AI Software Engineer - Center for Diagnostics and Artificial Intelligence

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The AI Software Engineer designs, develops, deploys, and maintains scalable, production-ready AI applications and systems. This role bridges advanced machine learning models and real-world software solutions, working across the full technology stack-from data pipelines, backend services, and model integration to user-facing applications and cloud-based deployment. The AI Software Engineer partners closely with AI researchers, data scientists, and domain experts to translate innovative AI capabilities into secure, reliable, and high-performance applications that deliver measurable business value.

This is the first AI-focused Software Engineer role for the team, expanding beyond traditional software development. The position will focus on building full-stack AI/ML solutions, integrating AI features into existing tools, and working heavily with image, video, and text data.

A caregiver in this position works 8:30am-5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Design, develop and deploy web applications and APIs that meet product requirements.

• Work closely with domain experts, AI/ML scientists, and other engineers to translate requirements into robust and scalable solutions.

• Drive the architectural decisions for new products and services to ensure scalability.

• Write high quality, efficient, and well-documented code. Conduct code reviews and mentor junior team members.

• Integrate applications with a variety of external APIs and data services.

• Debug, test, and optimize applications.

• Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software engineering and AI application development.

• Collaborate with cyber security to protect sensitive information.

• All other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related engineering fields

• Experience with Epic data stores and modules, including Chronicles, Clarity, and Caboodle

• Experience with modern data and AI/ML platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake

• Familiarity with AI agent development frameworks and tools such as LangGraph, Swarm, and MCP

• Solid understanding of AI and machine learning concepts and techniques

• 5+ years of experience in software and application development

• Proficiency in modern frontend technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular

• Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar languages

• Proven experience designing and consuming APIs and RESTful web services

• Experience integrating with Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, including standards such as FHIR, HL7, and SMART on FHIR

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Experience with DevOps tools and practices including Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, job orchestration, monitoring, and cloud-native deployment workflows

• Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing secure coding standards

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's Degree

• 10+ years of experience in both: Full-stack AI/ML solution development and Integrating AI/ML into existing tools

• Strong experience with image and video data

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.

• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $112,110.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $170,955.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities