Senior Principal, AI Engineer
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), Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing, 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 Delivery Lead for AI Delivery – Responsible for leading a cross functional team including analytics, engineering, product, AI platform as well as business and IT stakeholders to drive AI solution delivery. 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-premises 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. What we're looking for Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field. 5+ years in AI/ML engineering, including hands-on work with GenAI, NLP, deep learning, and computer vision. Experiences in developing, deploying and finetuning LLMs (GPT, Gemini, Claude or similar) for real world applications including prompt engineering, model optimization and inference efficiency is a plus. Strong coding skills in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch; experienced with LLMs (e.g., GPT, Gemini, Claude) including prompt engineering and optimization. Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps practices, and big data tools (Spark, Hadoop, SQL/NoSQL). Strong problem-solving abilities with a plus for experience in healthcare AI, healthcare data (such as claims and medical records), and understanding of regulatory standards like HIPAA and CMS. Problem solving and communication: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions. 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 June 2, 2026. The pay range for this position is $184,000.00 - $262,900.00 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 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), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits. Apply To This Job