About Alaffia & Our Mission

Each year, the U.S. healthcare system suffers from over $500B in wasted spending due to medical billing fraud, waste, and administrative burden. At Alaffia, we’re on a mission to change that. We’ve assembled a team of clinicians, AI/ML engineers, and product experts to build advanced AI that finally bends the cost curve for all patients across our ecosystem. Collectively, we’re building best-in-class AI software to provide our customers with co-pilot tools, AI agents, and other cutting-edge solutions to reduce administrative burden and reduce healthcare costs. We’re a high-growth, venture-backed startup based in NYC and are actively scaling our company.

About the Role & What You’ll Be Doing

We're looking for an experienced Principal Applied AI Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science, with a specialization in transformers and large language models. This role demands a blend of expertise in research and practical application, as you will be responsible for developing and deploying AI/ML models that drive innovation in healthcare data processing.

Your Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and deploying advanced ML models and AI agents, prioritizing generative AI techniques, to automate the extraction, classification, and auditing of medical billing data
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate AI solutions into the existing infrastructure, focusing on operational efficiency, scalability, and cost optimization
• Conducting thorough testing and validation of models to ensure their accuracy, efficiency, and reliability meet the highest standards
• Keeping abreast of the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, particularly in the realm of generative AI technologies, and assessing their suitability and potential impact on our objectives
• Contributing to the continual enhancement of our AI framework, ensuring it maintains its position at the forefront of technological innovation
• Evaluating new technologies for potential integration into our systems, aligning with our strategic objectives and business needs
• Providing mentorship to junior engineers, sharing insights, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of business needs and translating them into technical solutions that deliver tangible value

What We’re Looking For

• PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science with a specialization in transformers, large language models, or a closely related field. Relevant industry experience will also be considered
• Proven experience with LLMs and Deep Learning systems
• Preference for experience deploying AI or ML models in a production environment
• Preferred experience with medical/claims data
• Solid understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI technologies
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, along with frameworks/libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of the latest AI research and methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of effectively conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

**** Our Culture

At Alaffia, we fundamentally believe that the whole is more valuable than the sum of its individual parts. Further to that point, we believe a diverse team of individuals with various backgrounds, ideologies, and types of training generates the most value. If you want to work alongside driven people on a mission to make a major impact at the core of U.S. healthcare by implementing the latest in cutting-edge technologies, then we’d like to meet you!

What Else Do You Get Working With Us?

Company stock options

Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Hybrid work environment - work from the office and home

Flexible, paid vacation policy

Work in a flat organizational structure — direct access to Leadership

** *Please note: Alaffia Health does not provide employment sponsorships at this time.**