Senior Software Engineer - AI

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We are looking for a Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer to join our team and drive the development of AI-powered financial products and features. In this role, you will design and maintain AI infrastructure, optimize machine learning models, and integrate cutting-edge LLM solutions into production. If you're passionate about applying AI to real-world problems and scaling intelligent systems, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities

• AI Strategy & Innovation: Help drive Kikoff’s AI strategy by influencing technical and product decisions and proposing AI-driven solutions to business and user problems.
• AI Infrastructure & Operations: Design, build, and maintain robust AI infrastructure, including data pipelines, model deployment, and monitoring.
• Technical Evaluation: Assess and select AI/ML tools, frameworks, and vendors to enhance our capabilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to integrate AI models into production systems.
• Model Performance & Optimization: Continuously monitor, evaluate, and refine deployed models to meet accuracy and efficiency goals.
• Experimentation & A/B Testing: Design and execute experiments to optimize AI and product performance and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Experience: At least 5 years in software engineering, with a proven track record of deploying AI (preferably LLM-based) solutions in production.
• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in Python or Ruby.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Experience with LLM techniques, including prompt engineering.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and machine learning algorithms.
  

Communication: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively
Kikoff: A FinTech Unicorn Powering Financial Progress with AI
At Kikoff, our mission is to provide radically affordable financial tools to help consumers achieve financial security. We're a profitable, high growth FinTech unicorn serving millions of people, many of whom are building credit or navigating life paycheck to paycheck. With innovative technology and AI, we simplify credit building, reduce debt, and expand access to financial opportunities to those who need them the most. Founded in 2019, Kikoff is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by top-tier VC investors and NBA star Stephen Curry.
Why Kikoff
This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.
US salary range for this full-time position consists of base + equity + benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee!
Stock Options
Visa sponsorship available: Kikoff is willing to provide sponsorship for H1-B visas and U.S. green cards for exceptional talent.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Kikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
Please reference the following information for more information: you need reasonable accommodation for a job opening please connect with us at and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Kikoff will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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