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# Staff AI Software Engineer

- **Company:** CVS Health
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,295.0 - $260,590.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Application Frameworks, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Azure Machine Learning, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Unstructured Data, Web Applications, Chatbots, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Machine Learning Operations, Microservices
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8d3fc0435b633147

## About the Role

* 7+ years of software development experience, including Java (Spring ecosystem) and enterprise/web applications
 * 5+ years in cloud-native development, modern architectures, and Agile/DevOps practices
 * 5+ years of AI/ML expertise, including conversational AI, agent-based systems, and production AI agents
 * Experience integrating LLMs/GenAI and ML models into enterprise and microservices environments (REST/GraphQL APIs)
 * Strong knowledge of MLOps lifecycle, NLP pipelines, and structured/unstructured data processing
 * Proficiency with cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure), Kubernetes, CI/CD, event streaming (Kafka), databases, and IaC, * Domain experience in Retail Pharmacy or Healthcare (Rx, claims adjudication) with advanced academic background (Master's in CS or related field)
 * Deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and monolith-to-microservices migration
 * Strong knowledge of cloud-native, 12-factor application design, and microservices best practices
 * Experience with GCP (GKE, Vertex AI, Spanner) and modern service communication (GraphQL, gRPC)
 * Solid understanding of GenAI, LLM prompt engineering, and agentic frameworks (LangChain, Semantic Kernel, Transformers)
 * Experience integrating Python-based ML services into Java ecosystems and working with open-source frameworks (Apache, Spring, Google), * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

## Description

The Staff AI Engineer is responsible for the techno-functional impact analysis, design, and development of software solutions supporting CVS Retail Pharmacy systems, including Tier 1 platforms such as RxConnect.

This role combines deep expertise in Java-based backend systems with strong capabilities in AI, conversational systems, and agent-based architectures. The engineer will drive innovation by integrating AI/ML and agentic workflows into enterprise-grade microservices.

The Staff AI Engineer will collaborate closely with development managers, architects, data scientists, MLOps, QA teams, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable, and intelligent solutions. The role requires ownership across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality delivery and proactive risk mitigation prior to production deployment.


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