AI Software Engineer

About Aegis VenturesAegis Ventures partners with entrepreneurs and industry leaders to launch and scale transformative companies in digital health and artificial intelligence. Our platform brings together market-shaping ideas, growth capital, and ambitious individuals to solve major societal problems. With a focus on innovations in healthcare, Aegis has launched four successful portfolio companies in partnership with Northwell Health and recently announced the Digital Consortium to co-develop, invest in, and launch new companies.About AscertainAscertain is a NYC-based technology company whose mission is to provide healthcare enterprises with best-in-class automation quickly, safely, and effectively. Launched out of New York's largest healthcare system (Northwell) by AI and automation experts with experience from Amazon and Google and clinical experience from Harvard and Stanford, Ascertain is transforming healthcare by addressing nonclinical operational inefficiencies. Our solutions eliminate administrative burdens for providers, enabling them to focus on delivering quality patient care.Our AI-driven platform targets critical areas like revenue cycle management, pharmacy operations, and care transitions, supporting healthcare professionals by streamlining critical processes such as prior authorizations, claims processing, discharge planning, and more.This position will be based out of our office in New York City.About the JobAs an AI Software Engineer at Ascertain, you will be a key player in designing, developing, and deploying our AI-driven applications. You'll collaborate with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our customers' needs and transform healthcare administration.What You'll Do:Design and develop scalable back-end services using Python and FastAPI. Build fundamental LLM agents and integrate them into our product.Support infrastructure management using Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.Collaborate with internal product managers and customers to align AI product development with real-world needs. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical challenges. Participate in code reviews and ensure high-quality code standards. Mentor junior developers and contribute to fostering a collaborative engineering culture. Contribute to our internal best practices.What You'll Need:4+ years of BE development experience, with some experience using Python. Experience building and monitoring production-quality ML and AI systems.Hands-on expertise with RAG frameworks and agentic workflows. Strong understanding of database technologies (PostgreSQL, graph databases, Elasticsearch, Redis). Familiarity with DevOps workflows using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.What You'll Bring to the Table:A passion for user experience and a user-centric approach to development.Previous involvement in startup or fast-paced environments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with product and design teams.Benefits Perks:Cutting-edge technology: Work with the latest AI and automation technologies.Collaborative culture: Join a talented and passionate team that values collaboration and innovation.Growth opportunities: Contribute to a rapidly growing company and advance your career.Competitive compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive salary, equity package, flexible work arrangements, comprehensive health insurance, and more.Salary Range:$180,000 - $280,000 base salary, depending on previous experience and alignment with role expectations.Why Ascertain? Make a real difference: Your work will directly impact healthcare organizations and improve patient care. Join Ascertain in transforming healthcare with AI!Aegis Ventures is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer — we recruit, train, compensate and promote our team members based on qualifications. We encourage you to apply regardless of your race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.Originally posted on Himalayas Apply tot his job