Backend AI / Document Processing Engineer

Pay Rate $70-$80 per hour

Length 3-6 Months

Location Remote, MN

Overview

We’re seeking a highly skilled Backend AI / Document Processing Engineer to help build and scale a document intelligence pipeline that transforms complex benefits content into AI-ready data. This role will initially focus on document ingestion and processing before expanding to core AI capability development and workflow automation. You’ll work in a fast-paced, R&D-style environment with high autonomy, direct collaboration, and rapid iteration cycles.

Core Mission

• Build the document intelligence pipeline for AI-ready content.
• Transition to developing AI-driven workflows and enhancing core intelligent automation capabilities.

Responsibilities

Weeks 1–9 Focus:

• Automate document ingestion from multiple formats (PDF, DOCX, HTML).
• Develop intelligent chunking strategies for different document types.
• Implement quality scoring and validation pipelines.
• Enable cross-document reference mapping.

Weeks 10–12 Focus:

• Build intent classification for action detection.
• Develop workflow orchestration frameworks and integrate with task/reminder services.
• Create and maintain an action capability registry.

Required Qualifications

• Python / FastAPI development — building high-performance async services.
• Document processing — OCR, PDF extraction, table parsing, and document structure understanding.
• Vector databases — experience with pgvector or similar (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate).
• LLM integration — LangChain, prompt engineering, and RAG pipelines.
• Data pipeline architecture — queue systems, batch processing, and quality validation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unstructured.io or similar document processing frameworks.
• Knowledge of insurance/benefits document formats (SPDs, SBCs).
• Workflow orchestration tools (Temporal, Airflow).
• HIPAA/compliance experience.

Benefits

York Solutions Offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time employees:

• BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
• Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
• Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
• John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match
• Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
• Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
• Strong fun and teamwork environment
• Learning, development, and career growth