Principal AI Engineer

About Figure

Figure is maximizing the value of homeownership in ways that benefit consumers and the industry alike. We’re helping homeowners tap their liquidity easily, efficiently and reasonably for purpose-driven, significant expenditures – everything from dream home renovations and debt consolidation to small business formation.

In seven years, we’ve become the country’s #1 non-bank HELOC lender. As a financial technology firm operating at the intersection of regulation and transformation, we’re a “unicorn” – a group of fewer than 1000 companies globally that is valued at $1B or more and has been in operation for less than ten years. 

Our mission requires us to have a creative, team-oriented, and supportive environment where everyone can do their absolute best. We are motivated, innovative, collaborative, and curious. We value individuals who bring a problem-solving mindset to every task. Every day at Figure is a journey in continuous learning combined with a focus on getting work done that makes a difference. Join us!

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About The Role

Each member of the AI Engineering team plays an integral part of what we are building at Figure.  We leverage advanced techniques in generative AI, LLMs, machine learning, and cloud platforms to streamline, automate, and optimize how Figure operates. If you are interested in working with an impressive team of AI and data pros who collaborate and challenge each other, and want to solve interesting problems to propel the company’s growth, apply now! 

What You’ll Get To Do

• Develop and optimize generative AI technologies to streamline, automate, and optimize Figure 
• Train, fine tune, and deploy LLM solutions trained on our expansive proprietary data.
• Develop custom models and algorithms to apply to large datasets, as well as processes for monitoring and analyzing their performance.
• Mine and analyze data to build and train ML models that optimize customer experiences, customer acquisition, underwriting and other business outcomes.
• Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging AI to improve business processes.
• Collaborate cross functionally to deploy AI solutions and monitor outcomes.

What We Look For

• 8+ years of hands on experience building and deploying NLP and ML models in real world production systems.
• Hands-on experience training, fine tuning, and/or deploying LLMs.
• Experience developing in Kotlin or a background in consumer finance is a huge plus.
• Strong problem solving skills with an emphasis on translating real-life problems into a concrete model development strategy. Blend academic rigor with a sense of pragmatism for rapidly prototyping and delivering solutions.  
• Experienced in using Python for analysis and modeling
• Experience using web services (GCP, AWS), and distributed data/computing tools (Ray, Spark, Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, etc.)
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

• Compensation Range: $176,000-$220,000/yr
• Quarterly 25% bonus target
• Equity stock options package
• This is the compensation range for the United States, actual compensation may vary based on individual candidate experience, location, or evolving business needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
• Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
• 11 Observed Holidays & PTO plan
• Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
• Continuing education reimbursement

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Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

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