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EpistemixAI Engineer
Epistemix is currently seeking an AI Engineer for a remote position. The company develops simulation and data-driven modeling tools designed to help leaders in enterprise strategy,…
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Epistemix is currently seeking an AI Engineer for a remote position. The company develops simulation and data-driven modeling tools designed to help leaders in enterprise strategy, insurance, life sciences, and public health visualize how different strategies will impact populations and systems before committing resources. As the organization approaches its Series B, this role contributes directly to the product roadmap by making modeling and simulation accessible to non-data scientists. The person…
Job Description
Epistemix is currently seeking an AI Engineer for a remote position. The company develops simulation and data-driven modeling tools designed to help leaders in enterprise strategy, insurance, life sciences, and public health visualize how different strategies will impact populations and systems before committing resources. As the organization approaches its Series B, this role contributes directly to the product roadmap by making modeling and simulation accessible to non-data scientists.
The person in this role will design, build, test, and deploy scalable system architectures and AI-driven applications. Responsibilities include crafting testable code for AI-generated agent-based models, owning software solutions from requirements through maintenance, and collaborating internally to align with company strategy. Ideal candidates show a strong willingness to experiment and empathy for users.
Responsibilities
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code to support AI-generated agent-based models
- Manage software from requirements development through deployment and maintenance
- Design, build, test, and deploy scalable system architectures for rapid model validation and results delivery
- Own engineering solutions and collaborate with internal teams to align with corporate strategy
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field, or possess equivalent experience
- Have at least three years of experience developing AI and machine learning applications in production environments
- Demonstrate a proven track record working with LLMs, NLP models, or AI-driven systems
- Bring experience in designing and optimizing high-performance, scalable APIs
- Show advanced proficiency in Python
- Demonstrate strong experience with Pydantic for data validation, serialization, and structured model definition
- Possess the ability to assess model performance, optimize outputs, and fine-tune AI behavior through LLM evaluation
- Have expertise in prompt optimization
- Bring hands-on experience with SQLAlchemy for database modeling, ORM techniques, and performance tuning
- Prove the ability to develop and maintain APIs with FastAPI for AI-driven applications
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future
Qualifications
- Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate, or FAISS
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
- Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Understanding of retrieval-augmented generation techniques
- Background in MLOps practices for automating AI model deployment and monitoring
Core Skills
Benefits
- Participation in the stock option program for equity and incentives
- Flexible time off providing autonomy to manage schedule and work-life balance
- Eligibility for health, welfare, and 401(k) programs for U.S. employees
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote position open to applicants located in the United States.
What are the experience requirements for this role?
Candidates must have three or more years of experience developing AI and machine learning applications in production environments, along with a relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Does Epistemix offer visa sponsorship?
No, applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States and the posting states that the company cannot sponsor or transfer employment visas.
What benefits are included?
Benefits include participation in a stock option program, flexible time off, and eligibility for health, welfare, and 401(k) programs for U.S. employees.
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