Applied AI Engineer (Python + LLM Applications) - US REMOTE
BrightPlan, New York, NY, United States
Applied AI Engineer (Python + LLM Applications)
Remote, U.S.
About BrightPlan
BrightPlan is a leader in Total Financial Wellness. We provide a comprehensive global solution that addresses all aspects of employees' financial health at every stage of life, empowering HR teams to enhance the employee experience and better attract, retain, and engage talent.
We are a remote-first SaaS company building practical AI-powered solutions that improve real financial outcomes for users. Our team values accountability, curiosity, thoughtful execution, and continuous learning.
We are expanding our engineering team to build the next generation of AI-powered financial wellness tools. This role is focused on building and shipping practical AI capabilities within a production SaaS platform rather than research-oriented model development.
The Role
We are looking for an
Applied AI Engineer
to help build and expand AI-powered product features within our platform, with an initial focus on enhancements to our AI Coach experience.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys practical application of generative AI in production environments, working closely with product managers and engineers to translate ideas into production-ready features used by customers. You will combine Python development, prompt design, and structured data work to deliver user-facing AI functionality.
This is an opportunity to work on high-impact AI features in a real-world fintech environment.
What You'll Do
Build and enhance AI-powered product features in collaboration with product and engineering teams
Write and refine prompts to improve response quality and feature performance
Develop Python-based services and APIs supporting AI workflows
Work with structured data in PostgreSQL and vector-based data systems supporting AI applications
Contribute to feature implementation in FastAPI-based systems
Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate engineering productivity and experimentation
Participate in technical discussions around feature design and implementation
What Success Looks Like
Contribute meaningfully to the delivery of AI-powered product features within your first 60-90 days
Improve usability and quality of AI product capabilities
Contribute effectively within sprint-based engineering delivery
Demonstrate strong technical judgment in balancing speed, quality, reliability, and maintainability
Qualifications
When applying, please include a brief description of an AI-powered feature or system you helped build or contributed to in production.
Required
3+ years of software engineering experience
Strong Python development experience
Proven proficiency with AI-powered coding tools (Anthropic's Claude Code preferred)
Experience building backend services or APIs
Experience working with LLM APIs, generative AI services, or AI-enabled capabilities into applications
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team
Nice to Have
Experience with FastAPI or similar frameworks
Familiarity with prompt evaluation or LLM testing approaches
Experience integrating AI into production SaaS platforms
Experience working in fintech or B2B SaaS
Why Join BrightPlan
Build meaningful technology that helps people improve their financial lives
Work on practical AI applications deployed in a live fintech product
Collaborate in a remote-first environment with experienced product and engineering leaders
Competitive compensation, benefits, and equity
Compensation
The estimated annual base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $155,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and location.
This role is also eligible for:
Annual performance bonus
Equity participation
Comprehensive benefits package
Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the location where this position may be filled.
BrightPlan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and to consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability.
To work at BrightPlan, you must live and work in the United States and be eligible for employment by any employer in the U.S. You must have a dedicated workspace and reliable internet service. At BrightPlan, base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, related job skills, residence location, as well as market indicators. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the base pay range for this role is listed annually above.
This position is eligible for BrightPlan's standard benefits offering, including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company contribution, annual performance bonus, life insurance, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. This benefits information is based on BrightPlan's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
BrightPlan is not accepting agency referrals; only direct applicants will be considered.
Remote, U.S.
About BrightPlan
BrightPlan is a leader in Total Financial Wellness. We provide a comprehensive global solution that addresses all aspects of employees' financial health at every stage of life, empowering HR teams to enhance the employee experience and better attract, retain, and engage talent.
We are a remote-first SaaS company building practical AI-powered solutions that improve real financial outcomes for users. Our team values accountability, curiosity, thoughtful execution, and continuous learning.
We are expanding our engineering team to build the next generation of AI-powered financial wellness tools. This role is focused on building and shipping practical AI capabilities within a production SaaS platform rather than research-oriented model development.
The Role
We are looking for an
Applied AI Engineer
to help build and expand AI-powered product features within our platform, with an initial focus on enhancements to our AI Coach experience.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys practical application of generative AI in production environments, working closely with product managers and engineers to translate ideas into production-ready features used by customers. You will combine Python development, prompt design, and structured data work to deliver user-facing AI functionality.
This is an opportunity to work on high-impact AI features in a real-world fintech environment.
What You'll Do
Build and enhance AI-powered product features in collaboration with product and engineering teams
Write and refine prompts to improve response quality and feature performance
Develop Python-based services and APIs supporting AI workflows
Work with structured data in PostgreSQL and vector-based data systems supporting AI applications
Contribute to feature implementation in FastAPI-based systems
Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate engineering productivity and experimentation
Participate in technical discussions around feature design and implementation
What Success Looks Like
Contribute meaningfully to the delivery of AI-powered product features within your first 60-90 days
Improve usability and quality of AI product capabilities
Contribute effectively within sprint-based engineering delivery
Demonstrate strong technical judgment in balancing speed, quality, reliability, and maintainability
Qualifications
When applying, please include a brief description of an AI-powered feature or system you helped build or contributed to in production.
Required
3+ years of software engineering experience
Strong Python development experience
Proven proficiency with AI-powered coding tools (Anthropic's Claude Code preferred)
Experience building backend services or APIs
Experience working with LLM APIs, generative AI services, or AI-enabled capabilities into applications
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team
Nice to Have
Experience with FastAPI or similar frameworks
Familiarity with prompt evaluation or LLM testing approaches
Experience integrating AI into production SaaS platforms
Experience working in fintech or B2B SaaS
Why Join BrightPlan
Build meaningful technology that helps people improve their financial lives
Work on practical AI applications deployed in a live fintech product
Collaborate in a remote-first environment with experienced product and engineering leaders
Competitive compensation, benefits, and equity
Compensation
The estimated annual base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $155,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and location.
This role is also eligible for:
Annual performance bonus
Equity participation
Comprehensive benefits package
Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the location where this position may be filled.
BrightPlan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and to consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability.
To work at BrightPlan, you must live and work in the United States and be eligible for employment by any employer in the U.S. You must have a dedicated workspace and reliable internet service. At BrightPlan, base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, related job skills, residence location, as well as market indicators. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the base pay range for this role is listed annually above.
This position is eligible for BrightPlan's standard benefits offering, including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company contribution, annual performance bonus, life insurance, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. This benefits information is based on BrightPlan's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
BrightPlan is not accepting agency referrals; only direct applicants will be considered.