Senior AI Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior AI Engineer (Fintech): Designing, building, and validating AI applications within a regulated banking environment with an accent on operationalizing AI models and ensuring compliance. Focus on assessing technical feasibility, building prototypes, iterating toward solutions, and shaping the future of AI in banking.

Location: Hybrid (Utrecht, Netherlands). Must be located in the Netherlands.

Salary: €4,931–€7,043 gross monthly.

Company

hirify.global is a financial institution shaping the future of AI in banking to create value for clients and colleagues.

What you will do

• Design, build, and validate AI applications within a regulated banking environment.
• Collaborate with data scientists and business stakeholders to operationalise AI models and ensure compliance.
• Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts for GenAI use cases (RAG pipelines, agent architectures).
• Configure and optimize LLM workflows, vector databases, and retrieval systems in Databricks and Azure.
• Develop evaluation suites for solution quality, including prompt testing and output validation.
• Integrate GenAI components with existing data infrastructure and enterprise systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years in technical roles (DevOps, software engineering, ML, or data science).
• Proven experience in developing LLM-based applications, including prompt engineering and evaluation.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Python, SQL, API development, and modern AI/ML tooling.
• Experience with Databricks or similar data platforms.
• Experience with Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI, AI Search, Document Intelligence).
• Understanding of vector databases and RAG patterns for retrieval-augmented generation.
• Security and observability awareness in AI systems.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Must be located in the Netherlands.
• Submit a cover letter with a Statement of Exceptional Work focusing on impactful projects.

Nice to have

• Track record of working with non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of agentic frameworks, RAG architectures, or multi-agent orchestration.
• Background in financial services or other regulated industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working environment with a balance between home and office.
• Gross monthly salary between EUR 4,931 and EUR 7,043 for a 36-hour work week.
• Thirteenth month, 8% holiday allowance, and 10% Employee Benefit Budget.
• EUR 1,400 development budget per year for growth.
• Focus on personal development and contributing to a better world (e.g., food and energy transitions).
• Diverse and inclusive environment, valuing differences in knowledge, skills, and background.

Hiring process

• Step 1: Apply online with resume and cover letter.
• Step 2: One or more (online) interviews, potentially an assignment or assessment.
• Step 3: Offer, followed by a legal screening.
• Step 4: Welcome to hirify.global.