• We are seeking an expert in agent design, planning, and control to develop and evaluate agents that can set, adapt, and execute goals in dynamic, real-world environments
• You’ll contribute to the scientific and engineering foundations that make AI agents reliable, interpretable, and robust across long-horizon tasks
• Responsibilities Architect goal setting and goal decomposition mechanisms for autonomous agents operating in uncertain or open-ended environments
• Design and implement dynamic planning systems (e.g., hierarchical planning, curriculum learning, scratchpad/self-refinement loops)Collaborate on memory, tool-use, and feedback-loop designs enabling multi-step, self-directed agent behavior
• Develop evaluation frameworks for alignment with human intent, consistency, progress against long-horizon objectives
• Prototype agents that interface with APIs, MCP servers, search engines, databases, or real-world actuators to pursue goals safely and efficiency
• Explore mechanisms to detect and mitigate goal misalignment, looping behavior, or undesirable emergent strategies

Work across teams to integrate goal alignment with safety, alignment, and operational reliability mechanisms

• Technical skills Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data analysis/data mining tools
• Experience with language modeling with transformers

Experience with symbolic planning, causal reasoning, and model-based RLExperience with large-scale ETLUse your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications Master's Degree and 4+ years of experience in research/ML engineering or an applied research scientist position preferably with a focus on developing production-ready AI solutions2+ years of experience leading development of AI/ML systems

• Demonstrated experience shipping autonomous, or semi-autonomous agents in production or simulation
• Experience with LLM-based agents with scratchpad/self-reflection or hierarchical task decomposition
• Understanding of autonomy risk mitigation strategies, including off-switch protocols, or bounded rationality

Work at Home GuidanceTo ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested

Experience with machine learning frameworks like Pytorch, Jax, LangChain, LangGraph or AutoGenExperience with high performance, large-scale ML systems

• Health benefits effective day 1Annual Incentive Plan401K - Excellent company matchWell-being program
• Paid Volunteer Time OffIf you share our passion for helping people, we likely have the right place for you at Humana
• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting
• The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$142,300 - $195,700 per year
• This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan
• This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance
• Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being
• Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work

Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities