We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer (7+ years of experience) to join a high-caliber product team building a next-generation AI-powered financial assistant platform. In this role, you will work closely with sophisticated global institutional clients and business users to rapidly test, refine, and deploy chat interfaces, reporting systems, and bespoke tools into their core investment workflows.
You will be part of a small, elite team of hands-on engineers where everyone is exceptionally competent in their respective areas. If you thrive in an autonomous, low-formality startup environment with zero legacy code and a chance to directly shape and influence a cutting-edge product, this is the place for you.
Req# The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing vacancy for a new position.
ResponsibilitiesArchitect and build next-generation AI-powered financial assistance workflows and bespoke chat/reporting interfacesTake high-level problem definitions, gather low-level requirements, anticipate edge cases, produce system designs, and deliver production implementations independentlyIntegrate and optimize AI applications across quality, latency, reliability, and costEnsure high standards for software quality, reliability, security, maintainability, and data privacyLeverage AI-assisted programming methods and coding agents while critically reviewing, testing, and validating AI-generated codeHandle AI evaluation and quality engineering,



including automated evaluations, test datasets, regression testing, failure analysis, and production monitoringNavigate AI security and production controls, including access control, prompt-injection risks, guardrails, and auditabilityRapidly learn and adopt new technologies as the AI ecosystem evolvesRequirementsExperience: 7+ years of overall software engineering experience, with a proven track record of senior/lead autonomyCore Tech Stack: Robust proficiency in Python and/or React (TypeScript)Note: If your primary background is not Python, a strong desire and readiness to learn and master it quickly is requiredCloud & Infrastructure: Experience with FastAPI (strongly desired), AWS, Kubernetes, and TerraformFrontend Knowledge (Big Plus): Experience with frontend development (TypeScript/JavaScript, React, Next.js, or Node)Proficiency with AI-assisted software development tools and coding agentsExperience with AI evaluation, automated testing, regression testing, failure analysis, and production monitoringStrong understanding of AI security, data privacy, guardrails, and safe handling of sensitive informationAbility to optimize applications for quality, latency, reliability, and costMindset: High autonomy, strong product judgment, and a low-formality, startup-ready attitudeWe offerExtended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending

📌 Lead AI Engineer (Canada)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Canada