clean coding standards and DevOps best practices.
• Provides guidance and informal mentoring to the Junior AI Solutions Engineer, assisting with onboarding, code review, and knowledge transfer.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Advocacy

Treats all clients with dignity and respect Provides excellent customer service Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information) Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values:

• Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in software engineering, AI, Data Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  • Four or more years of related experience required, including 3+ years Software Engineering or AI/MI development.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and deploying generative AI solutions using API’s such as OpenAI, Anthropic or similar platforms.
  • Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI).
  • Strong programming skills (Python required; JS, R or similar a plus).
  • Excellent communication skills; able to explain technical concepts to clinical and operational teams.
  • Willingness to travel ~10% to client sites and conferences.
  • Ability to work in a high energy, team environment.
• Computer Skills : Outlook; Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Workday, Webex; Smartsheet, etc.
• Drug Test : Eligible employees must be able to pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test.

Company Description

Inland Imaging has provided professional Radiology Services in the Northwest since 1930. The organization is comprised of multiple companies, each providing a specific area of focus and specialized services that support the scope of our entire business.

Inland Imaging has provided professional Radiology Services in the Northwest since 1930. The organization is comprised of multiple companies, each providing a specific area of focus and specialized services that support the scope of our entire business.