Hybrid AI Developer, Principal bei Blue Shield of California Group

Your Work

In this role, you will:

AI System Development & Integration

• Design and implement autonomous AI agents to perform core InfoSec, Risk, and ISM functions.
• Integrate AI models with existing platforms (SIEM, GRC, IAM, cloud infrastructure).
• Build scalable, reusable AI components and orchestration frameworks.

Security & Risk Intelligence

• Develop AI-driven mechanisms for continuous risk assessment and predictive threat modeling.
• Enable real-time decision support and automated incident response.
• Apply LLMs and multi-agent systems to enhance security workflows.

Enterprise Enablement

• Partner with business units to identify opportunities for agentic AI adoption.
• Support change management and enterprise readiness for AI integration.
• Contribute to AI governance, ethical use, and compliance frameworks.

Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Prototype and test novel AI approaches to improve operational resilience.
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies and their implications for cybersecurity.
• Advocate for AI-first thinking across the organization.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, IT, Product, Engineering, HR) to align AI initiatives.
• Support external engagements with regulators, auditors, and partners.
• Ensure consistent messaging and alignment across internal and external communications.

• Requires a college degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, with a focus on agentic systems or autonomous workflows.
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and LLM frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, etc.).
• Experience integrating AI with cloud platforms (full gitops), enterprise security and IT service management tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Experience building AI agents for security operations or GRC automation.
• Familiarity with vector databases, RAG pipelines, and semantic search.
• Background in healthcare technology or other regulated industries.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53 & AI 100-1, OWASP GenAI Security Project, ISO 27001, etc.), and compliance standards.

About Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies

Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors.    
 
Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company. 

Stellarus’ vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus’ objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California’s vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members.   

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Our Values: 

At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings.

Our Workplace Model:

At Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose – whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach – by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce.

Two Ways of Working:

• Hybrid (Default): Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above). Exceptions:

o   Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.

o   Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.

o   For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.

• On-Site: Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.