Applied AI Staff Engineer — Remote, Equity & Impact

Vetcove Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote within the USA

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Automatic 401k contribution

Employee referral program

At home office set up

Bi-annual company retreats

Open vacation policy

Equity

Monthly team events

Job summary

Vetcove is seeking an experienced Applied AI Staff Engineer to integrate AI models into our veterinary software and enhance product capabilities. This fully remote role situates you with a fast-moving, highly collaborative team across the US.

You will evaluate models, build evaluation frameworks, collaborate with data science, and tune AI models using Python to improve user experiences. CTO collaboration is key to ongoing platform evolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years building production web applications in modern frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of AI models, agent SDKs, and fine-tuning.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select AI models based on business needs.
• Design evaluation frameworks and observability for AI features.
• Collaborate with data science to fine-tune models.
• Develop and maintain AI-powered features using Python.
• Test model performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Stay updated on AI advancements and drive innovations.
• Collaborate with CTO and engineering teams to evolve the platform.

Skills

AI models

Agent SDKs

Fine-tuning AI models

Back-end technologies

Data modeling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Join Vetcove and help modernize the future of veterinary software and the pet parent healthcare experience. Our suite of platforms features a market-leading procurement marketplace, an ultra-modern home delivery ecommerce experience, and a next-generation practice management system. More than 25,000 hospitals across all 50 states rely on Vetcove daily, supporting tens of thousands of veterinarians who care for tens of millions of pets each year.

We are modernizing the 50 billion dollar plus animal health industry by giving veterinary organizations the tools to focus more on patient care. Backed by Y Combinator and top venture investors in Silicon Valley, New York and Miami, Vetcove is a fast-growing, mission-driven company. We are searching for talented and passionate people who want to help shape the future of veterinary care.

About the position

Vetcove is seeking an experienced Applied AI Staff Engineer to join our team. As an Applied AI Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating cutting-edge AI models into our existing features to enhance our products' capabilities and deliver a better user experience. We operate in a fully remote environment, giving you the flexibility to do your best work while staying deeply connected to a fast moving, highly collaborative team!

What you'll do

• Evaluating and selecting the most appropriate AI models for our products based on our business needs and requirements.

• Design and build out evaluation frameworks and configure observability platforms for monitoring AI performance in production systems

• Collaborating with our data science team to fine-tune AI models for optimal performance in our products.

• Developing and maintaining AI-powered application features using Python

• Testing and validating the performance of AI models in real-world scenarios and troubleshooting issues as they arise.

• Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI technology and identifying opportunities for innovation within our products.

• Work directly with our CTO and engineering team, as well as across other functions to continuously evolve our platform and products

You should have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 4 years of experience in software development, including experience in building a professionally successful production application in a modern web framework

• Strong knowledge of AI models, including familiarity with agent SDKs, agent harnesses, and fine-tuning AI models

• Strong engineering fundamentals with various back-end technologies

• Ability to design new features around data models with accuracy, security, and performance in mind

• A positive attitude and one-for-all team mentality

If you are passionate about AI and have experience in integrating AI models into existing software systems, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Note that this role does not require designing and implementing new machine learning models, but rather integrating and fine-tuning existing models available in the market.

Benefits (Full Time Roles)

• 100% remote within the USA

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Automatic 401k contribution

• Employee referral program

• At home office set up

• Bi-annual company retreats

• Open vacation policy

• Equity

• Monthly team events

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is: $150,000/year -$230,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. For Colorado, the salary range is: $160,000 - $210,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. This salary range is a good faith estimate of what Vetcove may pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, and experience. The range reflects the base hourly rate or annual compensation (as applicable), and does not include bonus, equity or other incentives.

In addition to base compensation, Vetcove offers a comprehensive benefits
package. Please refer to the “Benefits (Full Time Roles)” section above for more
details. To apply, please submit your application through Vetcove’s Careers Page. The application deadline is on an ongoing basis.

To apply, please submit your application through Vetcove’s Careers Page. The application deadline is accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Vetcove is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.