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:
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5–7+ years of experience in software development, infrastructure engineering, or cloud engineering, with demonstrated proficiency in either AI infrastructure or AI application development.
- Experience building backend applications and APIs (REST/GraphQL/gRPC) or developing user-facing AI applications.
- Familiarity with GenAI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, etc.) or cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, TypeScript, etc.).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
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:
ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.
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What We Do
ALSAC is the largest healthcare-related charity in the United States. Founded in 1957 by Danny Thomas, our sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness needed to operate and maintain St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. While our headquarters can be found in Memphis, Tennessee, we have additional offices in more than 30 locations across the country and in Puerto Rico with positions in fundraising, marketing, digital, information technology, legal, finance and many other disciplines all supporting our lifesaving mission - Finding cures. Saving children. ®
At ALSAC, we believe in hiring the best and brightest from around the globe, and in 2020 we were named #1 on Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. With a concerted focus on diversity and inclusion, we value and respect the contributions of all of our employees. Our work environment encourages everyone to be their authentic selves as we strive together towards a day when “no child dies in the dawn of life.”
As we look to the future, we understand that we must be relentlessly innovative. Our work helps fuel the groundbreaking research and treatment at St. Jude and ensures that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
View our career opportunities at https://www.stjude.org/jobs/alsac.html and follow ALSAC across social media using @stjude.
To learn more about the research hospital, follow St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on LinkedIn. For specific career opportunities available through the hospital, visit www.stjude.org/JoinOurMission.
