Architect/ Principal AI Engineer

Provectus; Illinois; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal AI Engineer, where you will lead transformative AI initiatives in high-throughput laboratory environments. This strategic and hands-on role involves defining the AI roadmap and pioneering innovations in Generative AI and lab automation. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement real-time AI solutions that revolutionize laboratory operations. Your expertise will directly impact the future of laboratory intelligence, driving groundbreaking efficiencies and smarter scientific discovery in a collaborative team environment. If you are passionate about AI and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Remote work options

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development with a focus on AI/ML.
• Deep expertise in Python, Java, SQL, and AI frameworks.
• Experience in deploying ML models in production.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI initiatives to enhance lab automation and decision-making.
• Architect and scale AI systems using AWS and ML frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful AI solutions.

Skills

Python

Java

SQL

Deep Learning

Generative AI

MLOps

Workflow Automation

Cloud Infrastructure Optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS SageMaker

AWS Bedrock

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

CI/CD Deployment Pipelines

Job description

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Full-time | Senior Leadership Role

We are seeking an

Principal AI Engineer – Generative AI & Intelligent Lab Automation
Location: USA remote

Full-time | Senior Leadership Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal AI Engineer to lead transformative AI initiatives that enhance automation, efficiency, and intelligent decision-making in high-throughput laboratory environments.

This is both a strategic and hands-on role, where you’ll define and drive the AI roadmap—pioneering innovations in Generative AI, deep learning, and lab automation at scale. You’ll work cross-functionally to implement impactful, real-time AI solutions that revolutionize laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• AI Leadership & Strategy
• Define and execute the AI strategy for next-generation lab operations
• Drive adoption of Generative AI, deep learning, and automation to optimize workflows
• Lead R&D in:
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Prompt engineering
• LLM fine-tuning and optimization
• Deliver AI-powered solutions for:
• Smart task list generation
• Contextual workflow guidance
• Intelligent lab automation
• Assess and integrate emerging AI technologies for real-world lab environments

Advanced AI & Machine Learning Engineering

• Architect and scale AI systems using AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn
• Fine-tune custom LLMs for workflow automation and enhanced decision support
• Build real-time AI applications with predictive insights and contextual recommendations
• Apply MLOps best practices for:
• Automated model training
• Validation
• CI/CD deployment pipelines

Software Engineering & Intelligent UX

• Develop end-to-end AI applications integrating:
• Workflow automation
• Task management
• Decision support systems
• Design AI-enhanced UIs and dashboards that guide lab personnel through complex procedures
• Contribute to both frontend and backend development for a seamless AI-powered user experience

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Thought Leadership

• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and lab experts to design practical AI solutions
• Lead internal and partner teams in Generative AI application delivery
• Evangelize AI/ML innovation to both technical and business stakeholders
• Champion ethical and compliant AI practices aligned with healthcare and life sciences regulations

Qualifications

• Required Experience
• 8+ years in software development with a strong focus on AI/ML
• Deep expertise in Python, Java, SQL, and frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, and Scikit-learn
• Proven hands-on experience in:
• Generative AI systems
• LLM fine-tuning
• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
• 8+ years deploying machine learning models in production using platforms like AWS SageMaker or Bedrock
• Demonstrated success in:
• Workflow automation
• Building real-time AI applications
• Optimizing cloud-based infrastructure
• Strong grasp of MLOps, scalability, and cloud (AWS) best practices
• Strategic thinker with a builder’s mindset and an innovation-first approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with LIMS/LES systems and lab automation tools
• Familiarity with healthcare and life sciences regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, GxP)
• Background in designing secure and compliant AI solutions for regulated environments

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of AI innovation in life sciences. Your work will directly impact the future of laboratory intelligence, enabling groundbreaking efficiencies and smarter scientific discovery. You’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where your expertise will drive real-world transformation.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

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