Collective Health

Staff Conversational AI Engineer

Collective Health$194K — $243K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of overall development experience in CCaaS platforms, especially in conversational AI applications.
  • Proven hands-on experience in designing and launching production-level conversational AI solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of Google Cloud's CCAI, including Dialogflow CX and Agent Assist.
  • Strong understanding of natural language understanding (NLU) and generation (NLG).
  • Experience in training chatbots by analyzing historical chat conversations and user-generated data.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript and familiarity with Python or Java.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture, design, development, and deployment of conversational AI applications using Google CCAI.
  • Architect and maintain scalable conversational flows and virtual agents with Dialogflow CX.
  • Integrate Google Agent Assist to support member-facing teams with real-time guidance.
  • Leverage CCAI Insights to analyze conversations and enhance AI performance.
  • Mentor a team of engineers and foster a culture of innovation in AI.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product vision and user experience.
  • Stay informed on advancements in conversational AI and advocate for the adoption of best practices.

Benefits

  • Mission-driven culture emphasizing innovation and collaboration.
  • Impactful projects that influence the organization’s strategic direction.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and courses.
  • Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
At Collective Health, we're transforming how employers and their people engage with their health benefits by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology, compassionate service, and world-class user experience design.

As the Staff Conversational AI Engineer, you will be at the forefront of architecting, designing and implementing intelligent and natural conversational solutions. You will work hands-on with Google's CCAI suite, including Dialogflow CX, Agent Assist, Vertex AI and CCAI Insights, to create seamless and personalized user journeys. Your work will directly contribute to improving member satisfaction, streamlining internal workflows, and solidifying Collective Health's position as an innovator in the healthcare industry.
What you'll do:
  • Lead the architecture, design, development, and deployment of sophisticated conversational AI applications on the Google CCAI platform to serve a variety of consumer and internal use cases.
  • Architect and build robust, scalable, and maintainable conversational flows and virtual agents using Google Dialogflow CX and DialogFlow APIs.
  • Define processes and optimize them continuously for seamless migration of agents across various environments.
  • Integrate and optimize Google Agent Assist to empower our member-facing teams with real-time guidance and support.
  • Leverage CCAI Insights to analyze conversation data, identify trends, and continuously improve the performance and effectiveness of our AI-driven interactions.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in the AI space.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to define the product vision, roadmap, and user experience for conversational AI initiatives.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate technical concepts and project progress to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Stay at the forefront of advancements in conversational AI, natural language processing (NLP), and large language models (LLMs), and champion the adoption of new technologies and best practices.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
  • Proven, hands-on experience in designing, building, and launching production-level conversational AI experiences is essential for success in this role.
  • 10+ years of overall development experience in CCaaS platforms with recent experience in developing conversational self service agents.
  • In-depth knowledge and practical experience with the Google Cloud Contact Center AI (CCAI) platform, including Dialogflow CX, Agent Assist, and CCAI Insights.
  • Strong understanding of natural language understanding (NLU), natural language generation (NLG), multi-language support and the principles of conversational design.
  • Experience in training chatbots by analyzing historical chat conversations or large amounts of user generated content and process data
  • Practical knowledge of formal syntax, formal semantics, corpus analysis, dialogue management
  • Experienced in prompt engineering, building, enhancing and maintaining custom RAG pipelines.
  • Proficiency in javascript and in one or more languages such as Python or Java.
  • Experience with API integrations and connecting conversational interfaces with backend systems and data sources.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, with a passion for sharing knowledge and fostering technical growth.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and a long-term vision for conversational AI.
  • Knowledge of training and tuning topic modelling algorithms like LDA and NMF is a huge plus.
  • Be a part of incident management/24*7 support for CCaaS on rotation basis.
  • Understanding of training classical Machine learning algorithms along with an understanding of choosing the right evaluation metric
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to Have:
  • Experience Optimizing LLM engines.
  • Experience building AI applications with Claude, OpenAI or LLaMa models.
Pay Transparency Statement

This is a hybrid position based out of one of our offices: San Francisco, CA, Plano, TX, or Lehi, UT. Hybrid employees are expected to be in the office two days per week.#LI-hybrid

The actual pay rate offered within the range will depend on factors including geographic location, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to the salary, you will be eligible for 330000 stock options and benefits like health insurance, 401k, and paid time off. Learn more about our benefits at https://jobs.collectivehealth.com/benefits/.

San Francisco, CA Pay Range

$194,670-$243,500 USD

Lehi, UT Pay Range

$155,500-$194,000 USD

Plano, TX Pay Range

$171,000-$213,500 USD

Why Join Us?
  • Mission-driven culture that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare
  • Impactful projects that shape the future of our organization
  • Opportunities for professional development through internal mobility opportunities, mentorship programs, and courses tailored to your interests
  • Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work-life balance

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Collective Health is committed to providing support to candidates who require reasonable accommodation during the interview process. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected].
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About Collective Health

Collective Health is a technology company that provides a cloud-based platform for self-insured employers to manage their employee health benefits. The platform includes tools for plan design, enrollment, claims processing, and member engagement. Collective Health was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company has raised over $400 million in funding and has partnerships with several major insurance carriers, including Aetna, Cigna, and Anthem.
Learn more about Collective Health
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500 employees
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Founded
2013

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