Senior AI Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 4, 2026.
About Us :
Redica Systems is a SaaS start-up serving more than 200 customers within the life science sector, with a specific focus on Pharmaceuticals and MedTech. Our workforce is distributed globally, with headquarters in Pleasanton, CA.
Redica's data analytics platform empowers companies to improve product quality and navigate evolving regulations. Using proprietary processes, we harness one of the industry's most comprehensive datasets, sourced from hundreds of health agencies and the Freedom of Information Act.
Our customers use Redica Systems to more effectively and efficiently manage their inspection preparation, monitor their supplier quality, and perform regulatory surveillance.
The Role :
Were looking for an experienced Full-stack Developer to join our AI team as we continue to develop the first-of-its-kind AI-driven Quality and Regulatory Intelligence (QRI) platform for the life sciences industry.
Core Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with the Product Team to understand and solidify business requirements and use cases for AI Applications
- Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of the Backend APIs (Python, FastAPI) for Generative AI functionalities
- Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of Frontend UI (React, NextJS) for AI Applications
- Contribute to designing the AWS architecture and service stack to host the Frontend and Backend of AI applications in a fault-tolerant and robust manner
- Develop effective Unit, Integration, and E2E testing strategies for the developed components
- Create clear and concise documentation for the developed components
- Write correct and clean code with minimal guidance and consistently follow developer best practices
- Interface with other engineering teams and ensure clean deployment of AI applications
- Suggest improvements and optimizations to processes and implement them systematically
About you :
- Tech Savvy : Actively adopting and incorporating new tools and frameworks into projects
- Manages Complexity : Proficient in managing complexity, integrating various systems seamlessly
- Plans and Aligns : Able to create and follow a project plan and align tasks with organizational goals
- Collaborates : Able to work effectively with team members and contribute to shared objectives
- Manages Ambiguity : Able to handle ambiguity, adapt to changing requirements
- Engaged : You share our values and possess the essential competencies needed to thrive at Redica, as outlined here : https : //redica.com/about-us/careers/
Qualifications :
- 4-6 years of developer experience in full-stack application development
- Strong experience building frontend UI components with React/NextJS
- Experience designing and building backend APIs in Python (e.g. FastAPI, Flask, Django)
- Knowledge of AWS services required to containerize, host, and orchestrate AI frontend/backend services (ECS, Lambda, EC2, ALB, API Gateway, Cloudfront, etc.)
- Solid understanding of API design best practices
- Hands-on experience in integrating backend APIs with SQL (Postgres/MySQL/Other) and no-SQL databases (DynamoDB/MongoDB/Other)
- Basic understanding of LLMs and Generative AI applications
- Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical degree
Bonus Points :
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts
- Experience building applications with LLMs/Generative AI, RAG
- Familiarity with AI frameworks like Langchain, LangGraph, Llamaindex
- Familiarity with Foundation Model APIs from LLM providers : OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini
Additional Information :
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for AI and full-stack application development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and a dynamic work environment where you can grow and develop your skills.
Top Pharma Companies, Food Manufacturers, MedTech Companies, and Service firms from around the globe rely on Redica Systems to mine and process government inspection, enforcement, and registration data in order to quantify risk signals about their suppliers, identify market opportunities, benchmark against their peers, and prepare for the latest inspection trends. Our data and analytics have been cited by major media outlets such as MSNBC, WSJ, and the Boston Globe.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We believe that diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences is essential to our success. We are always looking for talented individuals who can bring unique skills and perspectives to our team.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills
Python, React.js, FastAPI, Next.js, LLM, Generative AI, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence