AI Engineer - Neptune North

University of Illinois Research Park; Champaign (IL); In loco; USD 75.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Neptune North is seeking exceptional AI software developers to design and deploy LLM-powered applications for financial services clients from our US team. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, prototype new AI agents, and ensure robust governance and deployment practices.

Ideal candidates have strong programming skills in Python, experience with vector databases, and a track record of delivering scalable AI solutions.

Competenze

• Excellent programming and technology skills.
• Programming Languages & Frameworks: Python, LangChain/ Graph, PyTorch, HuggingFace.
• Cloud Platforms: Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock.
• Databases & Vector Stores: Snowflake, Databricks, Pinecone.
• Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to work well both in a team and independently.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum 3.3 GPA from a top-ranked university.

Mansioni

• Build and deploy LLM-powered applications and AI agents.
• Develop RAG pipelines and orchestration workflows.
• Fine-tune and evaluate foundation models.
• Implement AI governance, monitoring, and guardrails.

Conoscenze

Programming & AI systems

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Curiosity

Formazione

B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering

Strumenti

Python

LangChain/ Graph

PyTorch

HuggingFace

Azure OpenAI

AWS Bedrock

Snowflake

Databricks

Pinecone

Descrizione del lavoro

Neptune North was founded in 2024 as a joint venture between Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and part of the NYSE-listed Marsh, and Rokos Capital Management, a global alternative investment fund manager. Our people are exceptional technical experts, who thrive on exploiting leading-edge technologies to solve the most complex problems.

We provide bespoke technology solutions to businesses operating in the banking and financial services, private capital and defence industries.

Our working environment is founded on principles of trust, collaboration and shared purpose. We pride ourselves both on the high calibre of our people, and on the supportive workplace they create, where each individual is given autonomy to grow and thrive.

Whilst our headquarters are in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, we operate across our international office network. We are expanding rapidly, building teams in key markets to stay close to our clients and talent.

• You can have an impact from day one – we empower and trust our people to leverage their skillsets

• Work on a wide variety of projects alongside exceptionally talented people, often closely correlated to world events and trends

• Deliver demonstrable business value working hand-in-hand with the customer

• Learn from industry experts on how financial markets and world economies work

• Ownership of technical products and projects – actively engage with a wide range of business functions to leverage their knowledge and exposure

• Exercising judgement and acumen to understand the true business need beyond the stated requirements

About the Role

• We are looking for exceptional talent with excellent communication skills

• Collaboration is key, both internally and with our clients. We believe we do our best work when we are together and working hand in hand with business users

• Curiosity is something we embrace and value highly

• We want people who are positive and passionate, have proven problem solving capabilities, can work quickly to find solutions to complex challenges and unlock big opportunities

• People need to be able to take ownership and be trusted to deliver, going the extra mile

• Final salary dependent on experience, with the expectation ranging between $75-$150K/year

Requirements

• Excellent programming and technology skills

• Programming Languages & Frameworks: Agents SDK, Python, LangChain/ Graph, PyTorch, HuggingFace

• Cloud Platforms: Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock

• Databases & Vector Stores: Snowflake, Databricks, Pinecone

• Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to work well both in a team and independently

• An interest/ previous experience in consulting is desirable but not required

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum 3.3 GPA from a top-ranked university

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy LLM-powered applications and AI agents

• Develop RAG pipelines and orchestration workflows

• Fine-tune and evaluate foundation models

• Implement AI governance, monitoring, and guardrails

Interview Process

CV Review > Codility Exercise > Aptitude Test > Interviews

1. Coding Challenge – We would like to get a better sense of your programming potential. You will be sent some questions hosted by Codility to be completed at a time that suits you.

2. Aptitude Test – The next step is to complete a speed-driven aptitude assessment.

3. Management Interviews – You will meet with members of our Technology Management Team. These will be a combination of technical questions and an assessment of team and cultural fit.

4. Team Technical Interview – As a final step you will meet 1-2 other team members for a technical interview.

Must be US Citizen to apply.

At Neptune North we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion at its core. We believe that our people’s diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences will help us to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

We will not discriminate against any individual based on their gender, age, race/ethnicity, identification as an LGTBQIA+ individual, religion, or disability (or any other characteristic protected by relevant local law).