Virta Health

Senior AI Product Engineer

Remote

$167,200 – $216,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health Tech, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess over 5 years of backend or full-stack software engineering experience, with proficiency in Go, Python, and TypeScript, and modern frameworks like React. Demonstrated experience creating AI-backed tools using LLMs and a working knowledge of cutting-edge Agent design patterns and techniques are required. Proven track record in rapid prototyping, iterative product development, and delivering robust-by-design solutions, along with excellent debugging skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, are essential. A high degree of ownership and accountability, strong collaborative skills, clear communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Senior AI Product Engineer will embed with cross-functional teams to automate manual processes using AI and workflow solutions, prototyping, deploying, and owning these automations. Responsibilities include collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to understand business challenges, rapidly prototyping AI-enabled automations, and driving solutions from prototype to production-grade deployment within 4-6 week cycles. The engineer will provide feedback to platform teams on development workflow, infrastructure, and CI/CD, continuously automate their own processes using AI, maintain stakeholder engagement for adoption and refinement, and stay updated on AI advancements to enhance solutions.

Skills

AI
Automation
Product Engineering
Workflow Automation
LLMs
Agents
Prototyping
Deployment
Software Development Lifecycle
Problem Solving
Collaboration

Virta Health

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

About Virta Health

Virta Health focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes through a combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science. Their treatment is designed for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners like employers and health plans. Unlike many competitors, Virta Health operates on a performance-based model, meaning they only receive payment if they achieve successful outcomes for their patients. This aligns their financial incentives with patient health improvements. The company's goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people, making their approach not just about managing diabetes but actively working towards its reversal.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$362.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote-first work environment
Flexible work hours & time off policy
Health insurance
Paid parental leave
Free Virta treatment & family discount
Internet, home office, learning & development stipends
Employee resource groups
401K & ROTH contribution

Risks

Increased competition in diabetes reversal could threaten Virta's market share.
Rising popularity of GLP-1 medications may divert clients from Virta's approach.
Regulatory changes in GLP-1 prescriptions could impact Virta's business model.

Differentiation

Virta Health offers a medication-free approach to reversing type 2 diabetes.
Their performance-based model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes.
Virta's continuous remote care platform provides personalized nutrition and behavioral support.

Upsides

Virta Health has achieved over $100M in annualized revenue with sustainable weight loss solutions.
Partnerships with major payers like U-Haul enhance Virta's market reach and credibility.
Growing skepticism about GLP-1 medications boosts demand for Virta's alternative treatments.

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