Lead AI Engineer (Credit Analytics)

TL;DR

Lead AI Engineer (AI & Credit Analytics): Building scalable, production-grade AI systems to automate credit analytics and decisioning workflows with an accent on LLMOps, GenAI operational practices, and evaluation frameworks. Focus on developing enterprise-grade AI services, reducing hallucinations via guardrails, and integrating AI across the credit lifecycle.

Location: Remote, Hybrid, or Onsite in Costa Mesa, USA

Salary: $153,075 - $275,535

Company

Global data and technology company specializing in redefining lending practices, fraud prevention, and financial data analytics.

What you will do

• Build production-grade AI systems to automate credit analytics and decisioning workflows.
• Develop AI solutions across the credit lifecycle, including origination, underwriting, and portfolio monitoring.
• Create evaluation and guardrail frameworks to ensure response accuracy and reduce hallucinations.
• Implement LLMOps and GenAI operational practices, including prompt management and CI/CD pipelines.
• Partner with analytics, engineering, and product teams to embed AI into existing platforms.
• Evaluate and adopt modern orchestration frameworks and cloud-native AI tools like LangGraph and AWS.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 8–10 years of professional experience building and operating production-grade AI, ML, or GenAI systems.
• Domain experience in financial services (credit, lending, risk, or analytics-driven decisioning).
• Experience working in regulated environments with an understanding of data governance and model risk management.
• Hands-on expertise with RAG, prompt design, and system optimization in production environments.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and bonus plan.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K matching.
• Flexible work environment with remote, hybrid, or in-office options.
• Flexible time off, including vacation, sick leave, and volunteer days.
• Award-winning people-first culture focusing on DEI and work-life balance.