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Lead AI Engineer / Chicago, IL / Hybrid
Motion Recruitment
4 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Looking for an opportunity where you can influence product strategy, architecture, and the future of AI in healthcare? Healthcare technology division of a public traded company, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer IV to join their growing team. This is a full-time opportunity that can be based remotely anywhere in the United States or hybrid in Chicago, IL. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies including Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, AWS, event-driven architectures, relational databases, and AI-powered workflows to build next-generation Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions used by thousands of healthcare providers nationwide.
What makes this role stand out is the chance to help build an entirely new AI-enabled platform from the ground up. You’ll serve as a hands-on technical leader on a highly visible initiative that combines healthcare technology, automation, AI agents, and modern software engineering. The team is looking for a product-minded engineer who enjoys solving real business problems, partnering directly with users, influencing technical direction, mentoring engineers, and shipping impactful products. If you’re excited about building AI-powered software in a healthcare environment while maintaining strong work-life flexibility and high ownership, this is an exceptional opportunity.
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of professional software engineering experience
Experience leading technical direction and mentoring engineering teams
Strong development skills with Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript
Full-stack application development experience
API design and development experience
Event-driven architecture experience
Message queues, event streams, and asynchronous workflow development
Strong SQL skills
Database schema design and optimization
Experience with ORMs
Cloud platform experience, preferably AWS
Product-focused engineering mindset
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
Experience leveraging AI throughout the software development lifecycle
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience integrating LLMs and AI agents into production applications
AI orchestration and human-in-the-loop workflow experience
Healthcare technology experience
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) experience
Claims processing experience
Eligibility and denial management workflows
Accounts Receivable (A/R) workflow experience
HIPAA-compliant application development
Startup or high-growth SaaS experience
Experience building highly scalable distributed systems
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
35% Python Development
25% JavaScript / TypeScript Development
15% AWS Cloud Infrastructure
15% SQL & Database Design (Postgres, MySQL, MSSQL)
10% AI / LLM & Agent Orchestration
Daily Responsibilities
75% Hands-On Engineering
10% Architecture & Technical Leadership
15% Team Collaboration, Product Partnership & Mentorship
The Offer
Bonus eligible
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Wellness Program & Annual Wellness Stipend
401(k) Match
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Hybrid or Fully Remote Flexibility
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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What makes this role stand out is the chance to help build an entirely new AI-enabled platform from the ground up. You’ll serve as a hands-on technical leader on a highly visible initiative that combines healthcare technology, automation, AI agents, and modern software engineering. The team is looking for a product-minded engineer who enjoys solving real business problems, partnering directly with users, influencing technical direction, mentoring engineers, and shipping impactful products. If you’re excited about building AI-powered software in a healthcare environment while maintaining strong work-life flexibility and high ownership, this is an exceptional opportunity.
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of professional software engineering experience
Experience leading technical direction and mentoring engineering teams
Strong development skills with Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript
Full-stack application development experience
API design and development experience
Event-driven architecture experience
Message queues, event streams, and asynchronous workflow development
Strong SQL skills
Database schema design and optimization
Experience with ORMs
Cloud platform experience, preferably AWS
Product-focused engineering mindset
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
Experience leveraging AI throughout the software development lifecycle
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience integrating LLMs and AI agents into production applications
AI orchestration and human-in-the-loop workflow experience
Healthcare technology experience
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) experience
Claims processing experience
Eligibility and denial management workflows
Accounts Receivable (A/R) workflow experience
HIPAA-compliant application development
Startup or high-growth SaaS experience
Experience building highly scalable distributed systems
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
35% Python Development
25% JavaScript / TypeScript Development
15% AWS Cloud Infrastructure
15% SQL & Database Design (Postgres, MySQL, MSSQL)
10% AI / LLM & Agent Orchestration
Daily Responsibilities
75% Hands-On Engineering
10% Architecture & Technical Leadership
15% Team Collaboration, Product Partnership & Mentorship
The Offer
Bonus eligible
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Wellness Program & Annual Wellness Stipend
401(k) Match
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Hybrid or Fully Remote Flexibility
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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