LifeNet Health
AI Architect
Location: Remote or Virginia Beach, VA (on-site) Department: Digital Transformation Job Type: Full-time Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET), 25% Travel Clinical Classification: Non-clinical LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope. LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization ("OPO") and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence. How you will contribute to LifeNet Health's success: The Enterprise AI Solutions Architect is responsible for defining and implementing the enterprise AI systems architecture that enables the delivery of scalable, high-quality AI solutions while streamlining AI enterprise architecture. This role is critical in enabling LifeNet Health's ability to leverage data and technology as a foundation for advanced AI capabilities. The architect works cross-functionally to enforce standards that ensure long-term operational success. What you'll do: AI Systems: Design scalable, secure AI architectures that support advanced capabilities. Modernize legacy platforms to reduce technical debt. Define reference models to support enterprise AI initiatives. Integration and Interoperability: Collaborate with data, analytics, and IS teams to build cohesive systems that enable AI functionality enterprise-wide. Define reference models and standard interfaces. Provide architectural guidance to engineering teams, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Technical Delivery: Oversee technical delivery of AI solutions with an emphasis on using modern DevOps and CI/CD practices. Performance and Governance: Monitor deployed AI models to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance with ethical and performance standards. Track technical KPIs and system health across environments. What you'll bring (Minimum Requirements): Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related field Five (5) years of experience delivering enterprise-scale AI or data-driven solutions Five (5) years of experience leading architectural transformation, AI platform development, or enterprise modernization efforts Five (5) years of experience working with Agile (SAFe) teams, iterative delivery cycles, and DevOps practices Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications: Master's degree Two (2) years of experience with AI model integration, cloud-native platforms, and microservices architecture Two (2) years of experience integrating knowledge graphs into AI pipelines for semantic reasoning and structured context Large Language Model Alignment & human in the loop optimization: Familiarity with human in the loop methods for aligning LLMs with human preferences Agentic AI frameworks: Familiarity with Agentic framework platforms and concepts. Experience deploying agentic-based solutions. These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities): LLM Architecture & Prompt Engineering: LLM architecture patterns including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and prompt engineering. ML & NLP Framework Proficiency: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, MLflow, Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy, LangChain Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within the organization Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple time sensitive projects, interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls. Attention to Detail: Ability to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure high degree of accuracy/completeness and early/on-time delivery Proficiency in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Suite Why work at LifeNet Health? We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. You will not find another company with a culture as strong as ours. 403(b) and Profit-Sharing Plan Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage Corporate sponsored events for employees Work-life balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Personal career, skill, and leadership development opportunities Wellness Program (gym reimbursement, monthly wellness webinars, mental health toolkit, financial resources, and much more) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and members of their household Dedicated and passionate co-worker Salary: $100,310- 167,183 annually The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location and the candidate's qualifications and prior relevant experience. The pay range for this position is $100,310 annually (entry-level qualifications) to $167,183 annually (experienced in this role). Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidate's knowledge and relevant experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus once eligibility criteria are met. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and LifeNet Health reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. Further, nothing in this posting is intended to alter the "at will" relationship of a successful candidate and this posting does not constitute a specific promise. LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Location: Remote or Virginia Beach, VA (on-site) Department: Digital Transformation Job Type: Full-time Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET), 25% Travel Clinical Classification: Non-clinical LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope. LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization ("OPO") and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence. How you will contribute to LifeNet Health's success: The Enterprise AI Solutions Architect is responsible for defining and implementing the enterprise AI systems architecture that enables the delivery of scalable, high-quality AI solutions while streamlining AI enterprise architecture. This role is critical in enabling LifeNet Health's ability to leverage data and technology as a foundation for advanced AI capabilities. The architect works cross-functionally to enforce standards that ensure long-term operational success. What you'll do: AI Systems: Design scalable, secure AI architectures that support advanced capabilities. Modernize legacy platforms to reduce technical debt. Define reference models to support enterprise AI initiatives. Integration and Interoperability: Collaborate with data, analytics, and IS teams to build cohesive systems that enable AI functionality enterprise-wide. Define reference models and standard interfaces. Provide architectural guidance to engineering teams, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Technical Delivery: Oversee technical delivery of AI solutions with an emphasis on using modern DevOps and CI/CD practices. Performance and Governance: Monitor deployed AI models to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance with ethical and performance standards. Track technical KPIs and system health across environments. What you'll bring (Minimum Requirements): Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related field Five (5) years of experience delivering enterprise-scale AI or data-driven solutions Five (5) years of experience leading architectural transformation, AI platform development, or enterprise modernization efforts Five (5) years of experience working with Agile (SAFe) teams, iterative delivery cycles, and DevOps practices Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications: Master's degree Two (2) years of experience with AI model integration, cloud-native platforms, and microservices architecture Two (2) years of experience integrating knowledge graphs into AI pipelines for semantic reasoning and structured context Large Language Model Alignment & human in the loop optimization: Familiarity with human in the loop methods for aligning LLMs with human preferences Agentic AI frameworks: Familiarity with Agentic framework platforms and concepts. Experience deploying agentic-based solutions. These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities): LLM Architecture & Prompt Engineering: LLM architecture patterns including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and prompt engineering. ML & NLP Framework Proficiency: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, MLflow, Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy, LangChain Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within the organization Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple time sensitive projects, interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls. Attention to Detail: Ability to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure high degree of accuracy/completeness and early/on-time delivery Proficiency in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Suite Why work at LifeNet Health? We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. You will not find another company with a culture as strong as ours. 403(b) and Profit-Sharing Plan Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage Corporate sponsored events for employees Work-life balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Personal career, skill, and leadership development opportunities Wellness Program (gym reimbursement, monthly wellness webinars, mental health toolkit, financial resources, and much more) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and members of their household Dedicated and passionate co-worker Salary: $100,310- 167,183 annually The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location and the candidate's qualifications and prior relevant experience. The pay range for this position is $100,310 annually (entry-level qualifications) to $167,183 annually (experienced in this role). Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidate's knowledge and relevant experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus once eligibility criteria are met. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and LifeNet Health reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. Further, nothing in this posting is intended to alter the "at will" relationship of a successful candidate and this posting does not constitute a specific promise. LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.