Principal Software Engineer

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States National Community Investment Fund Full time
Job Summary

NCIF is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of our AI-driven data analytics platform. This platform will empower users to conduct natural language queries across multiple public, private, structured, and unstructured datasets, bringing powerful insights to the financial and impact investing sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end architecture, design, and development of this web-based application, ensuring it meets the highest standards of security, scalability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Architect the AI-driven analytics platform on AWS, utilizing S3, Redshift, and RDS for data storage, focusing on security, scalability, and performance;
  • Design secure, password-protected access mechanisms for end-user organizations, including the creation of storage areas for private data;
  • Develop a comprehensive Knowledge Base schema, incorporating domain-specific knowledge, vector embeddings, and metadata to ensure privacy and security.

Requirements
  • Extensive experience in front-end and back-end development;
  • Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL, with a proven track record in system architecture and cloud-based deployments;
  • Deep knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and generative AI models, with experience in developing and deploying AI-driven applications.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;
  • At least eight years of experience in technology development and systems architecture;
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, particularly in deploying AI models and managing large-scale data processing;
  • Portfolio showcasing experience with generative AI and text-to-SQL applications.

Application Process
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio of relevant work to NCIF. We look forward to hearing from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NCIF is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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