Applied AI Engineer or Head of Engineering

Recruiting From Scratch; New York, California, San Francisco (NY, MO, CA); Remote; USD 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fintech startup is seeking an Applied AI Engineer to lead technical excellence and innovation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape engineering practices while balancing hands-on technical work with strategic leadership. As a key player in revolutionizing the private credit market, you will drive scalable system architecture and quality in LLM technology. The position provides a clear path to CTO for those with senior leadership potential, along with competitive compensation and equity. If you're passionate about pushing boundaries in AI and engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Equity options

Clear path to CTO

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Expertise in scalable AI systems and multi-language programming required.
• Strong background in cloud architecture, preferably AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the engineering team while driving innovation.
• Define the technical roadmap and set engineering standards.

Skills

Scalable AI systems expertise

Multi-language programming proficiency

Complex project delivery

Cloud architecture (AWS preferred)

FinTech/banking experience

Job description

Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.

About Our Client: Backed by industry veterans, our client is revolutionizing the $15TR Private Credit market with their innovative LLM platform, streamlining complex credit agreements.

Position: Applied AI Engineer, if senior enough can be Head of Engineering

Lead technical excellence and innovation at a well-funded fintech startup. Shape the future of engineering practices while balancing hands-on technical work with strategic leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor engineering team
• Drive scalable system architecture
• Define technical roadmap aligned with business goals
• Set engineering standards with hands-on involvement
• Drive quality and innovation in LLM technology

Qualifications:

• Expert in scalable AI systems
• Multi-language programming proficiency
• Track record delivering complex projects
• Strong cloud architecture background (AWS preferred)
• FinTech/banking experience a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation + equity
• Clear path to CTO
• Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary of $150-200k base. If senior enough for a leadership position up to $250k base.