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Support fighter platform avionics subsystem integration including fire control, stores management, pilot displays, Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS), data links ...

Canvas

Test Engineer - Air-to-Ground

Eglin, FL

... fire, and advanced munitions. The candidate should have a working knowledge of airborne weapon ... Test Pilot School graduate or Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) graduate desired. Security Clearance:

NICE

Senior Solutions Architect

Drive complex projects from pilot/Proof of Concept (PoC) to full implementation, ensuring scalable ... fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 ...

NICE

CX Outbound Solution Engineer

And if you're like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire ... Lead proof-of-value (PoV) and pilot implementations focused on outbound use cases. * Deep knowledge ...

NICE

Solution Architect

$64.50 - $85/hr

Drive complex projects from pilot/Proof of Concept (PoC) to full implementation, ensuring scalable ... fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 ...

System Studies and Simulation, Inc.

KBFS - provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft ... M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle * Stryker family of vehicles * Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) * Knowledge ...

System Studies and Simulation, Inc.

KBFS - provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft ... Candidate requires working knowledge of fire control subsystems, target acquisition sensors, optics ...

System Studies and Simulation, Inc.

KBFS - provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft ... Support main armament systems, fire control, day and thermal optics, active, passive, and reactive ...

NICE

Forward Deployed Engineer

And if you're like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire ... You'll have full ownership of the entire AI agent lifecycle, steering projects from early pilot ...

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Senior Director, AI Transformation

And if you're like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire ... pilots that never land, and integrations that take three times longer than the vendor said

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What are fire fighting pilots?

Fire fighting pilots are specialized aviators trained to operate aircraft in support of wildfire suppression and emergency response. They fly planes or helicopters equipped to drop water, fire retardant, or transport firefighters and equipment to affected areas. Their work is critical in containing and controlling wildfires, especially in hard-to-reach locations. Fire fighting pilots often work for government agencies, private contractors, or firefighting organizations and require advanced piloting skills and rigorous safety training.

What is the difference between Fire Fighting Pilot vs Helicopter Pilot?

AspectFire Fighting PilotHelicopter Pilot
Required CertificationsCommercial Pilot License, specific firefighting trainingCommercial Pilot License, various helicopter ratings
Work EnvironmentFirefighting missions, often in remote or hazardous areasVarious industries including transport, construction, tourism
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, emergency servicesPrivate companies, airlines, construction firms
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding firefighting-specific helicopter rolesGeneral helicopter operations

Fire Fighting Pilots specialize in aerial firefighting, requiring specific firefighting training and certifications. They operate primarily in emergency scenarios to combat wildfires. Helicopter Pilots have broader roles across various industries, often with different certifications. While both roles involve piloting helicopters, Fire Fighting Pilots focus on emergency response in hazardous environments, whereas Helicopter Pilots may work in transportation, construction, or tourism sectors.

What are some common challenges faced by fire fighting pilots during wildfire operations?

Fire fighting pilots often face rapidly changing weather, limited visibility due to smoke, and unpredictable fire behavior during wildfire operations. Navigating mountainous terrain and flying at low altitudes require strong piloting skills and constant vigilance. Effective communication and coordination with ground crews and other aircraft are crucial for safety and mission success. Additionally, pilots must manage fatigue and stress, especially during extended fire seasons with long hours.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Fire Fighting Pilot, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fire Fighting Pilot, you need an advanced pilot’s license (such as a commercial or airline transport pilot certificate), extensive flight hours, and specialized training in aerial firefighting operations. Familiarity with firefighting aircraft systems, GPS navigation, and fire suppression technologies is critical, along with certifications like the FAA Part 137 for agricultural aircraft operations. Exceptional situational awareness, decision-making under pressure, and teamwork skills set outstanding pilots apart. These competencies are vital for ensuring safety, effective fire suppression, and coordination with ground crews during high-risk emergency missions.
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Technical Lead - AI & Data Science

Technical Lead - AI & Data Science

DaVita, Inc.

