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Principal Software Engineer

1 month ago

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

About National Community Investment Fund

National Community Investment Fund (NCIF) is a national nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and impact investor dedicated to increasing access to responsible financial products and services in underserved communities. With a mission to catalyze capital for impact, NCIF has invested/lent over $450 million, invested in 40+ CDFI and MDI banks and credit unions, and created impact around its four key themes – economic opportunity, racial equity, environmental sustainability, and strengthening of mission-oriented financial institutions.

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

  • Design and develop the AI-driven analytics platform on AWS, utilizing S3, Redshift, and RDS for data storage, focusing on security, scalability, and performance;
  • Develop a comprehensive Knowledge Base schema, incorporating domain-specific knowledge, vector embeddings, and metadata to ensure privacy and security;
  • Evaluate and recommend vector storage solutions for embedding and semantic retrieval optimization, including both open-source and private options;
  • Build a user interface/dashboard that supports natural language inputs and outputs in multiple formats, such as text, charts, tables, and maps;
  • Structure a gateway to access Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Claude, and Mistral via APIs.

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;
  • Passion for using advanced computing and technologies to catalyze capital for impact in underserved communities;
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex software development projects from conception through deployment;
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
  • Experience in mentoring and guiding junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

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.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio of relevant work to 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.