Senior Staff AI Engineer

Company 

Credit Genie is a mobile-first financial wellness platform designed to help individuals take control of their financial future. We leverage artificial intelligence to provide personalized insights and are building a financial ecosystem by offering tools and services that provide instant access to cash, and building credit. Our goal is to empower every customer to achieve long-term financial stability.

Founded in 2019 by Ed Harycki, former Swift Capital Founder (acquired by PayPal 2017). Backed by Khosla Ventures and led by industry pioneers from companies such as; PayPal, Square, and Cash App, we are well positioned to build the future of inclusive finance through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions.

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and pragmatic AI tech lead to design and deliver AI systems for both internal and customer-facing applications. You will be working out of our brand new office in New York City.

What You'll Do

• Set the company’s AI roadmap in collaboration with our leadership.

• Work in collaboration with a growing team of AI Engineers on the design and execution of AI Proof Of Concepts (POCs).

• Collaborate with Product leaders and Engineers from other teams to productionize successful POCs.

• Set and maintain high development standards for the team.

• Have fun experimenting with new technologies and staying up to date with the latest developments in the field (e.g., through conferences, professional networks, …).

Requirements 

• A PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, …) and 4+ years of experience building Machine Learning and AI systems OR Master degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience building Machine Learning and AI systems.

• Proficiency in Python and modern libraries (e.g., Pydantic, FastAPI, …).

• Proficiency in Machine Learning and AI libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, …) and ecosystems (e.g., HuggingFace).

• Proficiency in AI agent frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, CrewAI, …).

• Proficiency in software development best practices (version control, testing, CI/CD, …).

• Working knowledge of cloud development (e.g., familiar with any of AWS, Azure, GCP).

Nice to Have 

• Working knowledge of Kubernetes or other container solutions.

• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK, …).

• Familiarity with other languages (e.g., TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, Rust, …).

Benefits and Perks

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive offering of benefits and perks that promote better financial, mental, and physical wellness.

We believe working alongside each other in person is the best way to build a great product and foster a strong company culture. Our expectation is that employees are in the office five days a week, allowing for optimal collaboration, inclusivity, and productivity. At the same time, we understand that life happens and recognize the importance of flexibility. We are committed to supporting our employees when circumstances arise that require remote work or adjusted schedules. Our goal is to ensure everyone can effectively balance personal and professional responsibilities while maintaining our collaborative and productive environment.

Here are some highlights of our benefits and perks offerings, feel free to ask your recruiting partner for more details on our comprehensive offering for employees.

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents on your first day of employment. 

• Monthly fitness reimbursement up to $100 or a full membership to LifeTime Fitness

• 401(k) with a 2.5% match and immediate vesting 

• Meal program for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Life and accidental insurance

• Flexible PTO

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation and rewards package at Credit Genie. You may also be eligible to participate in the bonus and equity programs. You will also have access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, short & long term disability insurance, life insurance, and flexible PTO along with many other benefits and perks.

Credit Genie is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer where we welcome and celebrate differences. We are committed to providing a workspace that is safe and inclusive, where everyone feels supported, connected, and inspired to do their best work. If you require any accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please inform us of your needs when we contact you to schedule an interview.

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