Senior AI Engineer (Portugal-based Remote/Hybrid)

Senior AI Engineer (Portugal-based Remote/Hybrid)

Company: Sword Health
Location: Porto, Portugal (Portugal-based, remote/hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time

About Sword Health:

Sword Health is shifting healthcare from human-first to AI-first through its AI Care platform, making world-class healthcare available anytime, anywhere, while significantly reducing costs for payers, self-insured employers, national health systems, and other healthcare organizations. Since 2020, more than 700,000 members across three continents have completed 10 million AI sessions, helping Sword's 1,000+ enterprise clients avoid over $1 billion in unnecessary healthcare costs. Backed by 42 clinical studies and over 44 patents, Sword Health has raised more than $500 million from leading investors, including Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Transformation Capital, and Founders Fund.

The Internal AI Solutions Team:

The Internal AI Solutions Team leads the transformation of the company's internal processes through Generative AI, enhancing how we work across the organization. By equipping teams like Finance, Commercial, and Talent with AI-powered tools and techniques, this team empowers departments to expand their reach and impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Implementing and optimizing AI-driven solutions to improve internal operations and workflows
• Translating strategic objectives into functional software applications
• Handling both front-end and back-end development tasks, ensuring seamless integration and performance across the tech stack
• Proactively identifying and resolving technical challenges to enhance system functionality and user experience

What you need to have:

• At least 3 years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer, with strong hands-on proficiency in JavaScript (React, Node.js) and Python
• Proficiency in SQL
• Hands-on experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) or open-source models
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), particularly for deploying and managing AI-powered applications
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into internal tools (e.g., Slack bots, internal dashboards, or workflow assistants)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach to process improvement
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

What we would love to see:

• Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and integrating structured/unstructured data into LLM workflows
• Practical experience building or orchestrating AI agents
• Understanding of AI governance principles

Portugal - Sword Benefits & Perks:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Meal allowance
• Equity shares
• Remote work allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Discretionary vacation

Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must possess a valid EU visa and be based in Portugal.