MediaAlpha

Applied AI Software Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$260kDetected 7 days ago

PythonVector DatabasesAWSCloud PlatformsMachine LearningLLMsRAGProperty & Casualty

About the role

You will be accountable for end-to-end systems: owning strategy, architecture, implementation, and operations.

Design and implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, tool-use patterns, and multi-step reasoning workflows.
Drive architectural decisions balancing capability, cost, latency, and maintainability.
Work directly with stakeholders to define product capabilities and develop new features and integrations.
You will collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to deliver intelligent systems that solve real business problems.
Our philosophy and actions are built on the premise that as an employer and citizens of our communities, we can create opportunities for lasting change.

9+ years of experience in software development.
Experience with RAG architectures, including vector databases, embedding models, and retrieval strategies.
Practical prompt engineering skills with demonstrated ability to iterate and evaluate quality.
Familiarity with core ML concepts (classification, evaluation metrics, embeddings) and the judgment to know when traditional ML approaches outperform LLM-based solutions.
Experience with agent frameworks and tool-use patterns (MCP, function calling, etc.).
Experience collaborating with engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to articulate and communicate clearly, concisely, and thoughtfully.
B.S. required, preferably in a technical discipline (e.g., computer science).

We are excited to offer a total base compensation of $170,000 to $260,000 per year for this position based on experience and qualifications.
Annual bonus program and participation in our Restricted Stock Unit program

The company provides industry-leading solutions designed to reach consumers shopping within high-consideration categories such as property and casualty insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and more.
Annual bonus program and participation in our Restricted Stock Unit program
100% Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for you, your dependents, and spouse or registered domestic partner
100% Employer paid long term disability, and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions to help you plan for your future
Open Paid Time Off policy with a Birthday Hookie day off, 13 holidays, and 5 Recharge days

We are an intentionally small organization, designed for agility, speed, and workability.

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