Backend AI / Document Processing Engineer

Overview: We?re seeking a highly skilled Backend AI / Document Processing Engineer to help build and scale a document intelligence pipeline that transforms complex benefits content into AI-ready data. This role will initially focus on document ingestion and processing before expanding to core AI capability development and workflow automation. You?ll work in a fast-paced, R&D-style environment with high autonomy, direct collaboration, and rapid iteration cycles.

Core Mission:
? Build the document intelligence pipeline for AI-ready content.
? Transition to developing AI-driven workflows and enhancing core intelligent automation capabilities.

Responsibilities:
Weeks 1?9 Focus:
? Automate document ingestion from multiple formats (PDF, DOCX, HTML).
? Develop intelligent chunking strategies for different document types.
? Implement quality scoring and validation pipelines.
? Enable cross-document reference mapping.

Weeks 10?12 Focus:
? Build intent classification for action detection.
? Develop workflow orchestration frameworks and integrate with task/reminder services.
? Create and maintain an action capability registry.

Required Qualifications:
? Python / FastAPI development ? building high-performance async services.
? Document processing ? OCR, PDF extraction, table parsing, and document structure understanding.
? Vector databases ? experience with pgvector or similar (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate).
? LLM integration ? LangChain, prompt engineering, and RAG pipelines.
? Data pipeline architecture ? queue systems, batch processing, and quality validation.

Preferred Qualifications:
? Experience with Unstructured.io or similar document processing frameworks
? Knowledge of insurance/benefits document formats (SPDs, SBCs)
? Workflow orchestration tools (Temporal, Airflow)
? HIPAA/compliance experience


Benefits:

York Solutions Offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time employees:

• BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
  
• Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
  
• Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
  
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
  
• John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match
  
• Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
  
• Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
  
• Strong fun and teamwork environment
  
• Learning, development, and career growth