This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Applied AI Engineer. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of transforming financial services for millions, working on AI models that enhance customer interactions across West Africa. By bridging the gap between research and production, you'll develop systems that operate under challenging conditions. Your efforts will directly influence the ease of financial access for individuals and businesses in emerging markets, contributing to a vision of a cashless continent. We encourage innovative problem-solving and ownership of projects, making this an exciting opportunity to create meaningful impact.
Accountabilities
- Bridge research and production by building AI models and agent systems for real products.
- Architect, evaluate, and optimize autonomous voice and digital agents for 10M+ monthly customer interactions.
- Address challenging edge cases such as poor connectivity and low literacy.
- Experiment with the latest voice and text models to enhance user experience.
- Own problems from discovery to production in collaboration with product and engineering teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering.
- Strong Python and backend engineering skills.
- Solid foundation in statistics and ML theory.
- Experience with building and deploying LLMs and AI coding agents.
- Proven track record of taking ML models from prototype to production.
- Fluency in English; bilingual in French is a big plus.
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility with a $1,200 yearly stipend for coworking meetups.
- Competitive salary up to $222,700 depending on experience and location.
- Generous equity package.
- Subsidized health insurance and retirement contributions.
- 6 months of fully paid parental leave and subsidized fertility assistance.
- Flexible vacation policy, with most employees taking 21-30 days off.
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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