Staff Software Engineer, AI Applications (Remote)

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Job Summary:

IMO Health combines expertise in software development, data science, and healthcare to create AI-powered solutions. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, AI Applications to drive the development of innovative applications that enhance patient care and life sciences research.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize AI-powered applications that drive innovation in healthcare and life sciences.

• Ensure high performance, scalability, and security, troubleshooting issues and implementing best practices.

• Integrate AI/ML technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and vector databases, into software solutions.

• Collaborate in an agile environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business needs.

• Lead and participate in architectural and design decisions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.

• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code, following CI/CD and DevOps principles.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering best practices and technical excellence.

• Implement automation strategies across testing, integration, and deployment.

• Champion technical standards and advocate for best practices in cloud computing, security, and microservices architecture.

• Proactively address technical debt and drive continuous improvement in system performance and reliability.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on AI-based applications.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Java, Python, and JavaScript, with expertise in JVM internals, Spring Framework (IOC, AOP, Security, Boot), and frontend frameworks (React/Angular).

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).

• Deep understanding of MySQL/PostgreSQL performance optimization, transaction control, and indexing strategies.

• Advanced knowledge of Redis (RedLock, Stream persistence, hot key detection) and Elasticsearch (vector search, cross-cluster search optimization).

• Experience in AI/ML applications, including LLM integration, prompt engineering, and vector databases.

• Proficiency in security best practices, including Zero Trust Architecture and JWT token binding.

• Expertise in service governance, including Sentinel for dynamic rate limiting and Seata for distributed transactions.

• Experience with feature flag management tools (e.g., LaunchDarkly).

• Strong problem-solving mindset, capable of balancing technical debt, delivery speed, and business needs.

• Ability to mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Company:

IMO Health is a clinical data intelligence business at the heart of a digital revolution in healthcare. Founded in 1994, the company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage. IMO Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.