[Remote] AI Automation Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most. The Artificial Intelligence & Automation Engineer will design, build, and deploy intelligent AI systems and automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency and improve care quality for Medicare Advantage members.ResponsibilitiesDesign and deploy production-grade AI and machine learning models. Build, test, and deploy predictive and generative AI models — including NLP, classification, regression, and computer vision — into cloud-based environments optimized for Medicare Advantage workloads such as claims processing, risk adjustment, and member communication. Maintain rigorous monitoring and drift detection to preserve model integrity over timeBuild and operate intelligent process automation solutions. Identify and automate high-volume, repetitive business processes using RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate) and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect). Evaluate automation ROI, build fault-tolerant workflows with proper error handling and alerting, and maintain automation bots and pipelines as business needs evolveDevelop and maintain AI/ML data infrastructure and pipelines. Build robust ETL and feature engineering pipelines that support model training, validation, and real-time inference. Manage AI/ML infrastructure to enable efficient experimentation, retraining, and monitoring so that models perform accurately and equitably in our regulated production environmentIntegrate AI models and automation services into enterprise products. Connect deployed models and automation services into existing systems via REST APIs and microservices, ensuring full adherence to HIPAA security and privacy standards. Containerize and deploy using Docker and Kubernetes with CI/CD pipelines that ensure reproducible, reliable releasesImplement LLM-powered applications and generative AI capabilities. Integrate large language models into clinical and operational workflows using prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Leverage agentic AI frameworks to build multi-step automation solutions that deliver end-to-end workflow transformation for high-impact processes such as clinical document intelligence and member engagementMonitor, optimize, and ensure system reliability. Continuously test and tune models, pipelines, and automation bots to improve accuracy, latency, and scalability. Implement monitoring and alerting frameworks to proactively identify degradation or data quality issues before they affect member outcomes or operational throughputCollaborate cross-functionally and advance a culture of AI innovation. Partner with AI Scientists, Product Managers, Clinical stakeholders, and business analysts to translate requirements into technical specifications. Contribute to knowledge sharing through documentation and code reviews, and evaluate emerging AI technologies — including responsible AI practices such as bias detection and model explainabilitySkills3–5 years of professional experience in software engineering with a demonstrated focus on AI/ML, data science, or intelligent process automationHands-on experience building and deploying machine learning models in a production cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Demonstrated experience with the full AI/ML model lifecycle: data preparation, training, validation, deployment, and monitoringExperience in a regulated industry (healthcare, insurance, or financial services) with working knowledge of compliance requirements in production AI systemsExperience developing and deploying automation solutions using RPA platforms or workflow orchestration toolsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative fieldEquivalent combination of education and demonstrated, progressive hands-on experience will be consideredDemonstrated proficiency with Python and ML frameworks through professional work experience; formal training or self-directed equivalent acceptedWorking knowledge of cloud AI/ML services (AWS SageMaker, Azure AI, or Google Vertex AI); training or certification equivalent acceptedProficiency in Python (primary), with strong command of ML frameworks including PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, and Hugging Face Transformers; experience with LLM-based frameworks including RAG pipelines, vector databases, and agentic frameworks such as LangChain or LangGraphHands-on experience with at least one RPA platform (UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere) and at least one orchestration tool (Apache Airflow, Prefect, or n8n); ability to analyze processes, identify automation opportunities, and estimate ROIHands-on experience with AWS SageMaker, Azure AI / Document Intelligence, Google Cloud Vertex AI, or Databricks; familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines for ML workflowsAbility to build and maintain ETL and feature pipelines; proficiency with GitHub and model versioning tools (MLflow or equivalent); working knowledge of SQL for data transformation and workflow supportWorking knowledge of HIPAA compliance and data security requirements in regulated healthcare environments; familiarity with healthcare data standards including HL7 FHIR and ICD-10/CPT as applied to AI/ML systemsExperience integrating AI models and automation services into enterprise applications via REST APIs and microservices; ability to collaborate with software engineering teams to ensure production-grade reliabilityAwareness of and commitment to ethical AI practices including bias detectionExperience applying AI, NLP, or ML to healthcare data including claims processing, revenue cycle management, prior authorization, medical coding, or clinical text understandingFamiliarity with healthcare data standards including HL7 FHIR, ICD-10/CPT codes, or DICOMExperience in a Medicare Advantage, managed care, or payer environmentMaster's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related quantitative disciplineCompletion of formal certification or coursework in MLOps, cloud AI platforms, responsible AI, or agentic AI developmentCertification in RPA platforms (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Microsoft Power Automate)Company OverviewAlignment Health provides eldercare services. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Orange, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.alignmenthealth.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAlignment Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 12 in 2024, 17 in 2023, 13 in 2022, 11 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.