Lead Applied AI Software Engineer ( AI)

Humana

Hybrid Actively hiring
New York City · Louisville, KY · Dallas, TX Posted 22 days ago $170,800–$234,800 / year
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TL;DR

The Lead Applied AI Engineer role at Humana’s Enterprise AI organization involves architecting and deploying advanced AI systems that integrate Generative AI capabilities into secure, scalable platforms for millions of member interactions. This highly technical position focuses on defining technical standards, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and driving strategic alignment within the enterprise. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing comprehensive RAG pipelines, agent orchestration frameworks, and multi-model integrations; establishing rigorous prompt engineering methodologies; leading AI system deployments with robust observability features; and mentoring engineers to foster a culture of responsible AI development. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in applied AI/ML, expertise in Python, modern web application frameworks like React and FastAPI, and deep knowledge of vector databases and LLM APIs. Experience in healthcare industries is preferred, emphasizing the importance of ethical AI principles and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Python React FastAPI Vector databases LLM APIs Orchestration frameworks RAG pipelines Generative AI Prompt engineering CI/CD HIPAA compliance A/B testing Data preprocessing GPU availability Model serving infrastructure Feature stores Ethical AI Responsible AI principles Scalable data ingestion architectures Comprehensive monitoring Incident response procedures

What you'll do

  • Architect comprehensive end-to-end AI systems with sophisticated RAG pipelines and agent orchestration.
  • Define rigorous standards for prompt engineering and develop performance optimization strategies for AI models.
  • Lead deployment of AI systems into production environments ensuring observability, reliability, and compliance.
  • Design scalable data ingestion architectures to process diverse data sources efficiently for AI consumption.
  • Drive quantitative evaluation and continuous improvement of AI systems through A/B testing and user feedback analysis.
  • Ensure AI solutions meet healthcare compliance requirements by implementing ethical standards and regulatory adherence.

What we're looking for

  • Over 7 years of experience in software engineering with focus on applied AI/ML.
  • Deep expertise in designing and deploying production-grade generative AI systems.
  • Strong technical proficiency in Python, modern web frameworks, and AI-specific technologies.
  • Experience establishing organization-wide best practices for prompt engineering and model observability.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex AI initiatives across multiple teams with diverse specializations.
  • Familiarity with responsible AI principles, including fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethics.

Market check

Salary context

This $170,800–$234,800 range sits above 49% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$161,500–$241,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$162,000–$246,150

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Humana

Humana Inc. is a leading American for-profit health insurance company based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in Medicare Advantage plans.

Humana currently has 11 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $170,800–$234,800 across 11 roles with salary data.

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