CVS Health

Staff Backend Engineer - AI Platforms (Health100)

CVS Health • $106K — $260K *
US-Anywhere
+ 6 other locationsRemote
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on scalable applications
  • 5+ years of backend development experience, including API development in Java, Python, or Node.js
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP, RKE) and microservices architecture
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerization
  • 1+ years of experience with Generative AI and LLM-based systems, including prompt engineering and RAG architectures

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and deploy scalable AI/GenAI applications using LLMs
  • Develop and optimize AI prompts and evaluation frameworks for performance
  • Architect end-to-end solutions integrating frontend (Angular/React) and backend APIs
  • Integrate AI capabilities into systems with cloud-native and microservices architectures
  • Lead technical discussions on secure, high-performance architecture
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business goals
  • Build reusable frameworks for LLM evaluation and monitoring
  • Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and quality

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance
  • Retirement savings options with company matching
  • Wellness programs to support overall well-being
  • Additional resources for emotional and financial health
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Health100 is America's trusted front door to health and care. The Health100 platform integrates any participating health plan, PBM, pharmacy (retail and specialty), provider, digital health point solution provider, and employer, and addresses the top health care challenges for the consumer.

We are seeking a passionate and hands-on Staff Backend Engineer to join a high-impact engineering team focused on building next-generation intelligent platforms. This role requires a strong technologist who can operate both as a technical leader and individual contributor, driving the design and delivery of scalable, production-grade AI solutions.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about emerging technologies, particularly Generative AI, LLMs, and agentic systems, and can work independently while effectively leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will play a critical role in building AI-powered applications, leveraging advanced techniques such as prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), model evaluation, and fine-tuning, while integrating them into enterprise-grade systems.

This role also requires backend API development, enabling end-to-end ownership of AI-enabled application with strong understanding of frontend frameworks (Angular/React).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and deploy scalable AI/GenAI applications leveraging LLMs, RAG architectures, and agentic frameworks
  • Develop and optimize AI prompts, evaluation frameworks, and model pipelines to improve accuracy, performance, and reliability
  • Architect and implement end-to-end solutions, including frontend applications (Angular/React) and backend APIs/services
  • Integrate AI capabilities into enterprise systems using cloud-native and microservices architectures
  • Lead technical design discussions and drive scalable, secure, and high-performance architecture decisions
  • Collaborate across product, business, and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions aligned with business goals
  • Build reusable frameworks and tooling for LLM evaluation, monitoring, and observability
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD, testing, code reviews, and security
  • Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
  • Stay current with emerging trends in AI/ML, LLM ecosystems, and modern web technologies


Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering, delivering scalable, production-grade applications
  • 5+ years experience in backend development, including:
    • API development using Java, Python, or Node.js
    • Experience in designing and developing microservices and RESTful APIs
    • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP, RKE)
    • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Strong understanding of Frontend frameworks including Angular, React, or similar
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience with Generative AI / LLM-based systems, including:
    • Prompt engineering and LLM interactions
    • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures
    • LLM evaluation techniques and frameworks
    • Experience building AI-enabled applications using modern frameworks and tools


Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to work independently while leading initiatives and collaborating across teams
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
  • Hands-on experience in model fine-tuning and optimization techniques
  • Experience building multi-model or multi-provider AI orchestration systems
  • Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search architectures
  • Experience implementing LLM observability, evaluation pipelines, and guardrails
  • Experience with frontend performance optimization and modern UI/UX practices
  • Exposure to event-driven architectures, message queues, and streaming systems
  • Healthcare or regulated domain experience


Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience (High School diploma + 4 years of relevant experience)


Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$106,605.00 - $260,590.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/17/2026

About CVS Health

Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

CVS Health Careers

Joining CVS Health presents a unique opportunity to advance your career in a company where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As a leader in the healthcare industry, CVS Health is more than just a pharmacy. We are a team of professionals dedicated to improving lives and optimizing health outcomes.

Work You’ll Do

At CVS Health, you will be part of a culture that values diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts lives, driving innovation in healthcare services and solutions.

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Whether you’re looking for a position in pharmacy services, corporate leadership, or in-store management, CVS Health offers a variety of employment opportunities that will help you harness your skills and thrive professionally. Our job opportunities span across a wide range of professional fields and geographic locations, ensuring that your career at CVS Health aligns with your professional goals and lifestyle.

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CVS Health is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, industry-leading experts, and comprehensive diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate. We support career advancement through professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities for networking and internal mobility.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that reflect our commitment to their well-being and success. From health and wellness benefits to professional development programs, CVS Health is dedicated to ensuring our team members have the resources they need. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and continuous learning, making CVS Health a place where you can grow and succeed.

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Size
300,000 employees
Market Cap
$122 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$268.7 billion
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