Principal AI Engineer

Gainwell Technologies; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 124,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainwell Technologies seeks a Principal AI Engineer to design and deploy advanced AI solutions in healthcare. This fully remote role involves developing machine learning models and integrating AI technologies to enhance healthcare outcomes. Ideal candidates have advanced degrees and extensive experience in AI and ML technologies, particularly within the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Flexible vacation policy

401(k) employer match

Comprehensive health benefits

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering.
• Hands-on work with GenAI, NLP, deep learning.
• Strong programming skills in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and train AI models for healthcare applications.
• Develop and deploy AI solutions in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Ensure AI implementations adhere to healthcare regulations.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Generative AI

Natural Language Processing

Data Engineering

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Data Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Spark

Hadoop

SQL/NoSQL

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Principal AI Engineer

Location:

Any city, TX, US, 99999

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

Gainwell Technologies is seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy advanced AI solutions, including Generative AI (GenAI), across our healthcare technology platforms. This role involves building and optimizing AI technologies, integrating them into existing systems, and ensuring their effectiveness in improving healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Your role in our mission

• AI Model Development – Design, build, and train machine learning and deep learning models, including GenAI, NLP, and predictive analytics solutions for healthcare applications.
• End-to-End AI Solution Deployment – Develop, test, and deploy AI solutions in cloud and on-premise environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and real-world impact.
• Data Engineering & Processing – Work with large healthcare datasets, performing data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model training while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.
• System Integration – Implement and optimize AI models within Gainwell’s existing technology stack, collaborating with software engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Performance Optimization – Continuously monitor, refine, and optimize AI models for accuracy, efficiency, and speed, leveraging MLOps best practices.
• AI Research & Innovation – Stay updated with the latest AI/ML advancements, exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance solution effectiveness.
• Compliance & Security – Ensure AI implementations adhere to healthcare industry regulations, ethical AI principles, and data privacy standards.
• Automation & Workflow Enhancement – Identify opportunities to automate workflows and optimize business processes using AI-driven solutions.
• Experience developing, deploying and finetuning LLMs (GPT, Gemini, Claude or similar) for real world applications including prompt engineering, model optimization and inference efficiency.
• Strong programming skills in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and other AI frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions.

What we're looking for

• Advanced Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field.
• Extensive AI/ML Experience: 5+ years in AI/ML engineering, including hands-on work with GenAI, NLP, deep learning, and computer vision.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong coding skills in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch; experienced with LLMs (e.g., GPT, Gemini, Claude) including prompt engineering and optimization.
• Scalable Deployment Skills: Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps practices, and big data tools (Spark, Hadoop, SQL/NoSQL).
• Domain Knowledge: Strong problem-solving abilities with a plus for experience in healthcare AI and understanding of regulatory standards like HIPAA and CMS.

What you should expect in this role

• Fully Remote Opportunity – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Minimal Travel Required – Occasional travel opportunities (0-10%).
• Opportunity to Work on Cutting-Edge AI Solutions in a mission-driven healthcare technology environment.
• Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation

The deadline to submit applications for this posting is July 1, 2025.

The pay range for this position is $124,000.00 - $177,100.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits , and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.