Senior Principal Engineer - AI
Speridian TechnologiesSacramento, CA, US30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
- Quick Apply
Job descriptionRespect Other, Practice Empathy, Earn Trust Ownership : Take Accountability, Show Reliability, Act with Integrity Grit : Bring Passion, Exhibit Perseverance, Demonstrate Resilience Value : Drive Outcomes, Maximize Impact, Keep Improving Ready to pioneer the future of AI in government healthcare? Join the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) as a Senior Principal Engineer in our AI Organization, where you'll architect and build AI systems that revolutionize healthcare for 15 million Californians. As a Senior Principal Engineer , you'll be a founding member of our AI Organization, a small team of exceptional engineers building production AI systems that actually ship and create massive impact. You'll be a part of the entire product lifecycle from fine-tuning foundational models to building the interfaces real people use daily, while also creating platforms that enable hundreds of developers across DHCS to build AI-powered features. You'll have technical ownership, access to current industry leading models and compute resources, and the mandate to build AI systems that ship to production and improve health outcomes. We're seeking an exceptional engineer with a track record of shipping AI products that matter – someone who has built features that millions of people use daily or created hundreds of millions of dollars in business value, who can fine-tune GPT models before breakfast and ship a production feature by lunch, and who understands that democratizing AI across an organization multiplies impact exponentially. Platform adopted by 100+ developers, reducing development time from months to days End-to-End AI Product Development Build complete AI products writing code from backend services to React frontends Fine-tune and deploy foundational models (GPT, Claude, LLaMA) for healthcare use cases Implement production inference systems, write APIs, and build user interfaces Code monitoring systems, A / B testing frameworks, and data pipelines Outcome : AI products with proven impact either generating $10M+ value or reaching millions of users Technical Architecture & Implementation Design and code AI architecture patterns used across the organization Build MLOps systems for model versioning, deployment, and rollback Write infrastructure as code for scalable, multi-tenant AI systems Implement cost optimization through code-level improvements Outcome : Scalable AI architecture supporting hundreds of applications at 99.9% uptime Cross-Functional Technical Leadership Partner with teams to identify AI opportunities and build solutions Enable other teams through platform development and hands-on assistance Mentor senior engineers through code reviews and pair programming Translate technical decisions and trade-offs to executive leadership Outcome : Organization-wide AI adoption with measurable ROI Safety & Compliance Implementation Code safety measures and HIPAA compliance into AI systems Build explainability features and audit logging systems Implement evaluation frameworks for model performance and bias Write automated testing for AI safety and compliance Outcome : Compliant AI systems that meet healthcare regulatory requirements Qualifications 7+ years of software engineering with 1+ years building production AI / ML systems Proven track record of shipping products that either generated $10M+ in value OR became household names for millions of users Extensive hands-on coding experience across full stack development Experience building developer platforms, APIs, or SDKs Experience fine-tuning and deploying large language models in production Strong coding skills in Python, Java, TypeScript / JavaScript, and modern frameworks Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Technical Skills LLM Technologies : GPT-4, Claude, LLaMA, Gemini fine-tuning and deployment AI Frameworks : Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, OpenAI APIs, Anthropic APIs Backend Development : Python, FastAPI, C#, microservices architecture, etc Frontend Development : React, C#, TypeScript, modern CSS, etc Platform Development : API design, SDK development, developer tools Databases : SQL, noSQL, document databases, vector databases, data stores, etc Cloud Platforms : AWS, GCP, etc Infrastructure : Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI / CD pipelines Monitoring : Datadog, Weights & Biases, custom observability Version Control : Git, GitHub, code review processes Other Skills Track record of shipping high-impact products to production Ability to code quickly while maintaining quality Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities Experience building platforms used by other developers Clear technical communication and documentation skills Interview process : Recruiter call and then : Codility Assessment Written Assessment Interviews - 3 interviews Leadership interview #1 (2 hours) Leadership interview #2 (1 Hour) Leadership interview #3 (30 minutes) Speridian is an EEO employer Powered by JazzHR
Speridian Technologies is recruiting for a Senior Principal Engineer - AI for our State of California Client, the Department of Healthcare Services, Behavioral Health.
This person will be part of a long-term, fully budgeted, state-of-the-art, extremely vast technical modernization project working with a variety of cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
This is a remote role; however, there will be meetings in the Sacramento area several times a year. Candidates are expected to work business hours, Monday-Friday, Pacific Time Zone.
Join DHCS’s Behavioral Health Transformation :
- Where Purpose Meets Innovation Location : Remote Department : Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS), Behavioral Health Transformation (BHT) Commitment : Full-Time Consultant (W2 employee of Speridian or 1099 / IC for Speridian) Why DHCS?
- At DHCS we are leading a transformative journey in Behavioral Health, reshaping systems and services to ensure better outcomes for communities across California.
- Our Behavioral Health transformation initiative is more than a project—it’s a movement to make California a leader in accessible, high-quality health services.
- We’re setting the stage for a new era of government services built on agile methodologies, cutting-edge technology, continuous improvement, and a relentless commitment to serving the public good.
- At DHCS, we’re looking for innovators who are passionate about purposeful work and excited by the opportunity to drive lasting change through innovative solutions.
Our core values are what make us successful and define the impact we have on the DHCS program and California’s citizens. Partnership :
DHCS offers the unique opportunity to apply AI to healthcare at massive scale with real human impact, that will save human lives.
AI Platform Development Write the APIs, SDKs, and libraries that enable developers to integrate AI Build developer tools, debugging interfaces, and observability systems Implement platform services for model serving, caching, and rate limiting Code the infrastructure and deployment pipelines for multi-tenant AI systems Create the systems and mechanisms to accelerate all types of development with AI Outcome :
Create a job alert for this search
Principal Engineer Ai • Sacramento, CA, US
Related jobs
Sutter North Medical Group (SNMG) seeks to hire a BE / BC General Neurologist to join our dynamic team in Yuba City, CA.Board certified / Board eligible.
