Staff AI Engineer
Assured · Palo Alto, CA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $230,000 / year
- Palo Alto, CA
Job highlights
- Build next-gen AI systems for insurance modernization.
- Lead AI engineering with hands-on technical expertise.
- Architect scalable AI infrastructure and production systems.
- Develop LLM-powered APIs and backend services.
- Drive innovation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
About the role
About Assured
Assured is on a mission to modernize insurance. Claims processing (i.e. should we pay this claim?), while often overlooked, is the foundation of the entire industry. It’s currently highly manual, involving phone calls, faxes, and gut instinct, costing tens of billions of dollars a year. We can do better.
At Assured, we provide large insurers with the software solutions they need to win in a modern, technology-driven world. From self-service claim-filing software to backend fraud detection, we’re the engine that powers claims processing for some of the largest insurers in the world.
The challenges we face are deep and diverse, from creating digital experiences that provide comfort and clarity to claimants at their most stressed and vulnerable to orchestrating large-scale ML-driven decision-making on billions of dollars of claims payments, life at Assured is dynamic, collaborative, and rewarding.
The Role
We’re looking for a Staff AI Engineer to help define and build the next generation of AI-powered systems at the core of our platform. You’ll play a hands-on leadership role—architecting scalable solutions, mentoring engineers, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with LLMs and modern development tools.
If you’re passionate about AI, love tackling hard problems, and want to see your work make an immediate impact, we want to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- You’re excited by the idea of transforming industries that have resisted innovation
- You want to build alongside a small, exceptional team solving real, high-stakes problems
- You thrive in fast-moving environments where creativity and ownership matter
- You see being a trailblazer—in our architecture, approach, and culture—as an opportunity, not a challenge
What You’ll Do
- Architect and deliver production-ready AI systems using TypeScript and LangChain.js
- Lead by example—mentor engineers while staying deeply technical and hands-on
- Design scalable infrastructure for AI-driven applications
- Develop and optimize APIs and services that leverage LLM capabilities
- Collaborate with product and research teams to turn ideas into real-world impact
What You Bring
- Proven experience delivering high-quality software and meaningful AI/LLM-driven products
- Deep expertise in TypeScript and modern web development frameworks
- Demonstrated success architecting and scaling AI systems in production
- Strong background in API design and backend development (Python/Django/Flask a plus)
- A track record of technical leadership and driving complex initiatives end-to-end
- Experience With LangChain.js Or Similar LLM Frameworks (preferred)
- An entrepreneurial mindset and a bias toward shipping impactful work
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and equity packages for all employees
- Healthcare Plan: Platinum medical, dental, and vision
- Free life insurance: Including long-term disability & short-term disability
- Unlimited PTO: Uncapped vacation days & paid holidays
- Family Leave: Maternity & paternity
- 401(k) Contribution: Assured contributes 3% of your income, even if you don't contribute
- WFH Benefits: Lunch on us 2x/week, monthly phone stipend & other home office perks
- Health FSAs & HSAs: Pre-tax accounts for out-of-pocket medical expenses
- Team events & Offsites: We're remote, but we regularly get together
Important Note on Scams: We have been made aware of individuals falsely posing as recruiters from Assured Insurance Technologies Inc. Please note that we only contact candidates from official @assured.claims email addresses and all interviews are conducted through verified company channels. If you are unsure whether a message is legitimate, please contact us directly at recruiting-ops@assured.claims before sharing any personal information
Our Commitment:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Key skills/competency
- Staff AI Engineer
- AI Systems
- LLMs
- TypeScript
- LangChain.js
- Scalable Infrastructure
- API Design
- Backend Development
- Technical Leadership
- Software Engineering
Skills & topics
- Staff AI Engineer
- AI Engineering
- LLM Development
- TypeScript
- LangChain.js
- System Architecture
- Backend Development
- Insurance Tech
- Machine Learning
- Software Engineering
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI/LLM product delivery, TypeScript, and technical leadership experience.
- Showcase your LLM expertise: Emphasize experience with LangChain.js or similar frameworks.
- Demonstrate leadership: Detail your track record in driving complex initiatives end-to-end.
- Understand the domain: Research how Assured is modernizing the insurance industry.
- Prepare for technical deep dives: Be ready to discuss AI system architecture and scaling.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Staff AI Engineer at Assured?
- As a Staff AI Engineer at Assured, you will define and build the next generation of AI-powered systems, architect scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and push the boundaries of LLM capabilities. You will also design scalable infrastructure, develop and optimize APIs, and collaborate with product and research teams.
- What technologies are central to the Staff AI Engineer role at Assured?
- The role heavily emphasizes TypeScript and modern web development frameworks. Experience with LLMs and frameworks like LangChain.js is crucial. Strong background in API design and backend development, particularly with Python/Django/Flask, is also highly valued.
- What kind of impact can I expect to make as a Staff AI Engineer at Assured?
- You'll have a direct impact by transforming the insurance industry, which has historically resisted innovation. Your work will power core AI-driven systems for large insurers, affecting billions of dollars in claims payments and improving claimant experiences.
- How does Assured support its remote employees?
- Assured offers several WFH benefits including lunch twice a week, a monthly phone stipend, and other home office perks. They also facilitate team events and offsites to foster connection among their remote team.
- What is Assured's approach to diversity and inclusion?
- Assured is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate based on protected characteristics and ensure reasonable accommodation is provided for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.
- How can I ensure my application stands out for the Staff AI Engineer position at Assured?
- To make your application stand out, clearly highlight your proven experience in delivering AI/LLM-driven products, your deep expertise in TypeScript, and your demonstrated success in architecting and scaling AI systems in production. Any track record of technical leadership will also be beneficial.
- What is the compensation range for the Staff AI Engineer role at Assured?
- The compensation range for this Staff AI Engineer position at Assured is $210,000 to $230,000 annually.