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Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Hybrid
We’re looking for an AI Platform Engineer II to help build the secure, scalable foundations that power enterprise AI at ALSAC. In this role, you’ll design and develop core platform components—ranging from backend services and cloud infrastructure to the LLM systems that support our retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) capabilities. You’ll work hands‑on with vectorization platforms, embeddings pipelines, APIs, and automation patterns that keep our AI environment reliable, compliant, and operationally ready.
As an Engineer II, you’ll independently own end‑to‑end delivery of moderate features and short projects, collaborate with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams, and mentor Engineer I‑level peers. Whether optimizing our LLM gateway architecture, improving observability across the platform, or contributing to scalable infrastructure‑as‑code, you’ll help shape the AI capabilities that drive innovation and directly support the mission of St. Jude.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Platform & Application Development
Contribute to the development and maintenance of LLM gateways, retrieval-augmented generation platforms, or AI-powered applications.
Design, develop, and maintain AI infrastructure or applications, including LLM gateways, retrieval-augmented generation platforms, and AI-powered user experiences or integrations, ensuring secure, scalable, and enterprise-ready solutions.
Participate in the integration of AI solutions with enterprise systems and data sources.
Independently develops APIs and automation scripts for data integration and platform scalability.
2. Security, Governance, and Observability
Support the implementation of security, compliance, and governance controls for AI systems.
Assist with logging, monitoring, and reporting for auditability and usage insights.
3. Engineering & DevOps
Develop and deploy AI applications using CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Apply DevOps practices such as dependency management, vulnerability scanning, and role-based access as appropriate to project scope.
4. Collaboration & Delivery
Work with business/product stakeholders to translate requirements into AI features or applications.
Collaborate with senior engineers and platform teams to adopt new capabilities and provide feedback.
Participate in agile development processes (Scrum) to deliver projects efficiently.
Mentoring or reviewing work from Analyst and Engineer I-level team members
5. Learning & Growth
Expand expertise in either AI infrastructure or application development, with opportunities to learn from senior engineers and cross-functional teams.
Share knowledge and support peer learning within the team.
Job Requirements:
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
No Search Firms:
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