Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Engineer to design, develop, and support AI/ML solutions across clinical, operational, and academic domains. You will translate needs into practical AI tools, including NLP and generative AI, working with data teams, cloud and governance stakeholders.

You will engage through the full lifecycle from use-case definition to deployment, validation, and monitoring, while evaluating external AI options for safety and fit within Upstate's regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or data-driven field; 5+ years in AI/ML or related areas.
• 2+ years programming in Python or C/C++/C#.
• Proficiency in Python or similar for AI, ML, data analysis, or software development.
• Experience with NLP, ML techniques, model validation, and performance evaluation.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data using data-processing libraries.
• Understanding of software development practices including version control, testing, and multi-environment work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, evaluate, and support AI/ML solutions across the organization.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, data teams, and IT for the AI lifecycle.
• Evaluate externally developed AI tech for safety, suitability, and governance.
• Ensure AI solutions align with regulations and Upstate policies.

Skills

Python

C/C++/C#

NLP

ML

Data processing

Source control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Azure

Fabric

Power Platform

Copilot Studio

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Summary:

The Artificial Intelligence Engineer designs, develops, evaluates, and supports artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions across Upstate Academic Medical Center. This position translates clinical, operational, academic, and administrative needs into practical technical solutions, including natural language processing applications, generative AI, and machine learning tools.

The Artificial Intelligence Engineer collaborates with subject matter experts, data teams, cloud and infrastructure teams, and organizational leadership throughout the AI solution lifecycle, from use-case definition and technical feasibility assessment through development, validation, implementation, and monitoring. The position also evaluates externally developed AI technologies for safety and suitability at Upstate.

This role works closely with IMTs AI Governance Lead and other appropriate stakeholders to ensure that AI solutions are transparent, secure, appropriately validated, and implemented in alignment with Upstates mission, vision, values, policies, and applicable laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering, statistics, mathematics, information systems, or another technical or data-driven field. 5+ years of relevant experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, software development, advanced analytics, or a related field. 2+ years programming experience in Python or C/C++/C# required.

Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and evaluating artificial intelligence solutions.

Proficiency in Python or another programming language commonly used for AI, machine learning, data analysis, or software development.

Experience with natural language processing, machine learning techniques, model validation, and performance evaluation.

Experience working with structured and unstructured data using data-processing and analytical libraries or platforms.

Understanding of software-development practices, including source control, code documentation, testing, dependency management, and development across multiple environments.

Ability to investigate technical problems, evaluate alternative approaches, and develop practical solutions involving data, models, applications, and system integrations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering, statistics, mathematics, informatics, or a related field.

Experience with Microsoft Azure suite of AI Tools, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure DevOps or comparable technologies.

Prior work with healthcare data, including clinical, operational, claims, electronic health record, or healthcare administrative data.

Familiarity with healthcare privacy, security, regulatory, and governance requirements, including appropriate handling of protected health information.

Experience integrating technical solutions into established clinical, operational, academic, or administrative workflows.

Willingness to learn Python programming language if not already proficient.

Work Days:

M - F 8 - 4:30

Message to Applicants:

Applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance for regular on-campus requirements.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources