Lead AI Systems Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Lead AI Systems Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will lead work at the intersection of data, AI-enabled capabilities, and scalable technology delivery. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a regulated financial services environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $190,000 – $220,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the design and implementation of the company’s company-wide internal AI platform
• Integrate AI into the engineering SDLC to streamline workflows and measure productivity
• Drive AI-assisted coding and automated testing to improve development speed and quality
• Build knowledge systems to enhance information retrieval and support agentic workflows
• Collaborate across departments to identify and automate high-impact workflows
• Establish evaluation metrics to assess AI system effectiveness and usability
• Define standards for responsible AI usage and maintain quality control

Qualifications

• Staff-level impact with systems others rely on
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or TypeScript/JavaScript
• Experience in building internal platforms or developer tools integrated into CI/CD
• Hands-on knowledge of modern AI systems like coding agents and LLM APIs
• Experience with automation that enhances quality through testing and intelligent quality gates
• Solid understanding of APIs, permissions, observability, and reliability
• Excellent communication skills to set standards and promote multi-team adoption

Benefits

• 95% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• One-time $250 WFH setup reimbursement
• Annual $500 Learning & Development Benefit
• Monthly reimbursements for cell phone and internet ($150)
• Monthly wellness benefit of $100
• Monthly co-working and commuter benefit of $100
• Flexible paid time off policy and several team onsite events annually

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.