Distinguished AI Engineer

Distinguished AI Engineer

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Distinguished AI Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of large‑scale, production‑grade artificial intelligence (AI) systems and platforms that enable enterprise‑wide innovation and modernization.

• Architect and deliver scalable, resilient AI solutions leveraging technologies such as agentic systems, large language models (LLMs), distributed systems, and event‑driven architectures.
• Define enterprise‑wide technical direction, including architecture patterns, integration standards, and reusable platform capabilities.
• Lead AI‑driven modernization of legacy systems through automated code transformation, service decomposition, and continuous optimization.
• Design and implement AI‑enabled software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices to improve engineering velocity and quality.
• Establish technical standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for AI systems, including monitoring, evaluation, and responsible AI.
• Partner with engineering teams and stakeholders to enable adoption of AI‑assisted development and drive continuous improvement in system performance and productivity.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship while influencing enterprise technology decisions through deep expertise and hands‑on engineering.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and a minimum of 15 years of experience in software engineering, deep expertise in distributed systems and large‑scale architecture, or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

• Experience delivering production‑grade AI/ML systems at scale, building agentic systems or complex LLM‑based applications, modernizing large, complex legacy systems, and delivering high‑quality systems.
• Strong programming expertise in Python, Java, or similar technology.
• Deep experience with APIs, microservices, event‑driven architectures, cloud platforms, and CI/CD and Dev Ops practices.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the above location, the salary range for this specific position is $277,728 to $416,592.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Compensation is based on legitimate, non‑discriminatory factors set by the company, and the company is committed to equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other protected category.

Walnut Creek, CA

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthj for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.