Applied AI Engineer at Parafin

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 1-4 years of experience as an early career applicant with high motivation to own entire agentic projects. Familiarity with basic LLM principles, a bias towards first-principles thinking, and strong engineering fundamentals are required. Proficiency in backend development, ideally with Python, Go, or similar languages, is necessary. A passion for building impactful financial products that empower small businesses and excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional settings, are essential.

Responsibilities

The Applied AI Engineer will build end-to-end GenAI-based systems from the ground up, working across the entire stack from data collection and experimentation to integration and reliability. They will shape the direction of applied GenAI areas of investment by engaging with engineering and product teams. The role involves architecting and implementing robust and scalable infrastructure, including platform-level monitoring and auditing systems, and safely integrating agents into production environments. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless product integrations and enhance the merchant experience is expected. The engineer will work with industry-leading GenAI libraries, frameworks, and platforms to drive successful business outcomes.

Skills

GenAI

LLMs

Data Collection

Experimentation

Integration

Reliability

Risk Modeling

Financial Infrastructure

Parafin

Provides embedded financing solutions for businesses

About Parafin

Parafin provides a financing solution designed for online platforms and their merchant partners. The service allows these platforms to offer financing under their own brand, which helps them generate revenue and build loyalty with their merchants. Parafin's offerings include underwriting, funding, go-to-market strategies, servicing, compliance, and customer support. The financing is based on the sales history of the merchants, with no interest, late fees, or credit checks involved. Payments are automated and adjust according to sales, with funds available in as little as one business day. Parafin has partnered with major platforms like Amazon, MindBody, and DoorDash to facilitate quick and flexible financing for various business needs, such as opening new locations or upgrading equipment. The goal of Parafin is to support the growth of businesses by providing accessible financing options that also contribute to the revenue growth of the platforms they partner with.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$184.8MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

51-200Employees