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Head of AI Engineering - NCT

Banyan SoftwareUnited StatesOperating Companies
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Next Chapter Technology, an operating company of Banyan Software, is seeking a Head of AI Engineering to spearhead the transition of its CaseWorks platform into an AI-first system. Based in the United States with remote flexibility, this hands-on leadership role suits an experienced engineer energized by legacy transformation and complex technical challenges.

Role Overview

This is an intensely hands-on, builder-to-leader position designed for an elite engineer who thrives on technical execution. The initial mission follows a strict build-solo-first mandate, requiring the professional to personally design, build, and prove the first version of the platform's AI-driven capability. Once this framework is successfully established, the role expands to include people-management responsibilities, scaling the engineering team, and upskilling developers to adopt modern, AI-native workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Personally design and build foundational AI capabilities, including RAG systems, code generation, LLM orchestration, and multi-agent workflows to analyze legacy code.
Pragmatically refactor legacy components into scalable cloud-native services and replace manual workflows with AI-driven automation.
Assume direct delivery outcomes once the AI factory is proven solo, managing team execution, elevating talent density, and setting engineering rhythms.
Safely deploy features using feature flags, shadow mode, and monitoring while complying with government-adjacent frameworks like HIPAA and CJIS.
Act as the core technical partner to the CEO and collaborate with centralized AI initiatives within the Banyan ecosystem.

Requirements

8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with a proven track record in modernizing complex architectures and establishing cloud-native or DevSecOps practices.
Documented history of shipping functional AI and machine learning systems end-to-end to real users, including data pipelines, modeling, deployment, and monitoring.
Experience as a founding or first AI engineer who is comfortable delivering baseline architecture independently before expanding a team.
Exceptional judgment regarding build-versus-buy decisions and refactoring a 15-year-old Microsoft-stack platform.
Proven track record of managing engineering teams and a genuine desire to develop technical talent.
Must be US-based and fully eligible for government-adjacent and public-sector compliance work.

Nice to Have

Direct GovTech, public sector, or federal case management software experience.
Familiarity with the Microsoft AI stack, including Azure ML and Azure OpenAI integrations.
Experience managing, coordinating, or collaborating with distributed or offshore engineering teams.

Skills and Tools

Azure
LLM
RAG
Cloud-Native Services
DevSecOps Practices
Microsoft-Stack Platforms

About the Company

Banyan Software is a permanent home for software businesses that serve specialized industries. Using a buy-grow-and-hold-for-life approach with a permanent capital base, Banyan acquires and operates companies worldwide without an arbitrary exit clock. Founded in 2016, Banyan operates more than 120 portfolio companies and has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list for six consecutive years. Next Chapter Technology builds CaseWorks, a mission-critical content and workflow management platform embedded in county-level Health and Human Services operations across the United States.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through the official company careers page or applicant tracking system. Banyan Software does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications submitted via email, LinkedIn, or other direct channels.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Is this a remote position?

Yes, the role is US-based and remote, though candidates must meet federal-adjacent compliance eligibility.

What is the primary focus of the initial phase?

The initial phase follows a build-solo-first mandate where the engineer personally designs, builds, and proves the first version of the platform's AI-driven capability before scaling a team.

What compliance frameworks does the role involve?

The role operates within government-adjacent and public-sector compliance frameworks, specifically including HIPAA and CJIS.

What experience level is required?

Candidates must have 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with a proven track record of modernizing complex architectures and shipping functional AI/ML systems.

How should candidates submit their applications?

All candidates must apply through the official company careers site, as unsolicited resumes sent via email or LinkedIn are not accepted.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Banyan Software careers page.

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