Senior Software Development Engineer, AI Engineering

CVS Health

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$92,700–$185,400 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Jul 16, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $199k
This role $139k
$76k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $163,061–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $139k versus about $199k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About CVS Health

CVS Health is a leading American healthcare company operating retail pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, and a health insurance segment through Aetna, one of the nation''s largest health insurers. Industry: Healthcare & Pharmacy

CVS Health currently has 389 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,450–$284,280 across 114 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer, AI Engineering

Join a dynamic team as an experienced AI Engineer with at least 5 years of Python development experience to design and develop production-ready AI applications using LLMs, RAG, and agentic AI frameworks. You will build intelligent information retrieval systems, integrate AI features into enterprise applications via RESTful APIs, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Essential skills include proficiency in Git, cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and a strong understanding of software engineering best practices. Preferred qualifications encompass experience with agentic AI frameworks, containerization tools, CI/CD pipelines, and observability for AI applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that address real-world business challenges at scale.

What you'll do

  • Designs and develops AI-powered applications using Python and LLMs.
  • Implements RAG pipelines for intelligent information retrieval.
  • Develops and integrates AI features into existing applications via RESTful APIs.
  • Applies prompt engineering best practices to optimize LLM outputs in production.
  • Evaluates and selects appropriate AI models based on use case requirements.
  • Writes clean, maintainable code following software engineering best practices.
  • Monitors AI application performance and implements logging for observability.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of software development experience with Python.
  • Experience building applications using LLMs and implementing RAG.
  • Familiarity with vector databases and at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Proficiency in Git version control and collaborative development workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with agentic AI frameworks and prompt engineering best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills for debugging complex AI system behaviors.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

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