Principal AI Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hawaii.

📋 Description

• In the role of Principal AI Engineer at Rula, you will be responsible for establishing the AI framework that influences the integration of generative AI in mental healthcare.

• Your work will intersect architecture, applied research, and practical clinical limitations, as you design robust, production-ready systems that enhance patient engagement and streamline provider workflows on a large scale.

• This position is highly hands-on, where you will serve as a technical multiplier by architecting essential platform components (RAG, agentic loops) while upholding the standards of technical excellence and safety within a regulated setting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in software engineering, including more than 7 years with Public Cloud services (AWS, GCP, etc.).

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

• A minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in Python and at least one additional backend language (TypeScript, Java, Go, etc.).

• More than 2 years of experience in creating AI-driven products at scale using foundation models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.).

• At least 2 years of experience with LLM integration methodologies such as RAG, agentic loops, and orchestration frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment: Flexible hours designed to support a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to manage both professional and personal responsibilities (must be based in the United States; we are currently not hiring in Hawaii).

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

• Extensive health benefits: Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA options.

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

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

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

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

• Stipend for home office setup: Equip your workspace for optimal success.

• Quarterly departmental stipend: Engage in enjoyable team-building activities or in-person meetups.

• Wellness events and lunch & learns: Participate in a range of interesting topics.

• Community and employee resource groups: Join initiatives that celebrate employee identities and experiences, creating a sense of community and belonging for everyone.