loanDepot · 1 month ago
Senior Applied AI Engineer (Software Engineering)
Plano, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $233K/yr
5+ years exploanDepot is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. They are seeking a Senior Applied AI Engineer to drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI solutions, providing expertise in areas such as computer vision and natural language processing while influencing cross-functional teams.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesMortgageReal Estate
Responsibilities
Designs, develops, and delivers solutions that meet business line and enterprise requirements
Serves as a recognized authority and internal expert in applied AI, shaping the organization’s technical direction and strategy
Oversees large, complex and transformative initiatives directly influencing functional and/or enterprise initiatives. Works under consultative direction to achieve objectives
Partners with cross-functional leaders to identify high-impact opportunities for AI integration and defines solution approaches to achieve measurable results
Guides the development and deployment of machine learning models into production, ensuring alignment with business and product requirements
Optimizes model performance, scalability, and reliability to meet enterprise-grade standards
Translates cutting-edge AI research and experimental methods into deployable, value-driven solutions
Establishes robust pipelines for data preparation, training, evaluation, deployment, and ongoing monitoring
Champions responsible AI practices by embedding fairness, transparency, and security into all solutions
Monitors emerging AI trends, frameworks, and tools to inform strategy and maintain a competitive edge
Performs other duties and projects assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum five (5) + years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
Two (2) + years' experience in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or other machine learning frameworks
Must have advance knowledge and experience with C#
Proven experience applying large language models (LLMs), generative AI, or OSS agent-based frameworks to business solutions
Demonstrated success delivering at least one large-scale ML/AI application or service on a cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Strong understanding of ML algorithms, deep learning architectures, data structures, and applied optimization techniques
Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools (Docker, Kubernetes, MLflow, etc.) for scalable AI/ML deployments
Ability to translate research and experimental AI approaches into practical, enterprise-grade solutions
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment
Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in AI, ML, Data Science, or a related field
Experience with transformers, edge AI, federated learning, or real-time inference systems
Track record of contributions to open-source AI projects, patents, or published research
Proficiency with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning or related technical field
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision
Wellness program to support both mental and physical health
Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions
Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
Company
loanDepot
loanDepot is an independent retail mortgage lender that provides residential loans, refinance loans, and personal loan products nationwide.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$831.95MKey Investors
Parthenon Capital Partners
2025-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2025-06-02Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2024-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $300M
Leadership Team
David Smith
VP of National VA Lending
Jeffrey Wilkish
Regional Vice President
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