Software Engineer, Applied AI (Mid-Level)

About the Role Join a small engineering team building AI-powered data solutions for alternative investment firms. In this customer-facing, forward-deployed role, you will combine product engineering and applied AI to turn customer needs into production software. What You'll Do Work directly with asset managers and their portfolio companies to understand data challenges and develop AI-powered solutions. Own delivery from customer discovery through production deployment across backend, frontend, and AI systems. Shape customer-specific technical roadmaps and connect product decisions to business outcomes. Use LLMs and AI agents in your daily work, building on the team's internal AI infrastructure. Collaborate with the founding team in a high-autonomy environment with broad ownership. What We're Looking For One to six years of software engineering experience, with interest in customer-facing applied AI work. Experience delivering full-stack products across backend, frontend, and AI layers, ideally in an early-stage startup environment. Strong Python skills and familiarity with FastAPI, Temporal, React, and production software development. Experience owning technical roadmaps and translating customer needs into practical technical solutions. Comfort working through ambiguity, managing customer relationships, and taking increasing ownership. A degree in computer science or a combined computer science and mathematics background. Compensation & Benefits Base salary is $165,000 to $290,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available. Location This is an on-site role in New York, United States, five days per week.