Machine Learning Engineer​/AI Engineer

Company Overview

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra Health is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer/AI Engineer to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

Work at the intersection of applied AI, data science, and software engineering, building, optimizing, and integrating machine learning (ML) and large language model (LLM) solutions. This role emphasizes generative AI (GenAI), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and natural language processing (NLP) to drive innovation, improve healthcare outcomes, and create operational efficiencies.

The ideal candidate has experience deploying ML/LLM solutions in production, exposure to MLOps/LLMOps, and a strong ability to mentor engineers. They combine technical excellence with problem-solving skills to deliver scalable, compliant, and impactful AI solutions in the healthcare domain.

* Position is remote, but candidates based in Raleigh/Durham/Cary, NC or DC area preferred. *

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy LLM-powered applications (e.g. summarization, intelligent assistants, document processing, automation)
• Strong skills in API development and system integration, with the ability to contribute across the full stack
• Build and optimize RAG pipelines using embeddings and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS)
• Support ML pipelines including data preparation, training workflows, and deployment into applications
• Support and implement MLOps/LLMOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, versioning, monitoring, retraining, and governance
• Mentor and coach engineers on best practices, solution architecture, and applied AI strategies
• Partner with business and product teams to translate requirements into effective AI solutions
• Stay current on advances in LLMs, GenAI, and compliance requirements (HIPAA, GDPR, FDA)
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in computer science, Data Science, or related field (PhD preferred)
• 4+ years of experience as an ML/AI Engineer with proven applied AI/LLM deployments
• Proficiency in Python and ML/AI frameworks (Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, scikit-learn)
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, embeddings, vector DBs, and RAG pipelines
• Cloud experience with AWS and Azure for deploying and managing AI systems
• Familiarity with MLOps/LLMOps and CI/CD practices
• Experience deploying ML/LLM systems in healthcare or other regulated environments
• Excellent communication skills and experience mentoring and collaborating with engineers

Preferred Qualifications /

Experience:

• Experience with Lang Chain, Llama Index, or agentic AI frameworks (Auto Gen, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel)
• Exposure to multi-agent system design and implementation
• Knowledge of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) and compliance (HIPAA)

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings,…