Distinguished AI Engineer

Job Title Distinguished AI Engineer Location Walnut Creek, CA (office‐based 3 days per week, hybrid work with alternative locations within commuting distance considered) Responsibilities Architect and deliver scalable, resilient AI solutions leveraging agentic systems, large language models (LLMs), distributed systems, and event‑driven architectures. Define enterprise‑wide technical direction, including architecture patterns, integration standards, and reusable platform capabilities. Lead AI‑driven modernization of legacy systems through automated code transformation, service decomposition, and continuous optimization. Design and implement AI‑enabled software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices to improve engineering velocity and quality. Establish technical standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for AI systems, including monitoring, evaluation, and responsible AI. Partner with engineering teams and stakeholders to enable adoption of AI‑assisted development and drive continuous improvement in system performance and productivity. Provide technical leadership and mentorship while influencing enterprise technology decisions through deep expertise and hands‑on engineering. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Minimum 15 years of experience in software engineering, deep expertise in distributed systems and large‑scale architecture, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Skills & Experience Experience delivering production‑grade AI/ML systems at scale, building agentic systems or complex LLM‑based applications, modernizing large, complex legacy systems, and delivering high‑quality systems. Strong programming expertise in Python, Java, or similar technologies. Deep experience with APIs, microservices, event‑driven architectures, cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. Salary $277,728 to $416,592 Benefits Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) with match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education resources. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr