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AI Engineer

VC-Backed FintechSeed Remote (MENA)

About the role

Our client, an innovative fintech startup, is seeking an AI Engineer to build intelligent agents and LLM-powered features for their financial automation platform. Success in this position means creating AI systems that transform complex financial data into actionable insights, helping SMEs make smarter business decisions. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and practical financial applications, building features that directly impact thousands of businesses.

This role is perfect for someone excited about applying LLMs and machine learning to real-world financial challenges.

Responsibilities

Design and develop LLM-based agents for financial analysis, reporting automation, and intelligent recommendations
Build RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems to enhance AI responses with real-time financial data
Implement prompt engineering strategies and fine-tuning approaches for domain-specific financial use cases
Create machine learning models for forecasting, anomaly detection, and pattern recognition in financial data
Integrate AI features with existing backend systems using Python and API frameworks
Develop evaluation frameworks to measure model performance and business impact
Build fallback systems and safety rails for production AI deployments
Monitor and optimize deployed models, handling drift and retraining cycles
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure smooth integration of AI capabilities

Qualifications

Required:

2-3 years of experience building or deploying AI/ML systems in production
Strong Python proficiency with experience in AI/ML frameworks
Hands-on experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar)
Understanding of prompt engineering and agent development patterns
Experience with structured data, feature engineering, and model evaluation
Knowledge of API development and integration practices
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work autonomously

Preferred:

Experience building RAG systems or conversational AI agents
Familiarity with vector databases and embedding models
Knowledge of financial concepts or experience in fintech
Understanding of time-series analysis and forecasting techniques

Nice to Have:

Experience with Weights & Biases, Hugging Face, or similar ML tools
Exposure to FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks
Knowledge of containerization and cloud ML services
Background in financial reporting or accounting concepts

How we can help

Sonar Search specializes in connecting exceptional engineers with startups that match their ambitions. We'll guide you through the entire process and ensure this opportunity aligns with your career goals.