AI Application Engineer
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We are seeking an AI Engineer to join our Managed Services team. You will design, integrate, and deploy AI solutions—including agentic applications, LLM inference, similarity search, guardrails, and model evaluation— to improve workflows and scalability, and to optimize the deployment, operation, and upgrade of InterSystems cloud solutions.
This role is ideal for a strong software engineer passionate about applying AI to real-world challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build prototypes and deliver production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy AI software components, including agentic applications, LLM inference, foundation model training, and AI-powered development tools.
- Build AI-driven tools to improve the deployment, operation, and upgrade of InterSystems cloud solutions.
- Evaluate and integrate agentic AI platforms into coding, testing, CI/CD, and operational workflows.
- Lead proofs-of-concept, prototypes, and internal tooling to improve cloud-based service delivery.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to drive AI adoption and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering or platform engineering roles.
- Experience building AI/ML solutions—such as agentic applications, LLM inference, similarity search, vector databases, guardrails, or memory systems.
- Strong coding skills in Python or other languages such as C++ or ObjectScript.
- Expertise in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or private cloud) and containerization technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, Replit)
- Background in DevOps, or Platform Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with automation tools
- Contributions to open-source AI/ML frameworks or tools are a plus
Key Regional Benefits
- Comprehensive Health/Dental Insurance plans through BCBS
- Generous PTO
- Performance Bonus and 401K Plans
- Company Sponsored Outings
- Daily Stipend for Cafeteria & Café
- State of the Art Onsite Gym
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.
Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.
The company also provides generous employee benefits including:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
AI Disclaimer
InterSystems may use AI tools for its internal operations including administrative tasks during recruitment (e.g., organizing candidate information). InterSystems’ approach to AI is guided by the InterSystems Responsible AI Guidelines. AI is not used to make or influence hiring decisions. All decisions are made by InterSystems employees.
Candidates may use AI for CV or interview preparation, provided materials are truthful and reflect their own experience. AI tools and third-party transcription services must not be used during interviews or assessments.
Please note that the use of wearable technology, including any AI-related tools or other technology-connected devices (such as META or Google smart glasses and/or wearables, and/or any similar devices), is strictly prohibited during the interview and screening process with InterSystems. Any applicant who requires a wearable device or any type of technology support during the interview process as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or applicable state or country laws and regulations must contact the InterSystems Human Resources Department prior to attending or participating in any interview or screening process.
How we rate this
AI Application Engineer at InterSystems rates 66 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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