Looking for Senior Software Engineer (Applied AI)in NYC Hybrid Job Full time

Senior Software Engineer (Applied AI)NYC (Hybrid, 4days a week)In-person Interview$201K–$246K Base + EquityAbout the OpportunityWe’re partnering with a well-funded, high-growth fintech startup building the next generation of infrastructure and intelligent tooling for financial professionals.This company has achieved strong product-market fit and is scaling rapidly, with AI at the core of its platform — not as an experiment, but as a fundamental driver of how the product operates.They are hiring Senior Applied AI Engineers (5–8 years experience) to help build and deploy AI-powered systems used daily by real customers.This is a product-facing role, focused on shipping practical, high-impact systems — not research.What you’ll work onYou’ll build AI directly into a live production platform, helping automate complex workflows and unlock efficiency at scale.Examples of systems you may design and ship:AI copilots and intelligent assistants embedded into the productAutonomous agents that execute multi-step workflowsWorkflow automation systems powered by LLMs and structured dataMeeting preparation tools (context aggregation, summaries, follow-ups)Task routing and operational intelligence systemsEnd-to-end AI features integrated into a high-usage platformWhat you’ll doBuild and deploy AI-powered product features used by real customersDesign and implement agent-based systems that automate complex workflowsWork across the full product lifecycle (idea → build → production → iteration)Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teamsEngage directly with users and iterate based on real feedbackOperate with high ownership in a fast-moving, ambiguous environmentWhat they’re looking for5–8 years of software engineering experienceStrong product mindset and ability to operate independentlyExperience shipping AI systems into production (LLMs, agents, RAG, etc.)Solid backend fundamentals (APIs, systems design, scalability)Full-stack capability (frontend proficiency is a plus)Experience in startup or high-growth environmentsComfortable moving quickly and navigating ambiguityActively using AI tools (e.g., copilots, agents, LLM workflows) in daily workTech stackRuby on RailsReact / Next.jsTypeScriptGraphQLPostgreSQLAWSCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $201,000 – $246,000Equity: Competitive early-stage equityComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverageHigh-impact role with strong ownership and visibilityWork environmentHybrid: 4 days/week in-office (NYC)Fast-paced, highly collaborative cultureTight feedback loops with real usersHigh-autonomy, builder-driven environmentAdditional detailsLocation: New York City (Hybrid)Relocation: Open to candidates willing to relocateVisa sponsorship: Not available for this roleWhy this roleAI is core to the product — not an experimentYou’ll build systems used daily by real customersStrong growth stage with real traction and momentumHigh ownership and ability to shape product directionWork alongside experienced operators and high-caliber engineers