Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer
lyrahealth· Data Science and Machine Learning
About this role
About Lyra Health
Lyra Health is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.
We are looking for an experienced Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer who is eager to build the backend services for our AI/ML product features that make a significant impact within the organization. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about taking ownership of their work and spearheading cross-functional projects.
Lyra is for you if you
Thrive on working with brilliant teammates to solve complex, meaningful problems
Are passionate about making a social impact and supporting people at their most challenging moments
Enjoy cross-functional collaboration with therapists, data scientists, engineers and product managers
In this role, you will
Be part of a team working on building our machine learning and generative AI backend services that will support the many ML/AI product features.
Create the necessary backend infrastructure to enable scalable, resilient and highly performant solutions
Deploy and manage various applications in production
And of course, you will be coding every day!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer role at lyrahealth?
The listed salary for this Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer position at lyrahealth is USD 143K–197K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer position at lyrahealth located?
This Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer role at lyrahealth is based in United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer role at lyrahealth full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer role in the Data Science and Machine Learning department at lyrahealth.
Which team or department does the Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer at lyrahealth belong to?
This Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer position is part of the Data Science and Machine Learning department at lyrahealth. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer position at lyrahealth?
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When was the Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer job at lyrahealth posted?
This Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer position at lyrahealth was posted on Jul 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior AI/ML Backend Engineer
lyrahealth · 💰 USD 143K–197K
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