Thorne · 1 month ago
Principal Engineer: AI/ML Innovation- REMOTE
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expThorne Research Inc is dedicated to delivering science-backed health solutions and is seeking a Principal Engineer focused on AI/ML innovation. This role involves leading the development of advanced AI and machine learning solutions to enhance personalization and wellness initiatives, bridging the gap between science, data, and engineering.
Dietary SupplementsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsNutrition
Responsibilities
Provides technical leadership across various application types, architectures, and software-development methodologies, offering strategic direction, and design leadership on complex engineering challenges
Collaborates with Science, Data, and Product teams to prototype and validate AI/ML models using Python, FastAPI, and modern orchestration frameworks
Leads efforts to productionize machine learning prototypes, ensuring scalability, reproducibility, and performance
Designs and deploys ML pipelines and inference services using TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or XGBoost
Develops and optimizes agentic LLM pipelines, RAG workflows, and semantic search using OpenSearch, Bedrock, and other vector databases
Partners closely with IT and DevOps to operationalize innovation in a secure and compliant manner
Integrates LLM and generative AI APIs (OpenAI, Bedrock, Anthropic, etc.) into production systems
Mentors junior engineers and data scientists on best practices in experimentation, deployment, and observability
Actively participates in required training, development programs, and electives as suit one’s needs, and supports colleagues, trainers, and management as appropriate with these efforts
Promotes the Company’s Mission and Values, including an accountable, innovative, and results-oriented culture that promotes customer service, openness, teamwork, mutual trust, and respect
Qualification
Required
7+ years of software or ML engineering experience, with 2+ years in production AI/ML deployment
Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
Advanced Python skills, including FastAPI, async microservices, and ML infrastructure development
Hands-on experience with AWS AI/ML services (Bedrock, ECS, Lambda, OpenSearch, CloudWatch)
Deep understanding of vector databases, retrieval architectures, and embedding pipelines
Strong MLOps experience (CI/CD, model registry, reproducibility, automated deployment)
Develops and delivers on assigned objectives within requested timeframes
Works cooperatively with executives and senior managers in other departments
Possesses good interpersonal skills engages others in a positive manner
Possesses strong attention to detail
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
Raises issues and concerns promptly
Documents and presents work in a clear and concise manner
Works independently with minimal direction and oversight
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred but not required
Background in health tech, wellness, or regulated environments (DSHEA, HIPAA) is a plus
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Company- paid life insurance
401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
Gym membership reimbursement
Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
Company
Thorne
We’re a team of dreamers, scientists, doctors, and health enthusiasts – all working toward the same goal – helping every individual discover and achieve their best possible health.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-02-25Acquired
2018-07-09Series Unknown
2010-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Colin Watts
Chief Executive Officer
Bob Rountree, MD
Chief Medical Officer
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