Director of Engineering (AI/ML), Remote at Aledade
Chicago, IL 60628
About the Job
Chicago, IL / Seattle, WA / San Diego, CA / San Francisco, CA / Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY / Austin, TXTechnology – Engineering /Full Time /RemoteAs the Director of Engineering, you will lead by being a highly technical leader who delivers high business impact on projects of increasing dependencies and ambiguity. You will lead a team of individual contributors in the development of technology that saves lives and improves mental and physical health for millions of people. At Aledade, we empower primary care physicians with technology to keep their patients healthy, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations.We are flexible with respect to geographic location, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely/work from home within the U.S
or from our headquarters office in Bethesda, MD.Primary Duties:Build a high performing team by hiring and nurturing engineering talent.Strong technical leadership - drive technical solutioning and building roadmaps.Set aggressive and clear goals and remove all roadblocks for the team to achieve them.Working seamlessly and collaboratively with stakeholders across Aledade to achieve business outcomes.Work closely with engineering leaders to drive engineering excellence in our processes and systems.Minimum Qualifications:BS/BTech (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field required.10+ years of production-level experience as an engineer and technical lead building highly scalable and reliable software. 5+ years of managerial experience building and leading technical engineering teams.Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or AbilitiesYou have experience in attracting, hiring, and coaching world-class engineers including performance management.You have experience in taking ownership of the technology decisions, while delegating and empowering team members.You have experience communicating analysis and establishing confidence among audiences who do not share your disciplinary background or training.You have strong communication and relationship building skills, with experience influencing and aligning multiple stakeholders.Domain Specific Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:Strategic Vision: Proven ability to craft and execute a strategic vision for an AI/ML-focused team, particularly in applying AI-enabled workflows in healthcare/enterprise settings
Experience in aligning day-to-day AI/ML development efforts with long-term strategic goals.Technical Expertise:7+ years of experience in machine learning related technologies, with a strong preference for Python.Extensive experience in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and maintainable AI/ML platform architectures.Proficiency in distributed systems, microservices, containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), model training infrastructure, orchestration tools, and MLOps principles.Planning and Communication: Demonstrated experience in translating business objectives into technological roadmaps, aligning short-term actions with long-term strategic goals, and effectively communicating these plans to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Skilled at aligning short-term AI/ML initiatives with long-term strategic goals and communicating these plans effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Research Orientation: Familiarity with current AI/ML research trends and the ability to translate published advancements into practical healthcare applications.Mentorship: Proven track record of mentoring and developing AI/ML talent within engineering teams.Collaborative Leadership: Exceptional skills in working effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, data scientists, and clinical staff.Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform engineering and research roadmaps, resource allocation, and strategic planning.Business Acumen: Ability to prioritize AI/ML platform features that meet business needs while maintaining security, scalability, and performance.Startup experience: Understanding of the fast-paced, dynamic environment of a startup is highly valuable.Who We Are:Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care
We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care
Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of payers, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model
Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives, and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy
If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.What Does This Mean for You?At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn
You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many rolesHealth, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners Robust time off plan 21 days of PTO in your first year 2 Paid Volunteer Days & 11 paid holidays12 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents6 weeks paid sabbatical after 6 years of serviceEducational Assistant Program & Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program401(K) with up to 4% matchStock optionsAnd much more!At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work
Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.Privacy Policy: By applying for this job, you agree to Aledade's Applicant Privacy Policy available at
or from our headquarters office in Bethesda, MD.Primary Duties:Build a high performing team by hiring and nurturing engineering talent.Strong technical leadership - drive technical solutioning and building roadmaps.Set aggressive and clear goals and remove all roadblocks for the team to achieve them.Working seamlessly and collaboratively with stakeholders across Aledade to achieve business outcomes.Work closely with engineering leaders to drive engineering excellence in our processes and systems.Minimum Qualifications:BS/BTech (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field required.10+ years of production-level experience as an engineer and technical lead building highly scalable and reliable software. 5+ years of managerial experience building and leading technical engineering teams.Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or AbilitiesYou have experience in attracting, hiring, and coaching world-class engineers including performance management.You have experience in taking ownership of the technology decisions, while delegating and empowering team members.You have experience communicating analysis and establishing confidence among audiences who do not share your disciplinary background or training.You have strong communication and relationship building skills, with experience influencing and aligning multiple stakeholders.Domain Specific Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:Strategic Vision: Proven ability to craft and execute a strategic vision for an AI/ML-focused team, particularly in applying AI-enabled workflows in healthcare/enterprise settings
Experience in aligning day-to-day AI/ML development efforts with long-term strategic goals.Technical Expertise:7+ years of experience in machine learning related technologies, with a strong preference for Python.Extensive experience in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and maintainable AI/ML platform architectures.Proficiency in distributed systems, microservices, containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), model training infrastructure, orchestration tools, and MLOps principles.Planning and Communication: Demonstrated experience in translating business objectives into technological roadmaps, aligning short-term actions with long-term strategic goals, and effectively communicating these plans to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Skilled at aligning short-term AI/ML initiatives with long-term strategic goals and communicating these plans effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Research Orientation: Familiarity with current AI/ML research trends and the ability to translate published advancements into practical healthcare applications.Mentorship: Proven track record of mentoring and developing AI/ML talent within engineering teams.Collaborative Leadership: Exceptional skills in working effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, data scientists, and clinical staff.Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform engineering and research roadmaps, resource allocation, and strategic planning.Business Acumen: Ability to prioritize AI/ML platform features that meet business needs while maintaining security, scalability, and performance.Startup experience: Understanding of the fast-paced, dynamic environment of a startup is highly valuable.Who We Are:Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care
We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care
Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of payers, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model
Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives, and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy
If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.What Does This Mean for You?At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn
You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many rolesHealth, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners Robust time off plan 21 days of PTO in your first year 2 Paid Volunteer Days & 11 paid holidays12 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents6 weeks paid sabbatical after 6 years of serviceEducational Assistant Program & Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program401(K) with up to 4% matchStock optionsAnd much more!At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work
Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.Privacy Policy: By applying for this job, you agree to Aledade's Applicant Privacy Policy available at
