FinTech AI Research Engineer: Credit Risk & Fraud

Plata

United States

Remote

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Plata is seeking an AI Research Engineer to develop advanced deep learning models for fintech, focusing on credit risk and anti-fraud applications. You will work on building state-of-the-art foundational models for the Risks Team, shaping AI solutions that directly impact risk assessment and fraud prevention.

You will handle large multimodal datasets and own the full model lifecycle—from data collection and experimentation to training and inference optimization—while staying current with NLP and

Qualifications

  • Strong machine learning background.
  • Comfortable working with large datasets.
  • Experience applying ML to fintech is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop foundational deep learning models tailored for fintech applications.
  • Manage the full model lifecycle from data collection to training and inference optimization.
  • Stay updated with the latest NLP and deep learning research to drive business outcomes.

Skills

Machine learning
Deep learning
NLP
Multimodal data

Job description

Plata is seeking an AI Research Engineer to develop advanced deep learning models for fintech, focusing on credit risk and anti-fraud applications. You will work on building state-of-the-art foundational models for the Risks Team, shaping AI solutions that directly impact risk assessment and fraud prevention.

You will handle large multimodal datasets and own the full model lifecycle—from data collection and experimentation to training and inference optimization—while staying current with NLP and

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