Denver, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

DaVita rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 1,147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

450th of 872 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Posting Date
04/20/2026
2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America
Technical Lead - AI & Data Science
The Technical Lead is a critical hybrid role responsible for driving the technical delivery of high-impact AI and Data Intelligence initiatives. This position requires a "player-coach" mindset: you will provide high-level architectural and technical guidance and oversight across multiple concurrent projects while remaining deeply hands-on-writing code, building pipelines, and solving complex technical challenges alongside the team.
You will serve as the technical anchor for the team, ensuring that solutions and products are scalable, secure, and aligned with DaVita's reference architecture on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership & Oversight (50%)
  • Multi-Project Delivery: Oversee the technical execution of multiple workstreams simultaneously (e.g., AI/ML product development and deployment, data pipeline modernization, and GenAI pilots). Ensure technical decisions align with project timelines and business value.
  • Architecture & Design: Define and validate system architectures for AI applications, ensuring they meet non-functional requirements (scalability, reliability, security). Lead technical design reviews and approve solution patterns (e.g., RAG architectures, Event-driven pipelines).
  • Guidance & Mentorship: Mentor Senior Developers, Data Scientists, and Engineers. Conduct code reviews to ensure best practices in software engineering, CI/CD, and testing are followed.
  • Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with Product Managers and Business Stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into technical specifications and roadmaps.

2. Hands-On Engineering (50%)
  • Core Development: Actively contribute code to critical paths of the project. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines, API services, etc.
  • AI/ML Implementation: Operationalize machine learning models using Vertex AI, building automated pipelines, and integrating models into clinical workflows (e.g., within CWOW or OneView).
  • Troubleshooting: Dive into code to resolve critical production issues ("fire-fighting") and perform root cause analysis for complex incidents.

Qualifications
Required Technical Skills (The "Must-Haves")
  • Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, specifically Vertex AI, BigQuery, Cloud Composer (Airflow), Cloud Run, GKE (Kubernetes), and Cloud Storage.
  • Programming: Advanced proficiency in Python (for AI/Data) and SQL.
  • AI & ML Ops: Experience with Vertex AI, LLM orchestration (LangChain/etc.), and MLOps practices (model monitoring, feature stores, automated retraining).
  • DevOps: Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and Terraform.

Experience & Education
  • Experience: 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering or related areas, with at least 2+ years in a Technical Lead or Principal Engineer capacity.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Key Competencies
  • Multi-Tasking: Proven ability to context-switch effectively between overseeing high-level strategy for one project and debugging code for another.
  • Communication: Ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to non-technical leadership and define "the how" clearly to developers.
  • Resilience: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift; demonstrates a "can-do" attitude to unblock the team.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
  • A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
  • Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
  • Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
  • Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
  • A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
  • Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

About Information Technology
The Information Technology Department designs, develops and maintains software programs required to keep DaVita on the leading edge of medical technology. DaVita's Information Technology Department has both clinic facing and non-clinic facing subgroups that provide our clinician teammates the tools to provide quality patient care. DaVita IT utilizes designers, developers, system architects, project managers, application architects, nurses, trainers and many more professionals to incorporate the technology needs of our clinicians, business and physician customers.
Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."
Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.
To learn more about our Village and the world of dialysis, click here.
What We'll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
  • Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
  • Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
  • Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

#LI-SM5
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $98,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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DaVita is a healthcare company that provides compassionate, quality healthcare. The company’s mission is to be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice. DaVita serves more than 200,000 dialysis patients in 10 countries outside the U.S. and has over 55,000 teammates in the U.S. Since 2011, DaVita teammates have donated $11 million to local nonprofits and have volunteered over 180,000 hours since 2006. DaVita has been on Fortune’s list of the world’s most admired companies for 15 years in a row.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Denver, CO, US

Year founded

1994

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