Principal, AI Engineer - Agent Enablement and Platforms

Humana, Inc.

$156K — $215K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years software engineering experience; 3+ years in principal or architect roles.
  • Expertise in platform engineering for developer tools and AI delivery.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline tools.
  • Proven collaborative skills across teams for deploying AI solutions.
  • Experience mentoring teams within Agile environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead efforts to enhance AI developer tools for enterprise teams.
  • Architect end-to-end solutions featuring AI and automation for software delivery.
  • Collaborate with partners to define technical requirements and use cases.
  • Provide strategic direction for AI Chatbot product development.
  • Mentor engineering staff to foster innovation and inclusivity.
  • Educate teams on the latest AI technologies and architectural practices.
  • Ensure code quality and security for AI platforms.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance and support for personal wellness.
Full Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead platform engineering efforts to ensure advanced AI developer tools and capabilities for Humana's enterprise engineering teams.
  • Architect and lead end-to-end solutions that integrate AI, automation, and agents to support software delivery and productivity.
  • Collaborate with partners including Leadership, Engineers, Product Owners, and partners to mature use cases, define technical requirements, and provide impactful solutions.
  • You will have strong expertise in full-stack engineering capabilities
  • Proficiency in .NET and Python; familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React or Angular).
  • Deep experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP), APIs, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
  • Provide technical strategy and guidance for Enterprise AI Chatbot product development
  • Mentor engineering staff, promoting a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and.
  • Educate and help teams across Humana on latest AI technologies, best practices, and architectural patterns.
  • Ensure in code quality, artifact management, and security for AI platforms and tools.
  • Support rapid prototyping and strategic plans alongside product and engineering leads.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in principal or architect-level roles delivering enterprise-scale AI and full stack solutions.
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing platform engineering for developer tools, AI enablement, and complex software delivery pipelines.
  • Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Artifactory, and SonarQube.
  • Track record collaborating across multiple teams and responsibilities to bring AI solutions.
  • Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams in Agile environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline.
  • Direct experience architecting and delivering AI-powered products and developer platforms.
  • Hands-on expertise with prompt engineering, large language models, and latest AI trends.
  • Familiarity with GitOps, rapid prototyping, and managing operational processes for large-scale internal customers.

Additional Information

This position follows a hybrid (remote + in office) work style and we require that one of our designated Tech Market locations - Louisville, KY; Dallas, TX; Washington, DC - performs it.

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.

Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.

Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.

Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$156,600 - $215,400 per year


 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

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