Job Title: Senior Applied AI Engineer

Company Name: Clarium

Job Details: RemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/yecok0toq7mdmfw9

Job Description: Posted 3mo agoSenior Applied AI Engineer@ ClariumView All JobsWebsiteUnited StatesRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Architect backend, Own components, Design servicesRequirements Summary:Experience building and deploying AI applications; understanding backend architecture; REST APIs; databases; Python and FastAPI.Technical Tools Mentioned:Python, FastAPI, SQL, RESTful APIs, LLM APIs, Kubernetes, Terraform
Senior Backend Engineer, Applied AIWhy Clarium?Our mission is to accelerate healthcare transformation through our AI-powered platform. We strive toward a future where hospitals are at the cutting edge of technology, operations and efficiency. Healthcare workers are inundated with endless tasks, manual processes and often unintuitive tools. Clarium is transforming healthcare by empowering providers with AI-powered software with intelligent workflow automation and actionable insights.We envision a future where all hospitals leverage our collaborative data platform to automate their daily operational and administrative tasks, only surfacing high complexity issues that truly require their expertise.We're backed by some of the biggest and most innovative investors in the world including: Northzone, General Catalyst, AlleyCorp, 1984 Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and others.Role OverviewI'm Dr. Marek Sirendi, Head of AI at Clarium! Since this role will work closely with me, rather than a generic job description, I thought I'd tell you exactly what I'm looking for.As we continue scaling our AI capabilities, I'm looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Applied AI team. You'll collaborate with engineering, data, and product teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performance AI applications that improve healthcare supply chain operations with data-driven insights. This is an opportunity to have real impact, building systems that directly help healthcare providers work more efficiently.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and develop robust backend systems to integrate with proprietary LLM APIsTake ownership of critical system components, from backend APIs to AI agent implementationDesign and develop scalable back-end services using Python and FastAPICollaborate with internal product managers and customers to align product development with real-world needsRequirementsDemonstrated experience in building and deploying AI applicationsUnderstanding of backend architecture principles and AI application design best practicesExperience working with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party servicesStrong understanding of database technologiesSelf-motivated with excellent problem-solving and communication skillsNice-to-HavesSupport infrastructure management using Kubernetes and TerraformPrior experience at an early-stage startupSkills and Tools You Will UseNeed to Know:Python, FastAPI, SQL, RESTful APIsNice to Know:LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic), Kubernetes, TerraformWhat Success Looks LikeAt Clarium we love to outline a 90-day success plan in our Job Descriptions but understand this can of course change based on company priorities or the person we hire. We hope this will at least give you an idea of what to anticipate.At 1 Week:Complete onboarding, meet the team, and understand our codebase architecture and AI systems.At 1 Month:Ship your first feature or improvement to our AI backend systems. Participate actively in sprint planning and code reviews.At 3 Months:Own a significant component of our AI infrastructure. Demonstrate impact through measurable improvements in system performance, reliability, or capability.What You Get At ClariumIncentive Stock Options proportionate to salaryFully remote workUnlimited PTOTop-tier health, vision, and dental benefitsOur Hiring ProcessApplyWe read every application and make our best effort to reply to everyone. Please read the job description carefully. We love when people strive but if you do not meet more than 75% of the requirements, we are less likely to respond. Please take your time on any application questions—we view them as your opportunity to stand out.Exploratory InterviewGoal: High-level qualifications & mutual fit. 30-minute video interview with a team member who knows the product and role well. We make sure to preserve 10 minutes for your questions.Hiring Manager InterviewGoal: Deeper understanding of team needs and your qualifications. 60-minute video interview with the hiring manager. You will get a general idea of topics in advance.Technical Interview and Values InterviewGoal: Deep dive into your skills, knowledge, and problem solving. 1-hour technical exercise. This is a realistic interview with no abstract puzzles. We will send you information in advance and do a live exercise together. Screen sharing is expected.Values Goal: Meet more of the team and understand what values are important to you. 60-minute video interview with 2 team members. We will provide guidance in advance.CEO InterviewGoal: Spend 30 minutes getting to know our CEO to help decide if this is a great mutual fit for everyone involved.