AI Product Engineer

About this role

Pelago is seeking a Product Engineer to join their team in New York, NY, focusing on enhancing substance use management through innovative technology. This role emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and end-to-end ownership of product areas, ensuring high-quality outcomes in a regulated healthcare environment.

What you'll do

• Own product areas from concept to delivery and iteration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve member outcomes
• Build secure and well-tested software across various platforms
• Validate solutions using data, experimentation, and user feedback
• Communicate effectively in ambiguous environments
• Enhance AI-native development practices and engineering systems

What they're looking for

• Strong technical skills across the stack
• Proficiency with AI tooling
• Ability to operate in ambiguous situations
• Collaborative problem-solving skills
• Focus on member safety and privacy
• Experience in regulated environments

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a significant health impact
• High autonomy and ownership
• Collaborative work environment
• Hybrid work model (3 days in NYC office)
• Supportive company culture
• Participation in innovative health solutions

Likely interview questions

• Tell us about a time you owned a problem end-to-end from discovery to production. How did you approach the ambiguity, and what would you do differently?
• Describe your experience building systems where reliability and safety are critical. How do you balance speed with quality in a regulated or high-stakes environment?