Senior AI Software Engineer — HIPAA‑Ready & Remote

Humana; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

Humana is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive AI-powered healthcare solutions. You will oversee architecture, implementation, and deployment of large language model-based systems, with a focus on HIPAA-compliant design and scalable delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, product managers, and data stakeholders. You will lead cross-functional teams, implement rapid prototyping, and ensure production readiness of AI features that improve care delivery for members and

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• Deep, hands-on experience building with large language models and orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, or equivalent)
• Strong proficiency in Python, TypeScript and modern ML tooling (Hugging Face, PyTorch, or similar)
• Proven experience designing and deploying RAG pipelines and vector search systems in production
• Working knowledge of model fine-tuning approaches (LoRA, RLHF, instruction tuning, or equivalent)
• Experience designing and building multi-agent AI systems, including agent orchestration, tool use, and sandboxed execution environments
• Demonstrated ownership of complex AI systems end-to- end, from architecture through production operation
• Understanding of HIPAA requirements and secure handling of protected health information (PHI)

Responsibilities

• Own AI product from initial concept through MVP, pilot, and production readiness.
• Define product and technical approach, make pragmatic scope decisions, and deliver value for clinicians, members, and internal teams.
• Build proofs of concept and MVPs quickly using feedback and usage data to improve capabilities.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, clinicians, and data stakeholders to translate care workflows into AI features.
• Make foundational architecture and technology decisions balancing speed, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ensure AI systems are designed and monitored in compliance with HIPAA and Humana Responsible AI standards.

Skills

Large language models

Orchestration frameworks

Python

TypeScript

RAG pipelines

Vector search

HIPAA compliance

Multi-agent AI systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS or MS in CS/Engineering

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Hugging Face

PyTorch

AWS / Azure / GCP

Job description

Humana is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive AI-powered healthcare solutions. You will oversee architecture, implementation, and deployment of large language model-based systems, with a focus on HIPAA-compliant design and scalable delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, product managers, and data stakeholders. You will lead cross-functional teams, implement rapid prototyping, and ensure production readiness of AI features that improve care delivery for members and