Director, Senior AI Engineer - Ontario, Canada (Remote)

Senior AI Engineer - Ontario, Canada (Remote)

Position Overview

IKS Health is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design and build modern, AI‑first applications across web and mobile platforms. This role is ideal for a full‑stack engineer with hands‑on experience in React, Node.js, Python, LangGraph, and agentic application architectures. You will play a critical role in developing next‑generation patient access solutions, leveraging cutting‑edge AI technologies to deliver scalable, production‑grade systems.

This position is perfect for an engineer who thrives in fast‑moving environments, enjoys end‑to‑end ownership, and is passionate about building AI‑native products that deliver real‑world impact.

Key Accountabilities

AI‑First Application Development

• Build and maintain AI‑first web and mobile applications using modern frameworks and best‑in‑class engineering practices.
• Develop AI‑powered features using Python, LangGraph, and modern LLM tooling.
• Design and implement agentic workflow applications, including orchestration, tool use, stateful flows, and human‑in‑the‑loop patterns.
• Create end‑to‑end solutions across front end, back end, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
• Write clean, scalable code in TypeScript (Node), JavaScript (React), and Python using established design patterns.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and reliability.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features with strong ownership of outcomes.
• Partner with clients to drive demos, support rollout discussions, and ensure successful adoption of AI‑powered solutions.

The Ideal Profile

We are seeking a highly skilled engineer who combines deep full stack expertise with hands‑on AI application development. Ideal candidates will have experience building production‑grade, public‑facing applications - preferably AI‑native - and demonstrate strong architectural thinking, problem-solving ability, and ownership.

Backgrounds that align well with this role include:

• Full‑stack engineering roles building AI‑powered or agentic applications
• AI engineering or applied ML engineering roles
• Experience with LangGraph or similar orchestration frameworks
• Engineers who have built and shipped commercially successful applications

Experience & Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or preferably a Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in software engineering or AI engineering
• Demonstrable experience building commercially successful, public‑facing applications, ideally AI‑native
• Strong proficiency in React.js, Node.js, and Python
• Proven experience building production applications with a strong portfolio of work
• Hands‑on experience building AI applications, AI agents, or agentic workflows
• Strong understanding of LangGraph or similar orchestration frameworks
• Strong understanding of document and SQL databases
• Good understanding of GCP and cloud‑native architecture
• Strong problem‑solving skills, communication abilities, and an ownership‑driven mindset

About IKS Health

www.ikshealth.com

IKS Health takes on the administrative, clinical, and operational burdens of healthcare so clinicians can focus on delivering exceptional care. Through pragmatic technology and dedicated experts, IKS enables stronger, financially sustainable healthcare enterprises. The Care Enablement Platform delivers data‑driven value across the care journey, supporting large U.S. health systems with scalable, quality‑driven, cost‑efficient solutions. Founded in 2006, IKS has a global workforce supporting clinician enterprises nationwide.

Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000 CAD a year, determined by years of relevant experience, skills, and the specific geographical location where the work is performed.  Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc.  IKS Health offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare, 401k, and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees). IKS Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.