Principal Engineer, Generative & Agentic AI

Zip Co Limited
New York, US
Category Data Analyst
Job Description
Zip is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the design and delivery of Agentic AI-native architectures for resilience, scalability, and automation. This is a foundational role within an in-house innovation group focused on transforming financial systems with generative AI. The position offers a remote-first opportunity to build from the ground up and contribute to a growing company.

Requirements

  • BS and MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with LLMs and generative AI
  • Demonstrated success leading design, development, and deployment of production-grade AI systems
  • Deep expertise in backend systems and distributed architecture (Python required)
  • Experience with agent frameworks, memory/contextual planning systems, and orchestration
  • Strong cloud-native development and MLOps pipeline experience

Benefits

  • Flexible working culture
  • Incentive programs
  • 20 days PTO
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Leading family support policies
  • 100% employer covered insurance
  • Learning and wellness subscription stipend
  • Company-sponsored 401k match
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