Senior AI Engineer

This is OUR story... and YOUR next chapter

At HCA Healthcare, our Digital Transformation and Innovation (DT&I) team is redefining what’s possible inpatient care. By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital technologies, DT&I is helping drive meaningful improvements in clinical outcomes, reduce manual workload, and expand the reach of our care teams. If you're passionate about using technology to improve human life, this is where your work truly matters

What you will accomplish in this role

At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to providing our patients and care providers with the highest quality healthcare services. HCA’s Digital Transformation and Innovation (DT&I) team delivers a step change in that direction through clinically led integration of digital and AI technologies into care.

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will be driving the development and implementation of Agentic AI solutions for HCA. Reporting to the Director of AI Enablement, you will be part of a team of engineers, collaborating closely with product managers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable Gen AI products. Your deep technical expertise and leadership skills will be essential in guiding the team, ensuring adherence to best practices, and delivering impactful AI solutions.

What you will do in this role:

• Design, development, and implementation of AI-powered applications and services, with a specific focus on Agentic AI
• Collaborate with product managers and data scientists to translate product requirements into technical specifications and actionable development tasks for Agentic AI solutions
• Design, develop, and deploy AI agents to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and enhance user experiences
• Integrate AI agents into existing systems and workflows, ensuring seamless operation and optimal performance
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of learning and innovation in Agentic AI
• Oversee the development process, ensuring adherence to coding standards, testing protocols, and deployment procedures for Agentic AI solutions
• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure AI infrastructure to support Agentic AI development
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Agentic AI development process
• Stay current with advancements in AI, Agentic AI, and related technologies, and share knowledge with the team
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration across HCA business functions, IT, and enterprise product teams
• Typical work week hours can vary depending on workload and project deliverables

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field – Required
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on AI/ML applications - Required
• Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams - Required
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in developing and deploying AI/ML models, generative AI technologies, and Agentic AI development - Required
• Experience with cloud-based AI platforms and services (e.g. GCP, Azure) - Required
• Experience with agile development methodologies - Required
• Deep understanding of software development best practices, including coding standards, testing, and deployment - Required

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Passion for AI and its potential to transform healthcare

Work Location/Schedule:

• Remote - M-F, 8am – 5pm - Central Time

Pay & Benefits:

• This position offers a Base Salary + Benefits (it does not offer an annual bonus)

Travel Required:

• This job requires travel to Nashville, TN to attend final interview, 3-day New Hire Orientation, quarterly team meetings, and other travel on an as-needed basis

Visa Sponsorship:

• Not offered, now or in the future

At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth that allows you to build the career of a lifetime. We encourage you to apply for our Senior AI Engineer today. We review all applications promptly, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue the process. Join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.