AI Engineer (LLM Products) - Remote

AI & Machine Learning

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for AI engineers in healthcare has grown significantly, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year. dexter health is at the forefront of this trend, leveraging AI to reduce administrative workload and improve patient care. As a highly skilled AI engineer with experience in LLMs and Python, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in this role. With the company's focus on remote work and digital skills, this is an ideal opportunity for those looking for a flexible and challenging role. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical expertise and ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.

Job Description

About the Role

As an AI Engineer at dexter health, you will play a crucial role in developing AI-powered software for care teams. Your primary focus will be on building new AI features and improving existing AI workflows to enhance the quality, reliability, and speed of care delivery. You will work closely with the product and engineering teams to design and implement LLM-based workflows, integrate AI capabilities into existing product and backend systems, and ensure the smooth operation of AI-generated outputs.

The role requires a strong background in software engineering, particularly in Python or a comparable backend language. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, autonomous environment and have experience building AI-powered product features or LLM-based workflows. Your ability to turn ambiguous product ideas into working software quickly and your strong understanding of how to design, test, validate, and improve AI outputs will be essential in this role.

dexter health is committed to reducing administrative workload in healthcare, and as an AI Engineer, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of caregivers and patients. Your work will have a direct influence on the quality of care delivery, and you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of professionals who share your passion for innovation and excellence.

What You Will Do

Build new AI-powered product features from idea to production, focusing on quality, reliability, and user value
Improve existing AI workflows for quality, reliability, latency, and user value
Design and implement LLM-based workflows, structured outputs, validation logic, and fallback behavior
Build evaluation loops, tests, and quality checks for AI-generated outputs
Integrate AI capabilities into existing product and backend systems
Work with commercial and open-source LLMs without being tied to one specific provider
Support self-hosted model workflows where they make sense for quality, speed, cost, or control
Debug AI feature failures across inputs, outputs, data, backend logic, and user flows
Ship quickly while keeping production quality high
Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of AI features

What We Are Looking For

Strong software engineering skills, especially in Python or a comparable backend language
Experience building AI-powered product features or LLM-based workflows
Ability to turn ambiguous product ideas into working software quickly
Strong understanding of how to design, test, validate, and improve AI outputs
Experience integrating AI workflows into production systems
Strong debugging instincts across application logic, data, model outputs, and user-facing behavior
Experience with evaluation, testing, validation, or quality checks for AI-generated outputs
Serious experience using AI development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Copilot, or similar as part of your daily workflow
High intelligence, fast learning speed, bias to action, and ownership mindset
Comfortable with ambiguity, fast decisions, and a high-trust startup environment
Clear written and spoken English

Nice to Have

Experience with frontend or fullstack product development
Experience with self-hosted LLMs, model serving, inference optimization, or similar systems
Experience with open-source LLMs and related deployment workflows
Experience improving latency, cost, quality, or reliability of AI systems
Experience with healthcare software, healthcare data, or regulated environments
Knowledge of nursing homes or elderly care workflows
German language skills

Benefits and Perks

Remote work arrangement for a better work-life balance
Fair compensation based on skills, experience, and location
Ownership and equity opportunities
Professional development and growth opportunities
Access to the latest AI development tools and technologies
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Flexible working hours and autonomy
Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
Generous paid time off and holiday allowance
Remote stipend and home office setup support

How to Stand Out

Be prepared to showcase your experience with AI development tools and LLMs, and provide specific examples of how you've used them in your previous roles.
Highlight your ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomous environment and your willingness to take ownership of your work.
Emphasize your strong software engineering skills, particularly in Python or a comparable backend language, and your experience with building AI-powered product features.
Make sure to research dexter health and their mission to reduce administrative workload in healthcare, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with their goals.
When negotiating salary, be prepared to discuss your expectations and requirements, and be open to feedback and discussion.
Be cautious of red flags such as unrealistic expectations, lack of clarity around job responsibilities, or unclear communication channels.
Make sure to ask about the company culture, team dynamic, and opportunities for growth and development during the interview process.

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