Engineering Lead (AI and Agent Development)

New York, NY

Engineering | New York, NY

As a member of our Software Engineering team, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge generative AI models and agents. You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers, product managers, and end-users to build innovative solutions that leverage the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern technology paradigms on Google Cloud, including large language models (LLMs), deep learning frameworks, and distributed systems. More specifically, you’ll:

• Leverage, train, and fine-tune scalable AI models for a variety of applications.
• Build, test, and maintain autonomous agents capable of complex reasoning and actioning for different tasks.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in the field of AI.
• Collaborate on the development of infrastructure needed to support and scale our AI initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities to apply generative AI and agent-based systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Work directly with Ethic's engineering, product, and business teams throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle.

• You identify with our company Principles that define our culture, guide our actions, and allow us to do our best work:
• We are In Service of others - our clients, our colleagues, the company, and the world.
• We strive to be World Class - the best at what we do.
• You’re a problem solver, interested in learning new concepts quickly to solve unique and challenging problems in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
• You are driven, possess a strong work ethic, a bias towards action, and a desire to win as a team.
• You can communicate clearly and concisely in a variety of mediums.
• You operate with high integrity, doing the right thing when no one is looking.
• You take a long-term view towards contributing to a strong team with a culture of feedback.
• You’re passionate about positively impacting the future of our planet and humanity.

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in developing and implementing AI-powered solutions, with a focus on generative models and/or agent-based systems.
• Working experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) products such as Vertex AI, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage - is preferred.
• Strong understanding of machine learning principles.
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Knowledge of programming with Java 
• Knowledge of RDBMS. NoSQL experience a plus 
• Strong understanding of functional programming paradigms 
• Familiarity with unit testing tools 
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms 
• Passionate about Software and technology. Interest in Asset Management a plus
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

About Ethic:

We at Ethic partner with advisors and institutions to deliver personalized, values-aligned, and tax-smart investing. Our technology enables sophisticated investment solutions through a simple and engaging client experience. We empower advisors and institutions to deliver investments that reflect what matters most to them and their clients.

We're backed by investors including Oak HC/FT, Nyca Partners, Fidelity, UBS, Jordan Park Group, and Kapor Capital. We are an SEC Registered Investment Adviser based in New York City.

Our team is committed to fostering an environment that brings together diverse voices, perspectives, and lived experiences. We are striving to drive positive outcomes for investors and to contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous future for the world.

Compensation & Benefits: 

Compensation at Ethic is a combination of base salary, equity (stock options) in the company, and benefits. 

The base salary for this role will range from $175,000-$195,000 per year, commensurate with experience. 

Our benefits package includes; 

• Medical, dental & vision insurance – premiums 100% covered by Ethic (includes dependents) 
• 401k with sustainable investment options and a 3.5% employer match
• Unlimited paid time off 
• 16-weeks of paid parental leave 
• An annual $600 wellness & education stipend
• Sponsored employee resource groups
• Regular lunch & learns and volunteering opportunities
• A fully-stocked office in lower Manhattan + the flexibility to regularly work remotely

Location: New York, NY (in-office at least 3 days a week) 

Submit an application: 

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit both a resume and a cover letter below. 

Ethic values the diversity of our team and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and life experiences. In order to continuously grow a diverse team, we are taking a data-driven approach to understanding and iterating our hiring practices.