AI Architect

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Department: R&D

Your Epic Quest as Our AI Architect

You are the customer facing visionary Architect who will spearhead the design, development, and deployment of our cutting-edge, large-scale AI solutions. This isn't just about building; it's about seamlessly bridging the gap between ambitious business requirements and rock-solid technical implementation. Your quest: leveraging deep expertise in generative AI and modern MLOps practices to turn innovation into reality.

You'll be the one drawing the blueprints for our AI future, ensuring every component is robust, scalable, and ready to transform healthcare. If you thrive on architecting intelligent systems that truly make a difference, then prepare for your next great adventure!

Your Day-To-Day Superpowers: What You'll Actually Do:

Your AI Visionary Superpowers (Solution Design & Implementation):

• End-to-End Architect: Design and build groundbreaking AI systems from the ground up, harnessing the power of large language models and generative AI technologies
• Scalable Solutions Designer: Craft robust, production-ready AI applications that not only meet, but exceed, business objectives and performance demands
• LLM Integration Wizard: Evaluate, select, and seamlessly integrate LLM APIs from leading providers (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and more) into our ecosystem
• AI Optimization Guru: Establish and champion best practices for prompt engineering, model selection, and overall AI system optimization, making our solutions shine

Your Model Crafting Mastery (Development & Fine-tuning):

• Fine-Tuning Virtuoso: Custom-tailor open-source models (like Llama, Mistral) to perfection for specific, high-impact business use cases
• Pipeline Pioneer: Design and implement custom training pipelines and rigorous evaluation frameworks to ensure model excellence
• Performance Optimizer: Fine-tune model performance, latency, and cost, ensuring our AI runs like a dream in production environments
• Innovation Seeker: Stay relentlessly current with the latest model architectures and cutting-edge fine-tuning techniques

Your Deployment & MLOps Command (Infrastructure & Deployment):

• Enterprise Deployer: Deploy and manage AI models at enterprise scale, mastering containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• API Architect: Build robust, scalable APIs using FastAPI and other modern frameworks to power our AI solutions
• MLOps Visionary: Design and implement end-to-end MLOps pipelines for seamless model versioning, continuous monitoring, and automated deployment
• Reliability Guardian: Ensure the high availability, iron-clad security, and peak performance of all AI systems in production

Your Leadership & Mentorship Prowess (Business & Technical Leadership):

• Strategic Translator: Partner with stakeholders to dissect business problems and elegantly translate them into precise, actionable technical requirements
• Tech Mentor: Inspire and elevate our development teams by providing expert technical guidance and mentorship
• AI Due Diligence Expert: Conduct thorough feasibility assessments and technical due diligence for new AI initiatives, charting the path forward
• Documentation Virtuoso: Craft clear, comprehensive technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and implementation roadmaps that illuminate the way

What We're Looking For: Your AI Architectural Arsenal!

We need someone with an extraordinary combination of deep technical expertise and strategic thinking.

Your AI Architect Arsenal (Experience):

• ML/Data Science Veteran: 8+ years of battle-tested experience in machine learning engineering or data science
• Generative AI Pioneer: 1+ years of hands-on experience building, deploying, and managing generative AI models in production
• Large-Scale ML Master: A proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale ML solutions

Your Technical Toolkit (Technical Skills):

• LLM API Expert: Expert-level command of LLM APIs from major providers (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
• Transformer Tuner: Hands-on experience fine-tuning powerful transformer models (Llama, Mistral, etc.)
• Deployment Dynamo: Strong proficiency in FastAPI, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• ML Frameworks Maestro: Experience with key ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers)
• Python Pro: Deep proficiency in Python and modern software development practices
• Cloud Commander: Experience with leading cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and their AI/ML services

Your Core AI Genius (Core Competencies):

• Transformer Architect: Strong understanding of transformer architectures, attention mechanisms, and modern NLP techniques
• MLOps Architect: Deep experience with MLOps tools and practices (model versioning, monitoring, CI/CD)
• Business Translator: Exceptional ability to translate complex business requirements into elegant, actionable technical solutions
• Architectural Visionary: Strong problem-solving skills coupled with an architectural mindset

Bonus Points: Your Secret Weapons!

• Have wielded vector databases and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems
• Possess knowledge of distributed training and model parallelization techniques
• Have experience with model quantization and optimization for edge deployment
• Are familiar with AI safety, alignment, and responsible AI practices
• Bring experience in specific domains like finance, healthcare, or legal
• You've not just survived but thrived in the beautiful chaos of a high-growth startup

The Culture Fit: Join Our Colony Of Architects!

You'll waddle with us if:

• You like your coffee with a side of delightful chaos
• You're fuelled by complexity and obsessed with delivering amazing results
• You want to build something that fundamentally transforms healthcare, not just tweaks it around the edges
• You believe implementation isn’t a handoff; it’s the start of an epic, trusted partnership!

Education & Qualifications: Brainiac Basics!

An advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field

Comp & Perks: Because Even Superheroes Need Support!

• Competitive salary: We reward greatness!
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage: Keep you healthy and smiling
• Generous vacation policy and company holidays: Recharge and conquer!
• A front-row seat in one of healthcare's most exciting AI companies – witness history in the making

About the Company

Penguin Ai: Seeking an AI Architect to Shape the Future of Healthcare!

Your Role: Generative AI Visionary. MLOps Maestro. Solution Builder. Architectural Genius.

Who We Are: The Penguin Ai Rebellion!

We’re not your average AI company - and we don’t want average teammates. Penguin Ai was founded by healthcare veterans who knew the system needed more than hype and half-baked algorithms. We built an AI platform that actually works in healthcare - across Prior Auth, HCC Coding, and all those soul-crushing workflows no one brags about. Our platform is fast to implement (think: 60 days), reduces administrative costs up to 40%, and makes payers look like heroes without writing a line of code. 

This is AI for the real world of healthcare. And just to put a fine point on it: powerhouses like Snowflake and AWS don't just partner with anyone. Their trust in our platform speaks volumes about our robust, scalable, and secure technology. 

Our audacious vision was first ignited by our CEO Fawad Butt, whose leadership as Chief Data Officer at both Optum and Kaiser Permanente gave him oversight of healthcare data representing nearly 75% of American lives. So, he didn't just see the problem; he lived it. Fawad understood that healthcare AI couldn't be a bandage - it had to be a purpose-built, battle-ready solution, meticulously crafted for the intricate, human-first world of medicine, not some hastily retrofitted industry software.

So with Fawad, who else is steering this iceberg? A dream team boasting over 150 years of combined, hard-won healthcare experience! We're talking about heavy hitters like Kishore, Mark, Peter and Terry… who all bring different successes & expertise from AI & healthcare. These aren't just impressive resumes; they're the architects and masterminds behind a platform that doesn't just process data – it genuinely understands healthcare's pulse.

We're growing faster than a penguin on a waterslide, on the hunt for customer-obsessed problem-solving AI ARCHITECT to help our clients unlock the full potential of their AI investments.

This isn’t some futuristic sci-fi movie set, this is AI for the real, gritty, essential world of healthcare where speed & data matter.