Job Description
AI Engineer Lead
Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 day per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Ideal candidates will be able to report to one of our Pulse Point locations in Atlanta, GA, Hanover, MD, Mason, OH, Indianapolis, IN, Ashburn, VA, Norfolk, VA or New York, NY. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
The AI Engineer Lead is responsible for full delivery of end-to-end system development and maintenance on medium Enterprise wide technology platforms.
How you will make an impact:
Builds rapid AI/ML and GenAI prototypes (POCs/POTs) to explore feasibility, value, and technical patterns.
Works hands-on with emerging AI frameworks, LLMs, vector databases, and orchestration tools to evaluate applicability across business use cases.
Collaborates with architects and engineering teams to turn experimental prototypes into foundational patterns, accelerators, and reusable frameworks.
Leads requirements discussions with the business to understand needs and propose AI-driven solution approaches.
Drives performance, stability, and scalability improvements across AI-enabled and traditional application components.
Owns change request processes and coordinates with cross-functional teams during POC and framework development.
Ensures testing is completed and experimental prototypes are validated against acceptance criteria.
Supports and enhances the technical development environment, especially environments required for model experimentation and evaluation.
Participates in vendor assessments, comparing AI technologies, frameworks, and platforms for enterprise adoption.
Maintains active relationships with customers to determine business requirements and leads requirements gathering meetings.
Leads requirements gathering meetings and reviews designs with the business.
Leads efforts with Web and marketing team to increase the presence of web products.
Implements improvements in stability, performance, and scalability across major business-critical systems.
Implements process to reduce barriers and roadblocks in projects, services, and processes in order to operate more efficiently.
Develops and defines application scope and objectives and supervises the preparation of technical and/or functional specifications from with programs will be written.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 7 years related experience; multi platform, multi-dimensional experience, and expert level experience with business and technical applications; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
AI/ML and GenAI experience highly preferred.
Hands-on development (language agnostic) with emerging frameworks not limited to PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace, LangChain, LlamaIndex highly preferred.
Experience building LLM-based prototypes, including RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering, and vector search highly preferred.
Strong understanding of rapid experimentation, lean POCs, and iterative prototyping highly preferred.
Familiarity with vector databases and cloud-native AI services highly preferred.
Understanding of ML Ops fundamentals—model monitoring, pipelines, CI/CD, lightweight deployments highly preferred.
Ability to evaluate and integrate COTS AI solutions into prototypes highly preferred.
Passion for staying current with emerging AI tools, frameworks, and research highly preferred.
Experience mentoring team members in modern AI engineering practice highly preferred.
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is $131,880 to $226,080.
Locations: Hanover, MD, New York, NY
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, ****** orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 day per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Ideal candidates will be able to report to one of our Pulse Point locations in Atlanta, GA, Hanover, MD, Mason, OH, Indianapolis, IN, Ashburn, VA, Norfolk, VA or New York, NY. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
The AI Engineer Lead is responsible for full delivery of end-to-end system development and maintenance on medium Enterprise wide technology platforms.
How you will make an impact:
Builds rapid AI/ML and GenAI prototypes (POCs/POTs) to explore feasibility, value, and technical patterns.
Works hands-on with emerging AI frameworks, LLMs, vector databases, and orchestration tools to evaluate applicability across business use cases.
Collaborates with architects and engineering teams to turn experimental prototypes into foundational patterns, accelerators, and reusable frameworks.
Leads requirements discussions with the business to understand needs and propose AI-driven solution approaches.
Drives performance, stability, and scalability improvements across AI-enabled and traditional application components.
Owns change request processes and coordinates with cross-functional teams during POC and framework development.
Ensures testing is completed and experimental prototypes are validated against acceptance criteria.
Supports and enhances the technical development environment, especially environments required for model experimentation and evaluation.
Participates in vendor assessments, comparing AI technologies, frameworks, and platforms for enterprise adoption.
Maintains active relationships with customers to determine business requirements and leads requirements gathering meetings.
Leads requirements gathering meetings and reviews designs with the business.
Leads efforts with Web and marketing team to increase the presence of web products.
Implements improvements in stability, performance, and scalability across major business-critical systems.
Implements process to reduce barriers and roadblocks in projects, services, and processes in order to operate more efficiently.
Develops and defines application scope and objectives and supervises the preparation of technical and/or functional specifications from with programs will be written.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 7 years related experience; multi platform, multi-dimensional experience, and expert level experience with business and technical applications; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
AI/ML and GenAI experience highly preferred.
Hands-on development (language agnostic) with emerging frameworks not limited to PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace, LangChain, LlamaIndex highly preferred.
Experience building LLM-based prototypes, including RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering, and vector search highly preferred.
Strong understanding of rapid experimentation, lean POCs, and iterative prototyping highly preferred.
Familiarity with vector databases and cloud-native AI services highly preferred.
Understanding of ML Ops fundamentals—model monitoring, pipelines, CI/CD, lightweight deployments highly preferred.
Ability to evaluate and integrate COTS AI solutions into prototypes highly preferred.
Passion for staying current with emerging AI tools, frameworks, and research highly preferred.
Experience mentoring team members in modern AI engineering practice highly preferred.
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is $131,880 to $226,080.
Locations: Hanover, MD, New York, NY
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, ****** orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The AI Engineer Lead- job post position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Atlanta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.