Lead Python Engineer

Company DescriptionWe are building a team of driven engineers, who are developing AI products for financial services both for in-house and external use. We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer ready to take on leadership and project management responsibilities. We need at least 5-10 years experience working in a startup environment with experience leading teamsRole DescriptionCandidates should have strong professional experience with modern web development environments, along with excellent problem-solving and debugging skills across systems. We seek candidates who can communicate fluently with junior team members and mentor them. This is not a purely managerial role and the candidate should be able code extensively with or without coding agents.The ideal candidate blends deep technical expertise with product-focused skills, including a basic understanding of machine learning systems, especially LLMs, and strong capabilities in product design and user research to drive the development of thoughtful, AI-powered products. Experience with ML model deployment and LLM application development is a plus, as is strong DevOps experience.We require high levels of self-direction and motivation. This is not a 9 to 5 job and will require working with a sense of urgency required in current market environment.QualificationsStrong foundation in Computer Science principles and Software Development methodologiesExtremely good at python development and scalingGood communication skillsAbility to learn new technologies rapidlyUndergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science is requiredExperience working with extremely large datasets is a plusBenefitsCompetitive compensationEquityApplication ProcessOur application process is easy and transparent:30 minutes: Initial interview with HR60 minutes : Conversation with CEO60 minutes: Conversation contract terms