Lead research and development efforts in AI/ML applications for financial services, including document intelligence and automated decisioning systems
Architect end-to-end AI solutions from model design to scalable deployment using modern frameworks
Drive technical innovation through experimentation with cutting-edge methods including retrieval-augmented generation, multi-agent systems, and transformer architectures
Establish and maintain deployment pipelines for AI model implementation and monitoring
Lead complex AI projects from conception to production, including solution architecture and system design
Coordinate cross-functional teams including ML engineers, backend developers, data scientists, and business stakeholders
Develop project roadmaps, load planning, and optimization strategies for AI implementations
Ensure smooth integration from prototyping to production environments
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of applied innovation and technical excellence
Guide team members in understanding AI/ML concepts and their business applications
Provide technical leadership in algorithm selection, model evaluation, and best practices
Support professional development through code reviews, technical writing, and knowledge sharing
Qualifications
Required
10+ years of professional software development or relevant research experience with strong Python background
3+ years of hands-on AI/ML engineering experience in production environments
Expert-level Python proficiency
Experience with JavaScript, SQL, and web technologies
Proficiency with PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, HuggingFace Transformers, and LangChain
Experience with FastAPI, Django, Flask, and RESTful API design and development
Experience with PostgreSQL, data processing pipelines, and ETL processes
Expertise in NLP, computer vision, retrieval-augmented generation, and multi-agent systems
Proven track record of leading technical teams and complex AI projects
Experience with full-stack development and system integration
Background in mentoring and developing technical talent
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work effectively in both collaborative and independent environments
Strategic thinking with focus on business impact and ROI
Commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving AI landscape
Preferred
Publications or research contributions in AI/ML conferences or journals
Experience in financial services or regulated industries
Experience with document processing, PDF parsing, and text extraction
Familiarity with prompt engineering and large language model optimization