Director of AI

Curative AI, Inc.; Belvue, Washington (KS, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Curative AI, Inc. is seeking a Director of AI to lead innovative AI solutions in healthcare. This role involves building a high-performing team, executing AI strategy, and ensuring the successful implementation of AI technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AI/ML and a strong leadership presence. Join a dynamic startup with a proven product and significant growth potential.

Benefits

Equity Package

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in AI/ML with career progression to leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-scale AI SaaS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing AI team.
• Develop and execute enterprise-wide AI strategy.
• Collaborate with leadership to translate business needs into AI strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Python

Natural Language Processing

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Education

PhD or Master's degree in Data Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

About Curative AI, Inc.

Curative AI, Inc. is an ambitious innovative early-stage startup revolutionizing the healthcare industry through cutting-edge AI-powered SaaS solutions. We are currently delivering exceptional value to our customers in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Clinical Operations, empowering them with industry-transforming AI technology, intelligent automation, and deep data insights. Unlike most tech startups, we have achieved financial break-even within our first year, with signed customer contracts for $30+M in 2025 projected revenues through our AI healthcare solutions deliveries. Headquartered in Bellevue/Seattle, we have built a sizable top-notch tech team in the US, and a large talented offshore team. We now enter a rapid growth phase, hiring aggressively to scale the US-based team to 100+ employees in 2025. Our vision is bold: to achieve a valuation of over $1 billion within the next 18 months by continuing to deliver exceptional solutions and expanding our market presence. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an early-stage AI Healthcare tech company with a proven product, established customer base, solid revenue streams, and explosive growth potential.

The Opportunity

Curative AI, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of AI for our rapidly growing company. Our cutting-edge SaaS AI-driven solutions will transform healthcare management, leading with RCM solutions for streamlined documentation, faster claims processing, enhanced clinical decision support, and much more. As the Director of AI, you'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing innovative AI solutions that address critical challenges in healthcare. You'll work closely with AI engineers, software engineers, product teams, and domain experts to design, build, and deploy machine learning models that improve patient outcomes, streamline healthcare processes, and ultimately, transform the way healthcare is delivered. You are humble, a dedicated team player, and excited for the road ahead. Come work with a CEO renowned in the AI field with a proven record of building high performing teams, fostering career growth, and creating a positive work culture. Let's make healthcare smarter together.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing AI team
• Develop and execute enterprise-wide AI strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives
• Maintain hands-on involvement in key AI projects, actively contributing to code, model development, and technical solutions
• Drive innovation through research and adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies and methodologies
• Establish AI governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and best practices across the organization
• Personally design, develop, and implement AI and machine learning models using statistical analysis and deep learning algorithms
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to translate business needs into AI strategy
• Collaborate with team leads in the deployment and maintenance of AI models in production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Spearhead integration of AI solutions with existing systems and applications
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics for AI solutions and drive continuous improvement
• Present AI vision, roadmaps, and results to executive leadership and board members
• Lead research initiatives and partnerships to maintain competitive advantage in AI capabilities
• Mentor, develop, and retain top AI talent while building a culture of innovation
  
  

Qualifications

• You must currently be located in the Seattle Metro Region and able to work hybrid on-site a minimum of three days at our Bellevue location
• PhD or Master's degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field highly desired
• 10+ years of experience in AI/ML with demonstrable career progression from individual contributor to technical leadership roles
• Proven track record of hands-on development and implementation of enterprise-scale AI SaaS solutions with measurable business impact
• Must be an active practitioner with current, deep technical expertise in AI technologies and applications; Natural Language Processing (NLP) and/or Large Language Models (LLM) highly desired
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical contribution
• Current and extensive hands-on experience with modern AI tools, frameworks, and methodologies
• Comprehensive knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and AI principles
• Strong and current programming skills in Python or other relevant programming languages
• Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks
• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques
• Proven ability to build and scale AI infrastructure and operations
• Public cloud experience (AWS and/or Azure) required
• Healthcare experience, notably experience with RCM solutions, highly desired
• Experience implementing machine learning fairness and bias mitigation techniques
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence skills
• Budget management and resource allocation experience
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 per year (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Target Annual Performance Bonus
• Equity Package: Generous equity participation in the company's future success
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Life and AD&D insurance. Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects and make an impact on the company's success
• Chance to make a real impact on the company’s AI strategy and innovation
  
  

Curative AI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), age, marital status, veteran status, or other non-merit-based factors. Curative AI, Inc. does not currently sponsor H1B visas and therefore candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis and not require current or future visa sponsorship for employment. Curative AI, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value the unique perspectives and talents that each individual brings to our company, and we are committed to providing an environment where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.