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Applied AI Engineer

OpenLoopUnited States - RemoteR&D
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 5+ yrs
Posted
5 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

United States - Remote is the setting for the Applied AI Engineer position at OpenLoop, where the professional builds and operates production-grade LLM systems. This opportunity suits software engineering professionals with a background in artificial intelligence who want to shape healthcare infrastructure.

Role Overview

OpenLoop seeks an Applied AI Engineer to join its remote team across Senior, Staff, and Senior Staff tiers. The organization calibrates levels based on demonstrated scope and depth rather than tenure alone. The position involves designing the architecture that powers virtual care delivery systems.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver LLM-based assistants and agents for live users.
Design agent runtimes, tool invocation, context handling, retries, and sandboxing.
Construct evaluation harnesses, test suites, and regression checks.
Handle provider access, version transitions, and failover planning.
Trace execution paths, track production behavior, and manage AI expenditures.
Implement retrieval systems and context structuring for accurate grounding.
Partner with operations to automate workflows and define human escalation points.
Secure patient data and defend against prompt injections.
Utilize Google Cloud Platform and collaborate with data teams.
Participate in code reviews and mentor colleagues.
Communicate technical trade-offs to cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Software engineering background ranging from 5 to 15+ years.
Production deployment history with LLM systems used by real audiences.
Hands-on specialization in agent runtimes, evaluation, retrieval, or observability.
Experience establishing systematic measurement frameworks for AI performance.
Production capabilities spanning testing, debugging, APIs, and deployments.
Background in managing sensitive information securely.

Nice to Have

Background in regulated sectors including healthcare, HIPAA compliance, finance, or insurance.
Operational history utilizing Google Cloud Platform services.
Migrating systems across different model versions or providers.
Traditional machine learning experience beyond large language models.
Experience constructing internal engineering platforms.
Technical leadership experience guiding teams from inception.

Skills and Tools

Large Language Models
Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Google Cloud Platform
APIs and Services

Salary and Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Paid Time Off
401(k) program with company match
Life insurance and pet insurance options

About the Company

OpenLoop was co-founded by CEO Dr. Jon Lensing and COO Christian Williams to enable care delivery anywhere. The enterprise provides telehealth support infrastructure designed to simplify market entry for virtual care companies operating across all fifty states. The company maintains a flat organizational framework centered on autonomy, competence, and belonging.

How to Apply

Apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Applied AI Engineer role located?

The position is remote within the United States.

What seniority levels are available for this job?

OpenLoop is hiring for Senior, Staff, and Senior Staff levels, with final leveling determined during the evaluation process based on scope and depth.

What educational background is required?

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.

What are the core technical requirements?

Candidates must have 5 to 15+ years of software engineering experience, hands-on production LLM experience, evaluation rigor, and deep specialization in at least one core AI area such as agent runtime, evaluation, retrieval, or observability.

What benefits are included for salaried employees?

Eligible employees receive medical, dental, vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, flexible PTO, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and pet insurance.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official OpenLoop careers page.

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