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. Job Summary and Responsibilities: 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...