Job Description
About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us. The Impact You Will Have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota is hiring a Principal AI Engineer. In this role, you will serve as a technical lead driving the development, deployment, and evolution of enterprise‑grade AI and machine learning solutions. You will partner closely with data science, engineering, cloud, product, and business teams to deliver scalable, production‑ready AI capabilities that solve complex business problems, streamline operations, and elevate customer and clinician experiences. This role requires deep hands‑on engineering expertise, and the ability to guide the full lifecycle of AI solutions—from concept through operationalization. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Principal‑level AI Engineer with extensive experience building, deploying, and operating enterprise‑grade AI and machine learning solutions in production. They bring deep expertise in generative AI, large language models, NLP, and multimodal systems, along with strong proficiency in Python or similar languages and modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. This individual has a proven ability to architect and operationalize AI solutions in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP using modern MLOps, CI/CD, containerization, and monitoring practices. They think holistically about AI systems, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise platforms while maintaining high standards for security, governance, and quality. Strong communication skills, cross‑functional collaboration, and a passion for mentoring oth
