Principal AI Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Principal AI Engineer (Fintech): Building an intelligent orchestration layer for the business account ecosystem with an accent on AI-driven financial automation and system architecture. Focus on designing robust APIs, implementing LLM-based solutions, and scaling high-concurrency distributed systems.

Location: Based in Sydney

Company

Unified payments and financial platform for global businesses, powering over 200,000 companies worldwide.

What you will do

• Spearhead the creation of AI solutions to enable growth and drive internal efficiency across the business.
• Design and implement robust API and system architecture for new AI applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research and implement cutting-edge AI technologies to meet product goals.
• Assist in the strategic roadmapping and vision for next-generation AI applications.
• Provide prompt and effective technical solutions for application issues to maintain high client satisfaction.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in backend software development with a passion for AI.
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
• Experience in design and development of large-scale distributed, high-concurrency, high-load, and high-availability systems.
• Practical experience with vector databases.
• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Must be based in Sydney.

Nice to have

• Experience in financial services, lending, payments, or credit products.
• Experience with SaaS product offerings as a platform.

Culture & Benefits

• Founder-like energy with a strong emphasis on ownership and real impact.
• Collaborative environment tackling complex, high-visibility problems with exceptional teammates.
• Fast-paced, high-growth setting focused on innovation and first-principles thinking.
• Opportunity to grow within a global company valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors.