Sr Staff Software Engineer, Applied AI (f/m/d)
Core
Define and drive AI engineering strategy, architectural direction, and org-wide standards for GenAI capabilities across multiple teams and product domains.
Role type
Sr Staff Software Engineer, Applied AI (Strategy & Architecture)
Builds
GenAI capabilities, RAG architectures, LLM integration patterns, agentic frameworks, and vector search strategies for life sciences and diagnostics.
Domain
Life sciences, diagnostics, biotechnology, Generative AI
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Generative AI, LLMs, RAG architectures, prompt engineering, production-grade AI system design, cloud services, Python, TypeScript, LangGraph, LangChain, Vercel AI SDK, API design, CI/CD, system design, technical leadership, cross-functional alignment, risk anticipation, mentorship
Preferred skills
Org-wide AI platform initiatives, architecture guilds, scaling AI in fast-moving product organizations, developer tooling, internal platform engineering, responsible AI principles, observability pipelines, safety guardrails
Technologies
LangGraph, LangChain, Vercel AI SDK, Cloud AI services, vector stores
Responsibilities
Define and evolve AI engineering architecture across multiple teams; Lead cross-team AI initiatives from conception through delivery; Set org-wide standards for GenAI build patterns; Act as technical partner to leadership in shaping AI strategy and roadmap; Drive architecture reviews and system design for AI initiatives; Identify and address long-term risks in AI systems; Evaluate and champion AI tooling at an organizational level; Ensure model observability, reliability, and responsible operation; Mentor and sponsor Staff and Senior Engineers; Translate emerging AI technologies into org-level opportunities.
Seniority
Sr Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope