[Remote] Director, AI Engineering at Humana

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Requirements

  • Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master’s) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Proficiency in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), Python, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a team of AI engineers building foundational services, frameworks, and tools for agentic AI applications
  • Stay current with industry trends in generative AI and help the team apply them effectively
  • Drive cross-functional alignment with enterprise architecture, security, data engineering, DevOps, and application leads
  • Mentor and coach AI engineers, fostering a culture of experimentation, humility, and excellence
  • Ensure strong engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and incident response
  • Define and drive strategic plans, goals, and team performance based on company-wide agentic AI initiatives
  • Lead collaboration with application teams to design systems which solve complex challenges on the agentic AI platform
  • Work with broad guidelines and technical knowledge to solve highly complex problems with long-term impacts

Skills

Humana

Health insurance provider for seniors and military

About Humana

Humana provides health and well-being services, focusing on Medicare Advantage plans for seniors, military personnel, and communities. Their plans include HMO, PPO, and PFFS options, designed to improve health outcomes through comprehensive and flexible coverage. Humana's revenue comes from government contracts and member premiums, and they aim to maintain high renewal rates by offering quality service and competitive benefits. The company stands out by fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging among its employees, while also ensuring accessibility for all members, including offering free language interpreter services. Humana's goal is to deliver value to its members through an extensive provider network and innovative health solutions.

Louisville, KentuckyHeadquarters
1961Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Potential over-reliance on AI could disrupt operations if systems fail or are compromised.
Rising medical costs and tightening Medicare reimbursements may strain financial performance.
Leadership change with new CEO Jim Rechtin could lead to strategic disruptions.

Differentiation

Humana is a leader in Medicare Advantage plans, focusing on seniors and military personnel.
The company emphasizes inclusivity, offering free language interpreter services for accessibility.
Humana leverages AI and cloud technologies through a partnership with Google Cloud.

Upsides

Humana's investment in Healthpilot enhances digital enrollment for Medicare options.
The company is the first insurer to cover TMS therapy for adolescent depression.
Humana's focus on value-based care aims to improve outcomes for kidney disease patients.

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