LLM Engineer

Vein Clinics of America, Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401k & Match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vein Clinics of America, Inc. is seeking an experienced LLM Engineer to serve as the AI technical lead. In this full-time, on-site role in Northbrook, IL, you will design, implement, and optimize LLM solutions that improve business processes.

Responsibilities include developing AI applications, maintaining AI infrastructure, and leading training initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience, is required. Competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $115,000, plus benefits including health and 401k.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of software engineering or automation experience.
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI development platforms.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI solutions using large language models.
• Develop secure AI infrastructure and documentation standards.
• Lead training initiatives for organizational adoption of AI.

Skills

Software engineering

Machine learning

AI development

Automation experience

Prompt engineering

Proficiency in Python

SQL expertise

Knowledge of cloud platforms

Workflow automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AI APIs

Cloud platforms

Workflow automation tools

Job description

Why USA Clinics Group

Founded by Harvard‑trained physicians with a vision of offering patient‑first care beyond the hospital settings, we’ve grown into the nation’s largest network of outpatient vein, fibroid, vascular, and prostate centers, with 170+ clinics across the country. Our mission is simple: deliver life‑changing, minimally invasive care, close to home.

We’re building a culture where innovation, compassion, and accountability thrive. While proud of our growth, we’re even more excited about what’s ahead, and the team we’re building to get there. We look forward to meeting you!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Rapid career advancement, Competitive compensation package
• Positive, team‑oriented environment, Work with cutting‑edge technology
• Make a real impact on patients’ lives, Join a fast‑growing, mission‑driven company

Position Summary

The LLM Engineer serves as the organization’s AI technical lead responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Large Language Model (LLM) solutions that automate business processes, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic initiatives across all departments. This role partners with business leaders to identify opportunities for AI adoption and develops scalable solutions that drive measurable organizational impact.

Position Details

• Location: Northbrook, IL
• Schedule: Full‑time, Monday through Friday on‑site.
• Compensation: $85,000 – $115,000

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain AI‑powered applications, workflows, copilots, agents, and automation solutions using large language models.
• Partner with department leaders to identify business processes that can be improved through AI, automation, and advanced analytics.
• Develop and maintain secure AI infrastructure, prompt libraries, knowledge bases, integrations, and governance standards.
• Build AI solutions that support recruiting, credentialing, revenue cycle, finance, operations, marketing, and clinical support functions.
• Create and maintain documentation, SOPs, technical standards, and best practices for AI implementation across the organization.
• Monitor AI system performance, accuracy, adoption, security, and return on investment.
• Lead AI education, training, and change management initiatives to increase organizational adoption and effectiveness.
• Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on AI technologies, emerging trends, and innovation opportunities.

AI & Automation Responsibilities

• Develop custom GPTs, AI agents, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) solutions, and workflow automations that improve operational efficiency.
• Integrate AI platforms with business systems such as ATS, CRM, credentialing, revenue cycle, HRIS, document management, and reporting tools.
• Build automated reporting, data extraction, document processing, and decision‑support solutions using AI technologies.
• Evaluate and implement emerging AI technologies, models, frameworks, and tools to continuously improve business performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field required.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of software engineering, machine learning, AI development, or automation experience.
• Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, AI APIs, and AI development platforms.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, APIs, cloud platforms, and workflow automation tools.
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production‑grade AI applications and integrations.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k & Match
• Paid time off