AI Engineer (LLM) - Remote

dexter healthdexter health·Remote(Cologne)
AI & Machine Learning

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for AI engineers with expertise in large language models has skyrocketed, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year. As the healthcare industry increasingly adopts AI solutions to streamline operations and improve patient care, professionals with skills in AI development, particularly in Python and comparable backend languages, are in high demand. dexter health stands out with its mission to reduce administrative workload in healthcare, allowing caregivers to focus more on patient care. Before applying, candidates should be aware that this role requires a strong ability to work under ambiguity, make technical decisions quickly, and utilize AI development tools daily. With the remote work model offering flexibility and the company's focus on making a real impact in healthcare, this role presents a compelling opportunity for those looking to leverage their AI skills for meaningful outcomes.

Job Description

About the Role

As an AI Engineer at dexter health, you will be at the forefront of developing AI-powered software designed to alleviate the administrative burden on healthcare professionals. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve turning product ideas into tangible, production-ready AI features, working closely with the product and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and high-quality outcomes. The role is deeply hands-on, requiring a strong background in software engineering, especially in Python or similar backend languages, and experience with building AI-powered product features or LLM-based workflows.

Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare services, allowing caregivers to devote more time to patient care. In this position, you will be expected to take real ownership of your work, operate with a high degree of autonomy, and make technical decisions under ambiguity, which is a hallmark of a founder-like mindset.

The company culture values speed, intelligence, and product impact over traditional seniority, making it an exciting environment for those who are driven, self-motivated, and passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems.

What You Will Do

  • Design and implement new AI-powered product features from concept to production, focusing on quality, reliability, and user value.
  • Improve existing AI workflows to enhance quality, reduce latency, and increase overall performance.
  • Develop LLM-based workflows, including structured outputs, validation logic, and fallback behaviors, to ensure robust and reliable AI-generated outputs.
  • Build evaluation loops, tests, and quality checks for AI outputs to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Integrate AI capabilities into existing product and backend systems, ensuring smooth functionality and minimal disruption.
  • Work with commercial and open-source LLMs, leveraging the best tools for each task without being limited to a single provider.
  • Support self-hosted model workflows where they offer advantages in terms of quality, speed, cost, or control.
  • Debug AI feature failures, analyzing inputs, outputs, data, backend logic, and user flows to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
  • Utilize AI development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Copilot, or similar, as a core part of your daily workflow to streamline AI development and maintenance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure AI solutions align with business objectives and user needs.

What We Are Looking For

  • Strong software engineering skills, particularly in Python or comparable backend languages.
  • Experience in building AI-powered product features or LLM-based workflows, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality AI solutions.
  • Ability to quickly turn ambiguous product ideas into working software, demonstrating a practical approach to AI development.
  • Strong understanding of how to design, test, validate, and improve AI outputs, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and reliability.
  • Experience integrating AI workflows into production systems, with a focus on seamless integration and minimal disruption.
  • Strong debugging instincts across application logic, data, model outputs, and user-facing behavior, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues efficiently.
  • Experience with evaluation, testing, validation, or quality checks for AI-generated outputs, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency.
  • Serious experience using AI development tools as part of your daily workflow, with a deep understanding of their capabilities and limitations.
  • High intelligence, fast learning speed, bias to action, and ownership mindset, with a strong focus on delivering results and making a meaningful impact.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, fast decisions, and a high-trust startup environment, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing setting.
  • Clear written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with frontend or fullstack product development, with a broad understanding of the development cycle and the ability to contribute to various aspects of product development.
  • Experience with self-hosted LLMs, model serving, inference optimization, or similar systems, with a deep understanding of the technical considerations and challenges involved.
  • Experience improving latency, cost, quality, or reliability of AI systems, with a focus on optimizing performance and efficiency.
  • Experience with healthcare software, healthcare data, or regulated environments, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and considerations involved.
  • Experience working with structured data extraction, documentation automation, voice workflows, or workflow automation, with a broad understanding of the applications and potential of AI in various domains.
  • German language skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners, or clients in a multicultural environment.

Benefits and Perks

  • Remote work flexibility, with the ability to work from anywhere and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Fair compensation based on skills, experience, and location, with a competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work with a high-trust startup environment, with a strong focus on autonomy, ownership, and making a meaningful impact.
  • Chance to make a real difference in the healthcare sector, leveraging AI to improve patient care and outcomes.
  • Collaborative and dynamic team environment, with a strong focus on teamwork, communication, and mutual support.
  • Professional development opportunities, with access to training, mentorship, and resources to support career growth and advancement.
  • Flexible working hours, with the ability to manage your time effectively and prioritize your well-being.
  • Access to the latest AI development tools and technologies, with the opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and trends in the field.

How to Stand Out

  • Ensure you have a strong portfolio that showcases your AI development skills, particularly in building AI-powered product features or LLM-based workflows.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with AI development tools and how you have utilized them in previous roles to streamline AI development and maintenance.
  • Highlight your ability to work under ambiguity and make technical decisions quickly, as these are key skills for success in this role.
  • Show a genuine interest in the healthcare sector and how AI can be leveraged to improve patient care and outcomes, demonstrating your passion for making a meaningful impact.
  • Prepare examples of how you have integrated AI workflows into production systems, focusing on the challenges you faced and how you overcame them.
  • Demonstrate your understanding of the importance of evaluation, testing, validation, or quality checks for AI-generated outputs, and how you ensure high standards of quality and reliability in your work.
  • Be ready to discuss your experience with self-hosted LLMs, model serving, inference optimization, or similar systems, and how you have applied these technologies in previous roles.

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