AI Data Engineer

C the Signs

Data Engineer developing scalable data pipelines for LLMs and ML models in healthcare. Collaborating with teams to ensure data quality, compliance, and advanced data engineering practices.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowApacheAWSAzureCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaPythonScalaSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to understand data requirements for LLM and machine learning model fine-tuning.
Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest, process, and store massive and diverse healthcare datasets.
Implement robust data validation and monitoring to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of all training datasets.
Implement robust data cleaning, validation, and transformation processes to ensure data quality and integrity.
Develop and optimize data structures and schemas for efficient access and utilization by LLMs and machine learning models.
Work with the team to identify and acquire new data sources, ensuring compliance with relevant healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
Monitor data pipeline performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and reliability.
Document data engineering processes, data models, and data dictionaries.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data engineering, big data technologies, and machine learning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with a focus on big data technologies.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or Java.
- Extensive experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and data modeling.
- Experience with major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data storage and processing services.
- Hands-on experience with big data frameworks like Apache Spark for distributed processing.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience with healthcare data and a good understanding of healthcare data standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7).
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts and LLM fine-tuning processes.
- Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).
Work Authorization:
- Must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or currently in the US have valid H1B visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

**Why Join Us?**
Joining **C the Signs** is not just about building AI; it’s about shaping the future of healthcare. If you are a technical leader with an unshakable belief in the power of AI to save lives and the ability to make it happen at scale, this is your opportunity to create a tangible, global impact.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible working arrangements (remote or hybrid options available).
- The opportunity to work on life-changing AI technology that directly impacts patient outcomes.
- Join a team that combines cutting-edge innovation with a mission to save lives and improve health equity.
- Continuous learning opportunities with access to the latest tools and advancements in AI and healthcare.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data engineeringbig data technologiesPythonScalaJavadata warehousingETL processesdata modelingApache Sparkdata validation

Soft Skills

problem-solvingindependent workteam collaborationcommunicationinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in a related field