[Remote] Software Engineer III, ML

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RxBenefits, Inc. is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Software Engineer III) to join their application development team at the Birmingham, AL headquarters. The role involves designing and building data pipelines, streaming infrastructure, and machine learning systems to support the company's growth, while also championing modern data engineering practices.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build real-time data pipelines and streaming infrastructure using Apache Flink and related technologiesDevelop and maintain stateful processing layers for fast, reliable data enrichmentDesign and build backend services in Golang, Java, or Python that process data reliably at scaleBuild, train, and deploy traditional ML models to surface insights and power data-driven features, owning the workflow from feature engineering through production monitoringBuild scalable services that integrate ML model inference, feature stores, and real-time scoring into production workflowsBuild tooling and infrastructure for data quality, validation, and pipeline observabilityImplement monitoring and observability for data pipelines and ML models, including data quality metrics and drift detectionEnsure solutions meet enterprise standards for reliability, security, compliance, and observabilityPartner with product and data teams to translate business problems into ML and data engineering solutionsParticipate in architectural design and recommend technical solutionsReview and collaborate with other engineers on their codeMentor and share knowledge within the team and across the departmentSkillsBachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or another related field6-8 years of professional experience in software developmentStrong proficiency in one or more of the following backend languages: Golang, Java, or PythonSolid understanding of RESTful API design, microservices, and distributed systemsStrong foundation in data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and performance optimizationFamiliarity with relational and NoSQL databases and their performance characteristicsHands-on experience (1-3 years) building and evaluating traditional ML models (XGBoost, Random Forests, Logistic Regression) in production environmentsFamiliarity with the end-to-end ML workflow including feature engineering, model selection, training, evaluation, and production monitoringExperience handling sensitive data (PII/PHI) in data pipelines, including masking, redaction, or de-identificationExperience building and deploying services on AWSExperience with Agile development methodologiesStrong communication and presentation skillsEffective working independently or collaboratively within a teamAbility to think strategically and execute with urgencyExperience building high-throughput data pipelines at scale using Apache Flink, Kafka Streams, or similar frameworksExperience evaluating ML model performance in production, including data drift and model degradationProficiency in AWS services: Sagemaker, Bedrock, MSK, Glue, EMR, DynamoDB, EC2, Lambda, S3, and IAMRocksDB or similar embedded storage enginesCaching and in-memory database technologiesAsynchronous/multi-threaded programming patternsExperience working in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, insurance)Knowledge of governance frameworks around data privacy (HIPAA, SOC2, GDPR, etc.)Frontend development with NextJS or ReactBenefitsRemote first work environmenChoice of a HDHP or PPO Medical plan, we pay 100% of the premium for the HDHP for you and your eligible family memberDental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance that we also pay 100% of premiums (for your family too on Dental and VisionAdditional buy-up options for Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insuranc401(k) with an employer match up to 3.5% available after 60 dayCommunity Service Day to give back and support what you love in your communit10 company holidays including MLK Day, Juneteenth, and the day after Thanksgiving plus a floating holiday to use as you likReimbursements for high-speed internet, we’ll send you a computer and monitors to help you do your best worTuition Reimbursement for accredited degree programPaid New Parent Leave that can be used for adoption or birtPet insurance to protect your furbabieA robust mental health benefit and EAP service through Spring Health to support you when you need it mosCompany OverviewRxBenefits is a health and wellness company that provides pharmacy benefits and administration services. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://rxbenefits.com.Company H1B SponsorshipRxBenefits, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.