[Remote] Principal Large Language Model Engineer at SmartAsset

United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field, plus 5 years of professional experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or any occupation/position/job title involving developing Large Language Model (LLM) applications
  • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience, a Master's degree or U.S. equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field is accepted

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a high-performance, scalable and reliable LLM service using Python, LLM Services (including OpenAI, Antropic’s Claude, and Meta’s LLaMA) and Cloud technologies to power applications and business needs
  • Design and develop RAG pipelines Building Search Engines and Recommendation engines on domain specific corpus
  • Collaborate with business leaders to understand their needs and challenges, and identify potential LLM use cases
  • Monitor LLM performance and make improvements to ensure acceptable response times based on use cases
  • Participate in code reviews and provide guidance to junior developers
  • Mentor LLM and AI Engineers to help deliver the AI use cases across the company
  • Perform LLM modeling, fine tuning and deployment of advanced AI technology solutions
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand how to build LLM software solutions, including fine-tuning LLM models
  • Utilize strong communication skills (written and verbal) to convey technical concepts and collaborate technical concepts and collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Collaborate with other developers and data scientists within the organization to share knowledge, ideas, and best practices
  • Design, develop and deploy Large Language Models (LLM) software solutions to facilitate AI needs for all enterprise and business use cases
  • Implement software best practices to ensure seamless development, testing, and deployment of LLM software solutions
  • Collaborate with business leaders to understand their needs and challenges, and identify potential LLM use cases that provide best ROI opportunities
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in LLM technologies, and continuously explore ways to integrate these advancements into existing solutions
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, and best practices
  • Ensure data privacy and security compliance while working with LLMs
  • Provide support and training to internal teams as needed

Skills

SmartAsset

Provides financial decision-making tools and resources

About SmartAsset

SmartAsset offers free interactive tools and calculators that help individuals make informed financial decisions on topics like home buying, retirement planning, and personal loans. These resources are designed by personal finance experts to simplify complex financial choices for users who may lack the time or expertise to navigate them. Unlike competitors, SmartAsset generates revenue through partnerships and advertising, connecting users with local financial advisors and earning fees for referrals. The company's goal is to empower users to make better financial choices by providing accessible tools and expert guidance.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$156.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote flexibility
Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Life/AD&D insurance
FSA
401K
Equity packages
PTO
Parental leave
EAP
Pet insurance
Home office stipend
Health & wellness stipend
Monthly food delivery stipend

Risks

Emerging fintech startups offering similar tools could dilute SmartAsset's market share.
Rapid evolution of AI-driven platforms may outpace SmartAsset's current technology.
Changes in consumer privacy regulations could impact SmartAsset's data collection practices.

Differentiation

SmartAsset offers a comprehensive suite of free, interactive financial tools and calculators.
The company connects users with financial advisors, earning fees for successful referrals.
SmartAsset's resources are created by personal finance experts, ensuring reliable information.

Upsides

SmartAsset benefits from growing interest in digital financial tools among millennials and Gen Z.
The company is well-positioned in the expanding financial wellness market promoting financial literacy.
Rising demand for personalized financial advice supports SmartAsset's business model.

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