Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Scalability Software Engineering Python (Programming Language) Observability AWS Cloud Services gRPC Model Validation TypeScript Production Engineering Java (Programming Language) +8 more

Other Skills

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Mentorship

Roles & Responsibilities

10+ years of software engineering experience, including 7+ years with public cloud (AWS, GCP, etc.) and 5+ years designing and scaling distributed systems.
5+ years of deep experience in Python and at least one other backend language (TypeScript, Java, Go, etc.).
2+ years building AI-powered products at scale with foundation models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini).
2+ years of experience with LLM integration patterns such as RAG, agentic loops, and orchestration frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex.

Requirements:

Own the AI foundation that determines how generative AI shows up across mental healthcare, designing durable, production-grade systems powering patient engagement and provider workflows at scale.
Architect core platform primitives (RAG, agentic loops) and set the standard for technical excellence and safety in a regulated environment.
Collaborate with architecture, applied research, and clinical stakeholders to translate constraints into robust, scalable AI systems for real-world use.
Champion MLOps practices, including data pipelines, evaluation, and observability, to enable continuous model improvement and monitoring in production.

Path

About Path

Path is a healthtech company dedicated to making mental and behavioral health treatment more accessible, personalized, and effective. Path takes a patient-first approach, making it easy to find a high-quality therapist or psychiatrist, who accepts their insurance and is actively accepting new patients. We believe everyone deserves behavioral healthcare that just works. Learn more about Path: Path for Providers: https://www.pathmentalhealth.com/provider-sign-up/ Path for Patients: https://www.pathmentalhealth.com/ Path Careers: https://www.pathmentalhealth.com/careers/ For providers, Path offers the flexibility of private practice, while also filling caseloads and providing the necessary behind-the-scenes support. Path handles the marketing, credentialing, billing, and admin tasks so providers can focus on what they love: providing care to those in need. With no minimum caseload required and guaranteed payments, Path is a trusted partner for more than 3000 therapists nationwide and hundreds of 5-star reviews. Reviews here: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Path-Mental-Health/reviews For patients, four factors are typically taken into consideration when seeking support: > Can my condition be treated? > Is there a therapist that understands me? > Do they accept my insurance? > When are they available? Path makes it easy to get matched instantly to a high-quality mental health provider that meets a patient’s unique requirements (e.g., race, gender, sexuality, language) and is covered by a patient's insurance. Patients no longer need to make numerous calls, as Path is improving mental health outcomes by simplifying the overwhelming process of finding a therapist. For employees, Path is a 100% remote healthtech company and we’re HIRING! We have teams who specialize in the areas of Clinical, Finance, Operations, Marketing, Engineering/Product, and more. We're excited to bring people onto the team who are committed to changing how mental health is treated.

Company type: Scaleup

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being.

We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.

Rula is a remote-first company. We currently hire in most U.S. states, with the exception of Hawaii.

About the Role

As a Principal AI Engineer at Rula, you will own the AI foundation that determines how generative AI shows up across mental healthcare. You will operate where architecture, applied research, and real-world clinical constraints meet, designing durable, production-grade systems that power patient engagement and provider workflows at scale. This is a deeply hands-on role where you will act as a technical multiplier, architecting core platform primitives (RAG, agentic loops) while setting the standard for technical excellence and safety in a regulated environment.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of software engineering experience, including 7+ years with Public Cloud (AWS, GCP, etc.) and
5+ years designing/scaling distributed systems.
5+ years of deep experience in Python and at least one other backend language (TypeScript, Java, Go, etc.).
2+ years building AI-powered products at scale with foundation models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.).
2+ years of experience with LLM integration patterns such as RAG, agentic loops, and orchestration frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex.
3+ years working with MLOps, data pipelines, evaluation, and observability systems for continuous model improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

While having the preferred qualifications enhances your candidacy, having all of them is not mandatory. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even those who may not meet every preferred requirement.

Experience architecting secure, compliant AI solutions in regulated environments (HIPAA, GDPR).
Familiarity with human-in-the-loop systems and clinical decision support frameworks.
Experience designing evaluation pipelines for human alignment, factual accuracy, or model interpretability.
Contributions to open-source AI frameworks or applied research in GenAI safety.
Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams in AI or ML platform domains.

We're serious about your well-being! As part of our team, full-time employees receive:

100% remote work environment: Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments (must be based in United States, currently not hiring in Hawaii)
Attractive pay and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States
Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA
401(k) plan access: Start saving for your future
Generous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)
Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for your mental and physical health
New hire home office stipend: Set up your workspace for success
Quarterly department stipend: Fun team-building activities or in-person gatherings
Wellness events and lunch & learns: Explore a variety of engaging topics
Community and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all

Our team

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission of making mental healthcare work for everyone. We are dedicated to having a culture of inclusion that will support our employees in feeling safe, seen, heard, and valued.

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