Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. The New York City-based fintech platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 350,000 businesses and nearly 1.5 Million active savers, with over $30 billion in assets saved across all 50 United States.
Vestwell offers a range of products, including workplace-delivered retirement plans, employer-offered student loan repayment benefits, and various savings accounts for education, emergencies, and individuals with disabilities.
Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers. To learn more, visit vestwell.com
The Engineering team is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our AI Solutions team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in developing robust AI-driven applications, contributing to both our product offerings and internal process enhancements. This role demands a blend of technical prowess, innovative thinking, and a commitment to quality.
You’re a great fit for our team if you can balance detail-oriented tasks with long term strategy and scale initiatives. Most of all, you must be passionate about what you create and about the impact it can have.
What will You Be Doing?- Design, develop, and maintain AI services, focusing on high-quality, scalable, and reliable production-level code.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to integrate AI features into products and internal tools.
- Prototype and iterate on solutions rapidly in Python, with a strong grasp of machine learning principles.
- Leverage APIs from leading LLM providers to implement RAG and agentic workflows across the enterprise
- Utilize machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn and PyTorch to implement and optimize algorithms.
- Create front-end prototypes and tools using JavaScript to showcase and interact with AI functionalities.
- Analyze data to extract insights, inform decision-making, and measure the impact of AI solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in ML/AI software development, with a proven track record of delivering production-level code.
- Experience delivering Python applications to production.
- Familiarity with basic machine learning concepts and experience in applying them using frameworks like Scikit-learn and PyTorch.
- Experience with ETL and data and model pipelines
- Experience with Docker, AWS, and other cloud services for deploying and scaling applications.
- Knowledge of testing frameworks and commitment to developing reliable, well-tested code.
- Experience with RDBMS (Postgres preferred)
- Strong knowledge of AI algorithms, techniques, and technologies.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in an Agile environment working with tools such as GitHub, Jira, and Jenkins.
- Fintech experience
- Startup experience
This role will be based in Vestwell’s New York or Austin office, and will be expected to report to the office in a hybrid schedule.
The expected base salary range for this position is $165K - $200K base. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.
OUR BENEFITS
We’re an innovative, high-growth company, with lots of exciting milestones ahead. We value health and wellness at Vestwell and in addition to a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee, we offer competitive health coverage and generous vacation offering. We have adopted a hybrid office policy, but all employees are welcome at our bright, comfortable office with many workspace options in our Midtown Manhattan office, so everyone has a setting that is the most productive for them. Oh, and naturally we have a great 401(k) plan!
OUR PROCESS
It starts the same for every candidate: getting to know the team members through 1-2 conversations about Vestwell, your experience, and your interests. Next steps can vary by role, but the usual next steps are a skill or experience screen (e.g. a coding interview for an Engineer, a portfolio review for a Designer, deeper experience call for other roles) which leads to a virtual or in-person interview panel after that if the screens go well. Before making an offer, our interview process concludes with a references check stage for your recruiter to meet with a current or former supervisor and peer. We prioritize transparency and lack of surprise throughout the process.
For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from [email protected] any other domain not ending in Vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.
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What We Do
Vestwell is a financial technology company that makes it easier for more individuals to save for life’s most important moments—from retirement to education and healthcare. Founded in 2016, Vestwell’s platform removes traditional barriers to saving, making it accessible, efficient, and approachable for everyone.
Vestwell provides a comprehensive suite of workplace savings solutions, including retirement plans, student loan repayment benefits, and specialized accounts for education, emergencies, and disability savings.
Trusted by financial advisors, employers, payroll providers, financial institutions, and government agencies, Vestwell empowers nearly 1.5 million savers across over 350,000 businesses nationwide, with over $35 billion in assets saved across all 50 states. With a commitment to closing the savings gap and fostering a secure financial future for all, Vestwell provides an elevated and accessible savings technology everyone deserves.
Recognized among CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies, the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies, Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers, WealthManagement.com’s Retirement Plan Advisor Support Award, Built In’s Best Places to Work, and PLANSPONSOR’s Top 10 Recordkeepers, Vestwell continues to set the standard for innovation and impact in the savings industry.
Why Work With Us
Vestwell is powered by a team of passionate problem-solvers building the future of accessible savings. Supported by top fintech investors, we’re tackling a complex challenge with collaboration, innovation, and purpose at every step.
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