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Lead AI Engineer (Python)

Nicoll Curtin • 🌐 In Person

In Person Posted 1 day, 13 hours ago

Job Description

Client

: Investment Management

Location

: Hong Kong

Role

: Permanent

We are seeking a

Lead AI / Data Integration System Engineer (Python)

to manage our client's AI projects from start to finish, including quick prototypes and large-scale production.

This role combines hands-on AI development—creating tools that improve trading and risk management—with data engineering to ensure everything runs smoothly.

You will

Experiment with new AI methods, build efficient data pipelines, and integrate AI insights.

Collaborate with innovative AI startups to identify valuable technologies and ensure our AI efforts are practical and forward-thinking

Working closely with our Product Manager, engineers, and investment teams, you will prioritize projects and deliver effective solutions that meet our goals, while maintaining high standards of security and compliance in a regulated environment.

Backend Services \& Pipelines

Develop and maintain Python-based backend services and data processing pipelines.

AI Integration

Build RAG pipelines for financial and unstructured data and integrate AI systems into workflows.

Infrastructure \& Operations

Monitor Kubernetes-based cloud infrastructure and optimize performance for stable deployments.

Looking for:

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years in backend development.

Backend Engineering

: Strong Python experience in building data pipelines.

Database Knowledge

: Familiarity with relational and distributed databases.

Cloud Experience

: Ability to manage services on cloud platforms (preferably AWS)

RAG Workflows

: Understanding of chunking, embedding, and vector search.

Security Awareness

: Knowledge of security frameworks and data protection laws (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).

We do not provide relocation assistance for candidates outside of Hong Kong. If you hold a Hong Kong work visa, dependent visa, IANG visa, or HK Top Talent visa, we encourage you to apply, and we will respond to your application.

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