DaVita Kidney Care · 2 days ago
AI Senior Technical Lead (IT)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $183K/yr
10+ years expDaVita Kidney Care is seeking a highly skilled Senior AI Tech Lead to drive business-focused innovation through the operationalization of Large Language Models and cloud infrastructure development. This role involves building enterprise-scale platforms, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align AI adoption with business strategy.
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Responsibilities
Build and maintain Enterprise Feature Stores and real-time data lakes (BigQuery, Pub/Sub) to streamline predictive modeling and NLP workflows
Design and implement resilient, secure multi-cloud architectures (GCP and Azure) using Terraform (IaC) to support high-availability AI operations
Operationalize ML models using Python, PySpark, and Kafka for both batch and real-time inference
Leverage advanced orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, and Vertex AI Agent Builder to develop sophisticated agentic AI solutions
Integrate secure inference APIs via gateways like APIGEE to ensure enterprise-grade connectivity
Implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for automated model training, deployment, and seamless rollback capabilities
Standardize LLMOps and MLOps observability practices using tools like LangSmith and Arize platforms
Coordinate complex data and ML workflows using Cloud Composer (Airflow)
Collaborate with data scientists to understand model objectives and translate them into technical specifications, applying appropriate Foundational models and frameworks to optimize effectiveness, response time and cost for various use cases
Deploy AI models into multiple environments using CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems
Automate infrastructure provisioning and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
Establish strong observability and data governance using tools like Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Splunk or Arize to monitor pipeline health and model behavior
Evaluate and integrate AI vendors (e.g., Snorkel, H2O.ai, Data Robot) for scalability, security, and cost-efficiency
Ensure all deployments adhere to Responsible AI and compliance standards within regulated financial or retail environments
Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) and pilots in controlled lab environments to validate emerging AI technologies
Partner with cross-functional teams, including Data Science, Risk, Security, and Product, to align AI adoption with business strategy
Provide technical mentorship to offshore and onshore engineering teams, ensuring high-performance standards and SLA compliance
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure setups, model development processes, and deployment workflows
Establish and promote best practices for AI management and model development within the team
Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations
Work with security teams to address vulnerabilities and maintain a secure environment for AI operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in cloud infrastructure management
Strong understanding of Large Language Models and experience in model development and deployment
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience in GCP, Vertex AI, MLOps and Terraform strongly preferred
Familiarity in using AutoML platforms such as Vertex AI AutoML, DataRobot and Open-source platforms such as Snorkel and H2O.ai
Nice to have Certification on Google Cloud platform such as GCP Cloud Engineer and /or GenAI leader
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
Company
DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita means “to give life,” reflecting our proud history as leaders in dialysis—an essential, life-sustaining treatment for those living with end stage kidney disease (ESKD).
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$2.5B2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Javier Rodriguez
CEO
Joel Ackerman
Chief Financial Officer
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