Software Engineer AI/ML

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a full-time AI Specialist to develop innovative generative AI solutions that enhance patient care. This hybrid role requires exceptional skills in machine learning and software engineering, as well as collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive advancements in healthcare technology. Embrace an opportunity to be at the forefront of transforming healthcare with AI at Mayo Clinic, a top-ranked institution.

Benefits

Medical plan options

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Pre-tax saving options

Retirement package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree with experience in software engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year experience coding in high-level languages.
• Experience with Agile software development techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of AI models for healthcare applications.
• Collaborate with teams to implement AI/ML solutions.
• Provide consultative services to clinical teams.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Natural Language Processing

Computer Vision

Data Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Master's or PhD in related fields (preferred)

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Azure

AWS

Job description

City Rochester

State MN

Remote NO

Department Information Technology

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
  
  

Responsibilities

It is an exciting time at Mayo Clinic, as we are building the most trusted generative AI and LLM-based solutions to empower our staff, improve our practice and transform healthcare. To accelerate our generative AI strategy, we are forming a cross functional team of technical experts. This team will be responsible for:

• Building the most trusted generative AI and automation solutions to benefit patients worldwide.
• Providing temporary tiger-team efforts to accelerate key initiatives.
• Expanding the organization’s understanding of LLM technology through:
• Development of best practices, knowledge assets, and code examples to accelerate the efforts of others.
• Execution of technical proofs of concept and exploration
• Providing consultations, presentations, and sharing of knowledge across Mayo Clinic to technical and non-technical audiences
  

Providing guidance across the Generative AI program workstreams as technical experts

This is a full-time, hybrid position. The incumbent must live within a reasonable driving distance of the Rochester, MN campus due to occasional on campus responsibilities. Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

Position Responsibilities

• Leverage machine learning techniques such as deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, large language models, to lead the design, development, testing and deployment of machine learning and deep learning models for healthcare applications.
• Work on the full spectrum of the AI life cycle from ideation to production.
• Leverage advanced techniques in AI/ML to analyze vast amounts of healthcare data, including patient records, medical imaging, and genomic information, to develop AI solutions that meet clinical needs and integrated smoothly into clinical processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the engineering and implementation of AI/ML solutions.
• Develop robust machine learning pipelines to support production processes and setting new benchmarks for safety and effectiveness in clinical settings.
• Facilitate consistent and automated AI software solution development and releases through the design, testing, and maintenance of tools, frameworks and associated MLOps pipelines.
• Contribute to implementing the best practices and standards for AI development and deployment methodologies, tools, and platforms.
• Provide consultative services on areas of expertise to clinical work units or AI product teams, offering insights and strategies to address complex business problems.
• Contribute to developing new AI methods and technologies that can advance the state-of-the-art in healthcare AI.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field; Or an Associates’ degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field with an additional 2 years of experience as described below.

Have working knowledge and experience of Software Engineering with a minimum of internships and a minimum of 1 yr. of experience, or 2yrs of experience coding applications or services in a high-level language (C, C++, Golang, Java, C# etc.). Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills. Possesses strong technical aptitude for designing and implementing software solutions. Experience with modern application development frameworks. Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. Deep hands-on technical expertise, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with Agile software development techniques. Preferred qualifications for this position include: Ability to use a wide variety of open-source technologies and cloud-based services. Experience with Google and Azure cloud environments. Experience in databases, analytics, big data systems or business intelligence products· Experience with building high-performance, highly available and scalable distributed systems. Experience developing software for healthcare related industries.

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• Experience applying AI and machine learning in production environments, showcasing an understanding of healthcare technology.
• Skill in cloud infrastructure environment and software development tools.
• Experience working with large, complex, and heterogeneous data sets, preferably in healthcare.
• Skill in AI/ML techniques and frameworks.
• History of collaborating across diverse teams and effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with best practices in data engineering, data science, AI Engineering, and the MLOps communities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Experience with Agile software development techniques.
• Masters or PhD in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligent or Computer Science related fields + 1 year of hands-on project experience
• Experience applying AI and machine learning in production healthcare environments, highlighting an understanding of healthcare technology.
• Experience implementing MLOps capabilities at enterprise level.
• Skilled in AI/ML techniques and frameworks
• Project experience working with cloud AI/ML services (e.g. GCP Vertex AI, AWS SageMaker, Azure ML)
• Proficiency in fostering collaboration across diverse teams and effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the healthcare domain, including clinical workflows, electronic health records, medical terminologies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with systems or quality engineering best practices, regulatory standards, and compliance frameworks, with the ability to adapt these effectively to different project scenarios.
  
  

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$91,000.00 - $140,462.40 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Weekend Schedule

As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Ted Keefe