Sign–on bonus of up to $20,000.Relocation assist...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago Sutter North Medical Group (SNMG) seeks to hire a BE / BC General Otolaryngologist to join an established practice in Yuba City, CA.
General ENT practice with ability to grow subspecialty interest.Opp...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago 
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?.At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world.
It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, ...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc.SIA) is seeking an experienced candidate for structural design / analysis with emphasis on practical design, earthquake engineering, and structural dynamics.The h...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
LocumJobsOnline is working with Aya Locums to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Yuba City, California, 95991!.Aya Locums has an immediate opening for a locum Primary Care job in Yuba City, CA ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
We are currently hiring Surrogate Mothers throughout the USA and Canada to join our team.No waiting! You can start today!.
Surrogacy4All founded in 2006, is a professional, friendly, surrogate-focus...Show moreLast updated: 11 days ago
Becoming a surrogate mother is one of the greatest gifts of life!.Ivy Surrogacy is a third-party reproductive agency for parents all over the world seeking.
At Ivy Surrogacy, we genuinely believe we...Show moreLast updated: 20 hours ago Becoming a surrogate mother is one of the greatest gifts of life!.Ivy Surrogacy is a third-party reproductive agency for parents all over the world seeking.
At Ivy Surrogacy, we genuinely believe we...Show moreLast updated: 22 hours ago 
Compensation range for the role is listed above.Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.A...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago Becoming a surrogate mother is one of the greatest gifts of life!.Ivy Surrogacy is a third-party reproductive agency for parents all over the world seeking.
At Ivy Surrogacy, we genuinely believe we...Show moreLast updated: 20 hours ago Becoming a surrogate mother is one of the greatest gifts of life!.Ivy Surrogacy is a third-party reproductive agency for parents all over the world seeking.
At Ivy Surrogacy, we genuinely believe we...Show moreLast updated: 22 hours ago Becoming a surrogate mother is one of the greatest gifts of life!.Ivy Surrogacy is a third-party reproductive agency for parents all over the world seeking.
At Ivy Surrogacy, we genuinely believe we...Show moreLast updated: 20 hours ago 
Adventist Health Rideout is seeking a Market Medical Director to support our ambulatory clinics in the Yuba County area of Northern CA.
This position will play a pivotal role in providing clinical l...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago Adventist Health Rideout is seeking an experienced Urologist to join our team in an established and thriving clinic just outside of Sacramento in Yuba City, CA.
Brand new da Vinci robotics will be a...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago LocumJobsOnline is working with Curative to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Yuba City, California, 95993!.Northern California - Yuba City.
Outpatient Primary Care | Up to $347k | Full Benefit...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago Becoming a surrogate mother is one of the greatest gifts of life!.Ivy Surrogacy is a third-party reproductive agency for parents all over the world seeking.
At Ivy Surrogacy, we genuinely believe we...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago 
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE / BC General H.Physician to join our dynamic team in Auburn, CA.Board certified / Board eligible.
Sign–on bonus of up to $20,000.Relocation assistance of up...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
Job Category : Engineering / Science .Job Level : Individual Contributor.Business Unit : Electric Engineering.The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineeri...Show moreLast updated: 15 days ago
- Promoted
Physician, Neurology (Yuba City, CA)
Sutter Medical GroupYuba City, USFull-time
- Promoted
Physician, Otolaryngology (Yuba City, CA)
Sutter Medical GroupYuba City, USFull-time
- Promoted
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Risk AI / ML
CoinbaseSacramento, CA, United StatesFull-time
Principal Engineer
SI Solutions, LLCSacramento, CA, USFull-time
Quick Apply
- Promoted
Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice in Yuba City, CA
LocumJobsOnlineYuba City, CA, USFull-time +1
- Promoted
Make up to $85k as Surrogate!!!!
Surrogacy4AllNewcastle, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
- New!
Qualified Moms Wanted : Healthy Prior Delivery + Age 21–36 (Surrogacy $50k–$100k)
Ivy SurrogacyBuena Vista, CA, USFull-time +1
- Promoted
- New!
Had a Healthy Pregnancy? Earn $50k–$100k as an Ivy Surrogate
Ivy SurrogacyCamanche Village, CA, USFull-time +1
- Promoted
Practice Manager (Auburn Family Optometry)
VSP VisionAuburn, CA, United StatesFull-time
- Promoted
- New!
Moms 21–36 : Become a Surrogate with Ivy Surrogacy & Bless a Family
Ivy SurrogacyIone, CA, USFull-time +1
- Promoted
- New!
Earn $50,000–$100,000 as a Surrogate – Must Have Healthy Prior Delivery
Ivy SurrogacySheridan, CA, USFull-time +1
- Promoted
- New!
Delivered One Healthy Baby? Become a Surrogate with Ivy Surrogacy
Ivy SurrogacyIone, CA, USFull-time +1
- Promoted
Ambulatory Medical Director - Yuba City, CA
Adventist HealthYuba City, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Urology Physician -Yuba City, CA
Adventist HealthYuba City, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice - $260,000 to $325,000 per year in Yuba City, CA
LocumJobsOnlineYuba City, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Become a surrogate with Ivy Surrogacy to bless a family
Ivy SurrogacyCamanche North Shore, CA, USFull-time +1
- Promoted
Physician, Hematology / Oncology (Auburn, CA)
Sutter Medical GroupAuburn, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Senior Substation Project Engineer
PG&E CorporationWest Sacramento, CA, USFull-time