Applied AI Engineer

We are seeking a motivated and innovative Applied AI Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on designing and developing enterprise AI solutions powered by Large Language Models (LLMs), including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)-based information extraction applications and intelligent workflow automation systems. 

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong technical foundation who are passionate about applying AI to solve real-world business problems. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy LLM-based AI applications.
• Build and optimize RAG-based information extraction and agentic AI applications.
• Develop backend services and APIs to support AI-driven applications.
• Implement web-based interfaces for AI applications.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather user requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Fine-tune prompts, optimize LLM workflows, and evaluate model performance.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems and databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and business users.
• Document system architecture, workflows, and technical decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience with web technologies such as:JavaScript (React, Node.js, or similar frameworks), or Other modern web application frameworks.
• Understanding of modern AI systems (including machine learning and large language models), their capabilities, limitations, and practical application in software products.
• Familiarity with basic ML concepts (training vs inference, overfitting, generalization)
• Familiarity with LLM frameworks and tools (e.g., OpenAI APIs, vector databases, LangChain, LlamaIndex,).
• Basic experience with data preprocessing, cleaning, and transformation for AI/ML workflows.
• Understanding of APIs, RESTful services, and backend development.
• Knowledge of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Ability to gather requirements from users and convert them into working applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong inter-person skills and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience building RAG pipelines and working with vector databases.
• Experience in creating agentic AI applications
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Understanding of prompt engineering and model evaluation techniques.
• Experience with enterprise software integration.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and deployment pipelines.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, physics, Data Science, or related discipline).
• At least 3-6 + years of experience in software development or AI/ML engineering.

For roles based in the United States that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).

ATEC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws. Further, ATEC will make reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with disability discrimination laws.

Salary Range

Alphatec Spine, Inc. complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $110,000 to $125,000 Full-Time Annual Salary

Please Note: The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.