Principal AI Engineer

📋 Description

• In the role of Principal AI Engineer at Rula, you will take charge of the AI infrastructure that influences the integration of generative AI within mental healthcare.

• You will work at the intersection of architecture, applied research, and clinical realities, crafting robust, production-level systems that enhance patient engagement and provider workflows on a large scale.

• This position is highly hands-on, where you will serve as a technical multiplier, designing essential platform components (RAG, agentic loops) while establishing benchmarks for technical excellence and safety in a regulated setting.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years in software engineering, with at least 7 years in Public Cloud environments (AWS, GCP, etc.).

• Over 5 years of experience in designing and scaling distributed systems.

• More than 5 years of extensive experience with Python and proficiency in at least one additional backend language (TypeScript, Java, Go, etc.).

• At least 2 years of experience in developing AI-driven products at scale using foundation models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.).

• A minimum of 2 years working with LLM integration methods such as RAG, agentic loops, and orchestration frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex.

• Over 3 years of experience in MLOps, data pipelines, evaluation, and observability systems aimed at continuous model enhancement.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work environment: Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to fulfill both professional and personal responsibilities (must reside in the United States; currently not hiring in Hawaii).

• Competitive salary and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges, regardless of your location within the United States.

• Comprehensive health benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and FSA/HSA options.

• Access to a 401(k) plan: Begin planning for your future.

• Generous time-off policies: Including two company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (applicable to most employees).

• Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for your mental and physical well-being.

• New hire home office stipend: Equip your workspace for success.

• Quarterly department stipend: Engage in enjoyable team-building activities or in-person gatherings.

• Wellness events and lunch & learns: Participate in a variety of engaging topics.

• Community and employee resource groups: Join groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, nurturing a sense of community and belonging for everyone.