Principal, AI Engineer - Agent Enablement and Platforms

Become a part of our caring community At Humana, we are redefining what it means to allow productivity and efficiency for our community of developers, engineers, and partners. The Engineering AI Enablement organization brings together top talent and new practices to build AI-powered IT productivity solutions that empower our enterprise. As a principal, within Humana's AI Enablement team, you will be the senior technical leader for platform engineering, AI enablement, and enterprise software delivery projects. Reporting to the Director, AI Enablement, you will guide strategy and architecture. You will focus on AI developer tools and products, playing an important role in advancing Humana's technology ecosystem. This ecosystem will incorporate generative AI, automation, and agents. Responsibilities Lead platform engineering efforts to ensure advanced AI developer tools and capabilities for Humana's enterprise engineering teams. Architect and lead end-to-end solutions that integrate AI, automation, and agents to support software delivery and productivity. Collaborate with partners including Leadership, Engineers, Product Owners, and partners to mature use cases, define technical requirements, and provide impactful solutions. You will have s trong expertise in full-stack engineering capabilities Proficiency in .NET and Python; familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React or Angular). Deep experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP), APIs, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). Provide technical strategy and guidance for Enterprise AI Chatbot product development Mentor engineering staff, promoting a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and. Educate and help teams across Humana on latest AI technologies, best practices, and architectural patterns. Ensure in code quality, artifact management, and security for AI platforms and tools. Support rapid prototyping and strategic plans alongside product and engineering leads. Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications Minimum 10 years of hands‑on software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in principal or architect-level roles delivering enterprise-scale AI and full stack solutions. Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing platform engineering for developer tools, AI enablement, and complex software delivery pipelines. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Artifactory, and SonarQube. Track record collaborating across multiple teams and responsibilities to bring AI solutions. Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams in Agile environments. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline. Direct experience architecting and delivering AI-powered products and developer platforms. Hands‑on expertise with prompt engineering, large language models, and latest AI trends. Familiarity with GitOps, rapid prototyping, and managing operational processes for large-scale internal customers. Additional Information This position follows a hybrid (remote + in office) work style and we require that one of our designated Tech Market locations - Louisville, KY; Dallas, TX; Washington, DC - performs it. To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi‑weekly payment for their internet expense. Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $156,600 - $215,400 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole‑person well‑being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. #J-18808-Ljbffr Humana Inc