Software Development Engineer III

Position:  AI Engineer III

Salary:  $160K - $190K/yr d.o.e.

Location: Remote OK - If living within 31 miles of Tustin, CA or Austin, TX will need to be able to work a hybrid schedule

Summary: Seeking an experienced and talented AI Engineer to architect and lead the development of AI-powered solutions across our platform. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-driven technical leader who wants to be hands-on with the ability to establish goals, create plans, and deliver the AI adoption and innovation.

This position will work closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, and QA to lead AI-driven initiatives. You will strive to keep the team focused on AI innovation while reducing obstacles that impede progress. Our ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, be process-driven, inquisitive, and be able to implement cutting-edge AI technologies independently.

• Architect and lead the development of AI-powered loan processing automation and risk assessment models.
• Design scalable, high-performance microservices and APIs using Python, JavaScript (React), and SQL/NoSQL.
• Implement AI/ML models in production environments and optimize MLOps practices.
• Drive AI-powered fraud detection mechanisms.
• Enhance and scale CI/CD pipelines with AI-driven testing, security, and deployment optimization.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Work closely with product management and leadership to define AI-driven innovation strategies.
• Lead cross-team collaboration for AI adoption across the platform.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities for integration.

• 6+ years of experience in full stack software engineering.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Expert-level proficiency Python, JavaScript (React), and SQL/NoSQL.
• Strong experience in one of the following AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure ML, Amazon SageMaker).
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS).
• Advanced expertise in MLOps, AI-driven CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience leading technical teams and AI-focused initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.

Innovation Focus Areas:

• AI-powered loan processing automation
• Machine learning for risk assessment
• Intelligent document processing using NLP
• Predictive analytics for loan origination

• AI-enhanced fraud detection

• Other Duties: This job may require frequent sitting or standing for long periods of time. This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Work Authorization: Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S.
• [EOE/M/F/D/V. Drug-free workplace.]
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Must be able to lift up to ten pounds.  Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.  VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.  HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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