Lead AI Engineer

Humana

. Own the design and delivery of the NBA platform’s agentic AI capabilities .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $177,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering AI capabilities, particularly in agentic AI and large language model integration. Proven ability to lead engineering teams while ensuring compliance and quality in regulated environments.

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Agentic AI DevelopmentLarge Language Model IntegrationPython EngineeringTeam LeadershipAI Evaluation Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringML EngineeringProduction Code DevelopmentMulti-Step Pipeline ArchitectureTool OrchestrationStructured Output HandlingRAG PatternsVector SearchPrompt EngineeringMulti-Turn Conversation Management

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ClaudeGPTAnthropic APIOpenAI APIAI Productivity ToolsSalesforceAdobe Experience Platform

Industry Keywords

HealthcareInsuranceRegulated IndustriesPHIHIPAA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and delivery of the NBA platform’s agentic AI capabilities
Design, build, and own AI agent workflows for intelligent analysis, recommendations, and automation
Write and ship production code alongside the engineering team
Architect multi-step agentic pipelines integrating the platform’s data layer, decisioning outputs, and activation channels
Integrate large language models such as Claude and GPT into platform workflows
Apply prompt engineering, tool use, structured output handling, and context management
Partner with frontend and product teams to deliver AI-powered analysis and recommendations in the Command and Control UI and other operator-facing surfaces
Build evaluation frameworks to measure AI output quality
Ensure agentic workflows are reliable, auditable, and safe in a regulated healthcare environment
Lead a small team of engineers and contractors
Set expectations, review contractor work, and maintain quality standards
Model AI-assisted development best practices across the engineering organization
Participate in occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of software or ML engineering experience
At least 1–2 years focused on LLM integration, agentic AI, or AI product engineering
Hands-on experience building production agentic systems, including multi-step pipelines, tool orchestration, structured output handling, and multi-turn conversation management
Production experience with RAG patterns and vector search
Strong Python engineering skills
Experience integrating LLM APIs, including Anthropic, OpenAI, or equivalents, into real applications
Proven ability to lead a small team or pod through delivery and manage contractor resources
Strong judgment regarding appropriate use of AI in regulated, member-facing contexts
Ability to explain agentic architecture to both engineers and product owners
Deep fluency with AI productivity tools such as Claude and Copilot
Preferred: experience orchestrating multi-agent systems
Preferred: experience integrating agentic AI into bespoke enterprise software and external systems such as Salesforce, Adobe Experience Platform, or claims platforms
Preferred: experience building AI-powered analytics or insight surfaces in business intelligence or operational UI contexts
Preferred: background in healthcare, insurance, or other regulated industries
Preferred: experience with AI evaluation frameworks and output-quality/drift detection techniques
Preferred: familiarity with the Anthropic Claude API and Claude Agent SDK
Typical availability Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week
Minimum home internet speed of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload
Dedicated workspace without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Occasional travel for training, meetings, and/or conferences
Remote work arrangement
Home or hybrid home/office work setup
Dedicated workspace and internet requirements to support remote work