Applied AI Engineer - AI Finance Agent
Are you eager to blend your passion for artificial intelligence with a drive to genuinely help people manage their finances better? At Bjak, we are rapidly expanding our mission to empower millions across Southeast Asia with smarter financial tools. We began by making insurance accessible, and now we're pioneering the next generation of financial applications. This isn't a theoretical research post; it's a dynamic opportunity for an Applied AI Engineer to dive headfirst into building our groundbreaking AI Finance Agent. If you thrive on developing sophisticated, AI-native systems that will redefine how everyone interacts with their money, from spending and saving to investing and exchanging, then this fully remote, worldwide role is tailor-made for you.
Overview
Bjak started in 2019 with a clear vision: empower individuals with smarter ways to plan, save, and grow their money. We successfully built the leading mobile-first insurance platform in Southeast Asia, bringing accessibility to millions. Our journey continues as we broaden our scope to help people get more from their money every single day. This means innovating across spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travel. We are a truly global team, boasting over 20 nationalities working from various offices and remotely. Our culture values passion, impact, and building next-generation products over maintaining the status quo. We are seeking talented, driven individuals who want to redefine financial applications for everyone, not just an exclusive few. Join us in this exciting, fully remote, worldwide opportunity!
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-native systems and applications for Bjak's AI Finance Agent.
- Work extensively with large language models (LLMs), machine learning algorithms, and other advanced AI techniques.
- Build robust data pipelines to support AI model training, evaluation, and inference.
- Implement and manage MLOps practices to ensure efficient model deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and other engineering teams to integrate AI capabilities into new and existing financial products.
- Iterate rapidly on prototypes and production systems, continuously improving performance and user experience.
- Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing.
Requirements
- Proven professional experience as an Applied AI Engineer or a similar role, focusing on bringing AI solutions to production.
- Strong programming skills in Python, alongside experience with relevant AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
- Hands-on experience with LLMs, including fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and understanding their architectural nuances.
- Demonstrated ability to design, build, and deploy end-to-end AI systems.
- Solid understanding of machine learning principles, data structures, and algorithms.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for AI deployment.
- A passion for building innovative products and a keen interest in the financial technology sector.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, remote environment.
What You'll Gain
- The chance to be at the forefront of AI innovation in FinTech, shaping the future of financial services for millions.
- Work within a dynamic, passionate, and diverse global team that values creativity and impact.
- Significant autonomy and ownership over critical AI projects.
- Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.
- A direct impact on products that genuinely help people manage and grow their money smarter.
How to Apply
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