Artificial Intelligence Software Engineer

Gundersen Health System; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Gundersen Health System seeks an AI Software Engineer to join the Enterprise Analytics team. You will build production-ready software, prototype rapidly, and move viable AI solutions into enterprise-grade products that scale in Azure.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in software development, with experience in AI-assisted tools and cloud platforms. Remote-eligible with occasional on-site needs in Wisconsin, MN, IA.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software development experience.
• Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure).

Responsibilities

• Build working software from concept to production, often using AI-assisted development tools.
• Develop rapid prototypes in the sandbox and iterate on user feedback.
• Move prototypes into enterprise-grade products that scale.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications in Microsoft Azure environments.
• Collaborate with business and clinical users to ensure solutions meet needs.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure as required.
• Follow data governance, privacy, and security requirements including handling PHI.

Skills

AI software

Azure

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

We are seeking an innovative Artificial Intelligence Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Analytics team and help bring AI-driven solutions from concept to reality. Our Enterprise Analytics team is committed to improving health and wellbeing by transforming data into actionable insights and empowering those we serve to meet their information and decision‑making needs.

Main Responsibilities

• Build working software from concept to production, often using AI‑assisted ("vibe coding") development tools.
• Develop rapid prototypes in the team's sandbox and iterate quickly on feedback from users.
• Help move proven prototypes out of the sandbox and into enterprise‑grade products that operate at scale.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications in cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure.
• Work directly with business and clinical users to understand a problem and confirm the solution solves it.
• Collaborate across the enterprise architecture, data, and security partners.
• Apply sound engineering practices for code quality, testing, and documentation, scaled to the governance tier of each product.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure as the work requires.
• Help define how the team works, including its tools, standards, and ways of working.
• Keep current with emerging AI and development tools and bring promising approaches back to the team.
• Follow data governance, privacy, and security requirements, including the handling of protected health information.
• Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other job‑related responsibilities as requested or assigned.

What's Available

• Full‑time, 80 hours biweekly (1.0FTE)
• Schedule: Monday‑Friday days
• Location: Remote eligible role; candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of LaCrosse or GreenBay, WI due to occasional on‑site needs. In addition, candidates must reside in WI, MN, IA.
• Immigration sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B) is not available for this position.
• Starting salary of $71,700 and up, based on your relevant years of experience.

What You Will Need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience and education.
• Experience: 2+ years of software development experience and proficiency in a variety of programming languages and integration platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms.
• Exposure to AI‑assisted software development tools and practices.
• Experience creating prototypes, proof‑of‑concepts, or innovative technology solutions.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and modern software engineering practices.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and analytical skills.

In addition to the rewarding work, you’ll receive

• A highly adaptable and mission‑driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well‑being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

Work‑Life Balance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.

Professional Development

• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center

Additional Employee Discounts and Perks

• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer‑paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

PRACTICES AND PROMOTES BEHAVIOR CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

• Mission: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating.
• Vision: Leading with love, we courageously commit to a future of healthy people and thriving communities.
• Values: Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Humility

About Company

• Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities.
• As a not‑for‑profit, patient‑centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
• Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
• With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR‑[e-mail] or call 608‑775‑0267.

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