Principal AI Engineer (Remote)

We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being.

We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.

Rula is a remote-first company. We currently hire in most U.S. states, with the exception of Hawaii.

About the Role

As a Principal AI Engineer at Rula, you will own the AI foundation that determines how generative AI shows up across mental healthcare. You will operate where architecture, applied research, and real-world clinical constraints meet, designing durable, production-grade systems that power patient engagement and provider workflows at scale. This is a deeply hands-on role where you will act as a technical multiplier, architecting core platform primitives (RAG, agentic loops) while setting the standard for technical excellence and safety in a regulated environment.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 7+ years with Public Cloud (AWS, GCP, etc.) and
• 5+ years designing/scaling distributed systems.
• 5+ years of deep experience in Python and at least one other backend language (TypeScript, Java, Go, etc.).
• 2+ years building AI-powered products at scale with foundation models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.).
• 2+ years of experience with LLM integration patterns such as RAG, agentic loops, and orchestration frameworks like LangChain or Lla...