Overview
What You’ll Do
* Design and develop internal-facing AI tools that help analysts explore data, generate SQL, detect anomalies, and summarize trends.
* Develop and maintain backend services and APIs to support AI and data workflows.
* Query and profile data across multiple sources (BigQuery, logs, etc.) and ensure reliable, fast access for tools.
* Collaborate closely with analysts and stakeholders to deeply understand their workflows and build what matters most.
* Integrate LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, open-source models) for natural language interfaces, auto-insights, or content summarization.
* Build intuitive UIs or work with frontend engineers to create React-based apps.
* Ensure security and compliance with internal access controls, logging, and audit standards.
* Prototype, test, and iterate quickly based on feedback and evolving needs.
Must-Have Skills
* Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field; 3+ years of experience in machine learning.
* Strong programming skills in Python, with experience using data and ML libraries (pandas, scikit-learn, etc.).
* Proficiency in SQL and data querying from cloud data warehouses. Ensure data quality and integrity in all processes.
* Experience with building backend APIs (FastAPI, Flask) and deploying services.
* Familiarity with LLMs and NLP concepts, and basic prompt engineering.
* Ability to build usable UIs with Streamlit, Dash, or collaborate with frontend teams.
* Strong product sense and empathy for analysts’ workflows and challenges; ability to collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.
Nice-to-Have Skills
* Experience in risk or fraud domains (big plus).
* Experience with LLM applications like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) or semantic SQL generation.
* Cloud experience (GCP) and containerization (Docker).
* Background in MLOps, data quality monitoring, or internal tooling platforms.
* Experience with tools like Looker, Tableau from a data backend perspective.
Other Notes
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