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Software Engineer, Applied AI

akasaSouth San FranciscoEngineering
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Salary
$180K-$250K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 3+ yrs
Posted
24 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

AKASA seeks a Software Engineer for Applied AI based in South San Francisco to build AI-native solutions for healthcare operations. This position suits technical professionals with backend and AI experience who want to design production systems for medical coding and clinical documentation.

Role Overview

The organization is looking for a professional to join the team in South San Francisco and create services, APIs, and tools for SaaS products. Responsibilities include collaborating with machine learning, design, and product departments to deploy reliable applications that assist clinicians and hospital personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Build products and features powered by large language models, spanning from agentic systems for revenue cycle workflows to production infrastructure across numerous hospitals.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to tackle complex challenges involving clinical diagnoses and regulated medical billing.
Implement evaluation frameworks and experimentation loops utilizing data-driven and statistical methodologies to balance user feedback, medical coding guidelines, and auditability.
Collaborate alongside product, revenue cycle, and clinical specialists to advance AI applications within the healthcare revenue cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of three years working in a technical capacity with a solid foundation in backend systems, data analysis, or AI.
Minimum of one year deploying production-grade artificial intelligence systems to end users.
Background in landing agentic systems and designing online or offline evaluations.
Fluency in Python.
Ability to thrive within a startup setting while addressing difficult problems.

Nice to Have

Background in healthcare technology including FHIR, HL7, and EDI.

Skills and Tools

Python
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Agentic systems
APIs and backend infrastructure
Offline and online evaluation frameworks
Healthcare technology standards (FHIR, HL7, EDI)

Salary and Benefits

Salary range spanning from $180,000 to $250,000 plus equity.
Flexible paid time off along with company-paid holidays.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Employer contributions toward Health Savings Accounts.
Parental leave policy.
Full employee coverage for life insurance.
Stipends for home offices, internet, and cell phones.
401(k) retirement plan.

About the Company

AKASA builds artificial intelligence native solutions addressing complex healthcare operations. The customer base includes prominent health systems like Stanford, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Duke, Johns Hopkins, and NewYork-Presbyterian, representing one in ten inpatient discharges in the United States. The organization has secured over $250 million in funding from backers such as Coatue, BOND, and Andreessen Horowitz.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the position?

The position is located in South San Francisco.

What is the salary range for the Applied AI Engineer role?

The salary range is between $180,000 and $250,000 plus equity.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires at least 3 years in a technical role with a strong foundation in AI, data analysis, or backend systems, including 1+ years shipping production AI systems to end users.

What educational background is expected?

A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.

What programming language is required?

Proficiency in Python is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official akasa careers page.

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