Senior AI Engineer at Vestwell

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in ML/AI software development, with a proven track record of delivering production-level code
  • Experience delivering Python applications to production
  • Familiarity with basic machine learning concepts and experience in applying them using frameworks like Scikit-learn and PyTorch
  • Experience with ETL and data and model pipelines
  • Experience with Docker, AWS, and other cloud services for deploying and scaling applications
  • Knowledge of testing frameworks and commitment to developing reliable, well-tested code
  • Experience with RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain AI services, focusing on high-quality, scalable, and reliable production-level code
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to integrate AI features into products and internal tools
  • Prototype and iterate on solutions rapidly in Python, with a strong grasp of machine learning principles
  • Leverage APIs from leading LLM providers to implement RAG and agentic workflows across the enterprise
  • Utilize machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn and PyTorch to implement and optimize algorithms
  • Create front-end prototypes and tools using JavaScript to showcase and interact with AI functionalities
  • Analyze data to extract insights, inform decision-making, and measure the impact of AI solutions

Skills

Python
Machine Learning
LLM APIs
RAG
AI Agents

Vestwell

Digital platform for modern retirement plans

About Vestwell

Vestwell provides a digital platform that simplifies the management of retirement plans for businesses and their employees. Employers benefit from streamlined onboarding, vendor oversight, and fiduciary investment management services, which reduce administrative burdens and liability. Employees can customize their investment options and easily monitor their plans through a user-friendly interface. Vestwell's integrated approach and transparent pricing distinguish it from competitors, with the goal of transforming retirement planning through technology.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$231MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
Performance Bonus
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from Ascensus in the state auto-IRA market.
Ameritas and Pontera partnership may divert clients seeking integrated financial services.
Dependence on John Hancock partnership could pose risks if challenges arise.

Differentiation

Vestwell offers a comprehensive digital platform for retirement plan management.
The company provides customizable investment options tailored to individual employee needs.
Vestwell integrates fiduciary services to limit employer liability in retirement plans.

Upsides

Partnership with TIAA introduces lifetime income solutions, enhancing retirement offerings.
Collaboration with John Hancock Retirement boosts market presence and credibility.
$125 million Series D funding supports platform expansion and service enhancement.

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