Applied AI Engineer

Position details

• Location: New York, NY (onsite)
• Salary: USD 84,577 - 126,000 per year
• Minimum experience: 1 year
• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI and ML applications using the team’s technology stack, following software development best practices
• Partner with data scientists to build and fine-tune high-performing AI models, applying modern techniques from relevant published papers
• Develop scalable and robust pipelines to support large data processing tasks
• Implement internal security and data protection standards in AI applications; help maintain emerging AI system risk and security standards
• Assist with technical reviews and internal documentation covering architecture, IT security, and AI
• Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to meet objectives; shadow clients to gather feature requirements, document AI opportunities, create tickets, participate in backlog refinement, execute tickets, and engage in code reviews
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in AI and cloud technologies; regularly share learnings with the team
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to less experienced team members
• Participate in all phases of the AI software development lifecycle, including functional analysis, prototyping, development, evaluation, testing, deployment, refactoring, and support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• At least 1–3 years of hands-on experience in AI solution development
• Strong programming skills in Python or other commonly used AI development languages
• Solid knowledge of AI, machine learning, and deep learning concepts
• Experience with AI platforms such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Experience building large-scale or compute-intensive applications on clusters for data engineering, model training, and evaluation (HPC, Spark, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of software development principles, data structures, data modeling, and software architecture
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Technologies

• Python
• PyTorch
• TensorFlow
• Spark
• Kubernetes
• Azure
• AWS
• GCP

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program
• Resources designed to enhance overall quality of life for you and your family

About NYU Langone Health

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Its tri-fold mission to care, teach, and discover is realized daily through an inclusive culture focused on excellence across the organization. The health system supports career growth by connecting talented faculty and staff in an environment where collaboration drives outcomes for patients and communities.

Hiring process

1. Step 1: Apply Online — Submit your application through the online portal, updating and uploading your resume. You will receive an email confirmation shortly after submission, and a talent assessment will be sent ten days after applying.
2. Step 2: Schedule Interviews — If selected, HR will contact you by phone or email to arrange interviews with unit managers or team members. Professional attire is encouraged for all interviews.
3. Step 3: Receive Offer — After interviews, references may be requested. A preliminary offer may be extended, followed by onboarding steps and a tentative start date if you are a finalist.
4. Step 4: Training & Orientation — An onboarding specialist will assist with pre-boarding requirements. Once cleared, you will complete regulatory training and participate in an online orientation on your first day to acclimate to the health system and your department.