Job Overview
Location
Kentucky, USA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Machine Learning Engineer
Date Posted
February 28, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Principal, AI Engineer - Enablement at Humana, you will be at the forefront of transforming how our enterprise engineers, developers, and business partners operate. You will serve as a senior technical leader within the Engineering & AI Enablement organization, driving strategy and architecture for cutting-edge AI developer tools and products. This role is pivotal in advancing Humana’s technology ecosystem by integrating generative AI, automation, and intelligent agents to enhance productivity and efficiency across the enterprise.
- • You will lead critical platform engineering efforts, focusing on enabling advanced AI developer tools and capabilities that empower Humana’s diverse engineering teams. This involves architecting and driving the implementation of end-to-end solutions that seamlessly integrate AI, automation, and intelligent agents to streamline and optimize the software delivery lifecycle.
- • Collaboration is key in this role. You will work closely with a wide array of cross-functional partners, including senior leadership, fellow engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders. Your ability to mature use cases, meticulously define technical requirements, and deliver solutions that yield tangible, impactful results will be essential.
- • A significant aspect of your role will be providing technical strategy, oversight, and guidance for the development of Humana's Enterprise AI Chatbot product. This includes shaping its direction, ensuring its technical integrity, and driving its successful implementation.
- • You will also play a crucial role in fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. This involves mentoring and coaching engineering staff, sharing your deep knowledge, and guiding them in their professional development. Furthermore, you will be responsible for educating and enabling teams across Humana on emerging AI technologies, promoting best practices, and establishing robust architectural patterns.
- • Ensuring operational excellence is paramount. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards in code quality, artifact management, and security across all AI platforms and tools. This includes establishing and enforcing best practices to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our AI solutions.
- • You will actively support rapid prototyping and strategic initiatives, working hand-in-hand with product and engineering leads to explore new possibilities and accelerate the adoption of innovative AI technologies.
- • This role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, specifically Azure, AWS, or GCP, and extensive experience with APIs, containerization technologies like Docker, and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation is also critical for managing and automating our cloud environments.
- • You will leverage your strong proficiency in .NET and Python, along with familiarity with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular, to build and integrate sophisticated AI-powered solutions.
- • Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of AI enablement at Humana, ensuring our technology ecosystem remains at the cutting edge and empowers our teams to deliver exceptional value. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a large-scale enterprise, driving innovation and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
- • You will be expected to contribute to the strategic roadmap for AI enablement, identifying opportunities for leveraging AI to solve complex business problems and enhance developer productivity. This includes staying abreast of the latest advancements in AI research and technology, and evaluating their potential applicability within Humana.
- • The role demands a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating technical risks associated with AI development and deployment. You will be responsible for establishing robust testing and validation strategies to ensure the performance, accuracy, and ethical considerations of our AI systems.
- • You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of internal documentation, best practice guides, and training materials to support the broader adoption and effective use of AI tools and platforms across the organization.
- • Ultimately, your leadership and technical vision will be instrumental in enabling Humana to harness the full potential of AI, driving innovation, efficiency, and better health outcomes for our members.
🎯 Requirements
- • Minimum 10 years of hands-on software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in principal or architect-level roles delivering enterprise-scale AI and full stack solutions.
- • Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing platform engineering for developer tools, AI enablement, and complex software delivery pipelines.
- • Extensive experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Artifactory, and SonarQube.
- • Proven track record collaborating across multiple teams and functions to deliver high-impact AI solutions.
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate strategy, architecture, and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- • Strong proficiency in .NET and Python; familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React or Angular).
- • Deep experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP), APIs, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
🏖️ Benefits
- • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- • 401(k) retirement savings plan
- • Generous time off, including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave
- • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- • Life insurance
- • Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance
- • Flexible Work Arrangements Available (Work at Home)
Skills & Technologies
Python
JavaScript
React
Angular
AWS
Data Science
Senior
Remote
$156k-215k
Degree Required
About Humana Inc.
Humana Inc. is a for-profit health and well-being company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1961, it provides health insurance, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid services, pharmacy benefit management, and clinical care through primary care centers. Serving millions of members across the United States, Humana focuses on integrated care delivery, home health, and wellness programs aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing costs for individuals, employers, and government partners.
