Senior Principal, Forward Deployed Engineer

The Cigna Group

Senior Principal, Forward Deployed Engineer at Cigna driving AI strategy and solutions. Leading technical excellence in AI innovation for healthcare applications.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeAtlanta • Connecticut, New York, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $173,900 - $289,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in AI engineering, including large language models and RAG architectures, while effectively translating complex business requirements into scalable and secure AI solutions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

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AI EngineeringLarge Language ModelsPython ProgrammingAWS DeploymentResponsible AI Principles

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Hard Skills

AI ArchitectureMachine LearningModel EvaluationProduction AI SystemsSQLJavaTypeScriptGo

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationMentoringInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCP

Industry Keywords

GovernanceRisk ManagementCost OptimizationObservabilityHuman Oversight

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaPythonSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive AI Strategy and Technical Excellence
Define the AI architecture, engineering standards, and reusable solution patterns that accelerate delivery across the AQUA portfolio
Lead the design and implementation of complex AI solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, reliable, and production-ready
Evaluate and apply the most effective technologies, including LLMs, RAG architectures, agentic systems, machine learning, and hybrid approaches
Establish best practices for evaluation, observability, governance, risk management, and cost optimization
Create reusable frameworks, documentation, and playbooks that improve delivery quality and speed across engagements
Partner with the Business to Deliver Outcomes
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI can create measurable value
Guide engagements from discovery and solution design through delivery and operational transition
Translate complex business requirements into practical technical solutions with clear success criteria
Provide executive-level updates on progress, risks, outcomes, and strategic recommendations
Make informed decisions in ambiguous situations while balancing business priorities, technical feasibility, and long-term value
Influence, Mentor, and Scale
Serve as the trusted technical advisor for senior leadership and key stakeholders
Lead architectural reviews, strategy discussions, and cross-functional alignment efforts
Mentor Principal and senior engineers, raising technical standards and fostering a culture of excellence
Identify repeatable solutions that can evolve into broader enterprise capabilities and platforms
Strengthen collaboration across product, engineering, security, legal, compliance, and data science teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or related experience
Deep expertise in AI engineering, including large language models, RAG architectures, agentic workflows, model evaluation, and production AI systems
Strong proficiency in Python and experience with enterprise technologies such as SQL, Java, TypeScript, or Go
Experience building, deploying, and operating AI/ML solutions in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
Proven success defining technical strategy and influencing outcomes across multiple teams and stakeholders
Strong understanding of responsible AI principles, including privacy, security, governance, human oversight, and risk mitigation
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage technical, business, and executive audiences
Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives in highly matrixed, complex organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
company paid life insurance
tuition reimbursement
a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
paid holidays
leaves of absence