AI Solutions Engineer

AI Solutions Engineer – Nuvodia, Spokane Valley, WA, United States

Base Pay Range: $88,880 – $170,000 annually.

The AI Solutions Engineer is a full‑time, regular position working Monday‑Friday day shift hours hybrid in Spokane, WA. They will apply extensive experience to design, build, and deploy generative AI‑powered tools and agents tailored to client needs in IT operations, business process automation, and data analytics. The role involves hands‑on coding, AI model integration (e.g., fine‑tuned LLMs like Claude, GPT‑4, or Gemini), and workflow automation to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Software Engineering or a related field, over 8 years of AI/ML engineering experience, including 5+ years in AI and 3+ years in client‑facing roles, with expertise in Python, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployment of generative AI models. Responsibilities include collaborating with process owners, ensuring data privacy and security, mentoring junior engineers, and occasional travel (10%) to client sites or conferences.

• Architect, build, and deliver complex AI agents and automation workflows tailored for medical imaging, business operations and healthcare analytics.
• Lead development of generative AI models (e.g., fine‑tuned large language models, diffusion models) and integration with emerging AI APIs (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT‑4, Google Gemini).
• Deploy models within production environments across cloud‑native and edge platforms.
• Integrate AI‑driven solutions with EMR/EHR systems, PACS, clinical workflows, and modern data infrastructure.
• Provide senior technical consulting, bridging AI capabilities and clinical needs; ensure handoff and support readiness.
• Integrate AI tools into existing business systems and processes.
• Collaborate with process owners to understand task logic and data flows.
• Ensure security, data privacy, and human‑in‑the‑loop review where needed.
• Maintain and document AI systems for stability and reproducibility.
• Mentor mid‑level and junior engineers, promoting clean coding, Dev Ops best practices, and responsible AI.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Honest, pleasant manner, and good personal hygiene
• Detail oriented, ability to multi‑task, organized, and able to work in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrates self‑directed learning and participation in continuing education
• Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
• Tact and diplomacy must be used at all times.
• Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
• Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self‑growth by accepting and performing (and requesting) other projects and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Free of alcohol and drug abuse
• Valid state driver's license and proof of insurance
• Overnight travel as necessary for consulting and project work up to 15% annually.
• Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging and its partners depending on work location.

• There is no supervisory responsibility in this position.

Treats all clients with dignity and respect. Provides excellent customer service. Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations. Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information). Demonstrates Nuvodia core values (Authenticate Connections, Ownership Mentality, Continuous Growth, and Enduring Results) by knowing and understanding the mission, vision and goals.

Education: Bachelors Degree in Software Engineering, AI, Data Science, or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years total experience—including 5+ years in AI/ML engineering and 3+ years in client‑facing or consulting roles.
• Demonstrated deployment of generative AI models in production (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, LLMs, Stable Diffusion).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops, Git Lab CI).
• Strong programming skills (Python required; JS, R or similar a plus).
• Excellent communication skills; able to explain technical concepts to clinical/operational teams.
• Willingness to travel ~10% to client sites and conferences.

Drug Test:
Eligible employees must be able to pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test.

Nuvodia/Inland is an EEO employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.