Principal AI/ML Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Principal AI/ML Engineer to lead and drive the development of our AI/ML technology platform. You will design and implement cutting‐edge infrastructure and services while guiding your team to deliver high‐quality technical solutions that address broad risk challenges across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the development of technology and platform for the company's AI/ML engineering needs, ensuring functional richness, reliability, performance, and flexibility.
• Design the architecture and lead the implementation of the AI/ML infrastructure, platform, and services.
• Challenge the status quo and continuously drive for better technical solutions in the broad risk area of the organization.
• Guide your team to leverage data and AI tools in design and development, providing strong thought leadership and technical mentorship.
• Partner with senior engineers across the organization to understand business needs and jointly develop effective technical solutions.
• Collaborate with information security teams to ensure data security and privacy through proper encryption and access controls.
• Work with solutions architecture and product/engineering groups on integrating the AI/ML Platform with other systems for reliable execution.
• Engage with external partners and vendors to evaluate complementary technologies and services.
• Create, prioritize, communicate, and execute roadmaps, project plans, and commitments.
• Report on development status, quality, operations, and system performance to management and partners.
• Drive the technical vision and strategy for AI/ML infrastructure for both near-term and long-term business needs.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to engineering teams, and uphold high standards including DORA metrics.
• Set clear, measurable quality goals and partner with security and SRE teams to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with SLOs.
• Take strong financial responsibility for your team and hold them accountable for delivering quality results using defined OKRs.
• Advise senior leadership on complex situations and lead teams through initiatives to achieve defined OKRs.
• Provide strategic thought leadership on business initiatives using deep technical and industry expertise.

Required Qualifications

• A technically deep and innovative Software Engineering leader with 15-20 years of design and development experience.
• Strong software development skills in a chosen programming language with willingness to learn Java and Python.
• Extensive experience in building machine learning models (both supervised and unsupervised) with familiarity in Reinforcement Learning.
• Proven expertise with distributed computing frameworks such as Ray and Spark, Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud architecture tools (AWS, Azure).
• Hands-on experience in architecture design, development, deployment, and production operations within an agile environment, emphasizing automation, CI/CD, and quality best practices.
• Deep understanding of Big Data, AI/ML platforms, and large-scale data processing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and inspire teams while fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Reinforcement Learning and using Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Experience with Sagemaker and similar AI/ML platforms.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Leadership & Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrates a collaborative, engaging, mission-driven style with strong listening skills, humility, empathy, transparency, and cultural sensitivity.
• Champions a culture of high standards, progress, and change while upholding uncompromising ethics and financial responsibility.
• Excels in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with a hands-on and practical approach.
• Communicates effectively in both small and large group settings, articulating a compelling vision that excites teams.
• Exhibits intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and strong stakeholder management skills to drive effective change.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Base pay range: $203,000.00 - $270,000.00
• Benefits: Comprehensive, market-competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.