Job Description

As an AI Integration Engineer you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing artificial intelligence solutions that will transform our internal systems and operations. You will work closely with others in the technology team and across various departments to identify areas where AI can improve efficiencies and drive data-driven decision-making. This is a technical hands-on role helping to configure and optimize a variety of technologies.

What you’ll do: 

• Set up and configure the next generation of AI software.
• Design and build integrations for AI tooling to core systems and data.
• In a fast-moving space you’ll be exposed to new tools on a regular basis.
• Integrate AI tools with existing data and systems via API’s and automations.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand their requirements and provide AI solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration and functionality of AI tools within the cloud infrastructure.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and related technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to AI tools and their integration.
• Provide training and support to team members on the use of AI tools.

What you should have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience as a technology professional in a cloud first and progressive IT environment.
• Strong understanding of and a passion for AI.
• Familiarity with the latest LLMs and AI products and their capabilities.
• Proven experience in setting up and configuring AI tools.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Ability to switch between different technologies and quickly master new ones.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with data formats such as JSON, XML, and CSV, and their transformations.
• Experience with OpenAI, Workato and Databricks is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for technology and continuous learning.
• Healthcare or Advertising industry experience a plus
• Ability to work in an Agile environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

This position is a perfect fit for you if: 

• ​Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you. 

• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving. 
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data. 
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines. 

Pay Range: $110,000-$120,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time

Who We Are

Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world’s most innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively — trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.

Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all. Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker’s Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year. Whether you’re designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you’ll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do — and where your work helps shape the future of finance.

Responsibilities:

• Architect & Maintain: Lead the design, architecture, and enhancement of our LLM-based platform. You will be responsible for high-level technical decisions regarding the python or Node.js and React ecosystem.
• Technical Strategy & Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to translate business vision into scalable technical requirements. Lead cross-functional alignment between engineering teams.
• System Performance: Architect applications for extreme speed and reliability. Own the strategies for scaling to handle high traffic and complex real-time data processing.
• Security Leadership: Design and oversee robust authentication and authorization frameworks (Identity Server, OAuth2, OpenID Connect). Ensure the platform meets enterprise-grade security standards for data protection.
• Engineering Excellence: Set the standard for clean, maintainable, and testable code. Lead rigorous code reviews and establish "best practice" guidelines for the entire engineering team.
• Mentorship & Team Growth: Actively mentor junior and mid-level developers. Drive a culture of technical growth, peer learning, and collaborative problem-solving.
• AI Innovation: Stay at the bleeding edge of AI/LLM trends. Beyond application, you will evaluate and integrate emerging tools to enhance product intelligence.
• Operational Reliability: Lead the troubleshooting of complex, systemic issues across the stack. Implement proactive monitoring to ensure high availability.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 4+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of leading complex full-stack projects.
• Front-End Leadership: Solid knowledge of React, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and state management patterns at scale.
• Backend & Architecture: Python or Node.js, Express.js, and designing scalable Microservices architectures.
• Database Mastery: Advanced experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including performance tuning and schema design for high-load environments.
• AWS Infrastructure: Hands-on experience architecting on AWS (DynamoDB, S3, RDS, Lambda, and API Gateway). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CDK) is a plus.
• Process Excellence: Deep understanding of TDD, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/Scrum leadership.
• Advanced Problem Solving: Ability to debug problems across distributed systems and optimize bottlenecks in real-time data flows.
• Soft Skills: Great communicator with the ability to influence technical direction and manage stakeholder expectations.
• LLM/AI experience: Professional experience or deep technical projects involving Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, or RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) workflows.

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Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00

Who We Are

Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world’s most innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively — trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.

Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all. Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker’s Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year. Whether you’re designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you’ll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do — and where your work helps shape the future of finance.

About Our Team

Cross River’s AI Transformation team is a newly formed group of problem solvers passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and real-world business needs. Based in-office at our Fort Lee, New Jersey headquarters, we work face-to-face with stakeholders across the organization to identify opportunities, adopt and adapt AI tools, and build sustainable solutions. Our mission is to bring AI-powered solutions to life, ensure they are maintainable, auditable, and resilient, and to continuously leverage advances in AI technologies for the benefit of the business.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a Software Engineer II to focus on solutions for our  AI Transformation team. You will work in-office at least three days per week at our Fort Lee, New Jersey headquarters. With guidance from your Engineering Manager and a Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with an AI strategy team and collaborate face-to-face with business stakeholders to deeply understand their problems, cut through surface-level descriptions to identify root challenges, and write the code that solves real problems. You will work closely with other software and QA engineers in and outside of your team. We are looking for someone who has worked within ambiguity, and seeks out and applies strong engineering disciplines to deliver sustainable, AI-centered or augmented outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable software modules and components
• Build backend systems using a mix of technologies. Languages may include C# (.NET 10), Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript. Databases may include PostgreSQL and SQL Server. Infrastructure includes AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Implement, test, and iterate on software solutions that address both short-term and long-term considerations with a maintainable, sustainable mindset

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience developing enterprise systems in modern, current object-oriented languages, with at least 2+ years of C#
• 2+ years of experience with SQL, preferably PostgreSQL or SQL Server
• Experience working with AI assistive and agentic code generation (e.g. Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor)
• Database persistence frameworks (e.g. nHibernate, Entity Framework)
• Strong communication skills
• Experience or understanding of Domain Driven Design
• Cloud Architecture - preferably AWS
• Docker / Containers
• Financial industry / accounting experience or understanding is helpful, but not required
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems and event driven architecture is preferred. Ideally with understanding or exposure to:  
• MassTransit or NServiceBus
• RabbitMQ
• Idempotency

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Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00

Staff Full Stack Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA, McLean, VA, or Jersey City Area, NJ

Work Environment: Hybrid

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Full Stack Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and scaling of our next-generation, cloud-based platforms. This role is ideal for a senior technical leader who thrives in both hands-on engineering and strategic influence. You’ll own key architectural decisions, guide engineering best practices, mentor teams, and drive major multi-team initiatives that shape the future of our technology organization.

What You’ll Do:

• 60% coding, 20% design, 20% leadership and influence
• Lead architectural strategy across teams and set long-term technical direction
• Unblock engineering teams and design scalable, high-performance solutions
• Drive major cross-team initiatives aligned with product and business priorities
• Make high-impact architectural and technical decisions
• Promote a culture of learning, ownership, and technical excellence
• Contribute to planning, budgeting, and understanding financial drivers

What You Need:

• 8+ years developing with JavaScript/TypeScript and one OO language (Java, Go, C/C++, C#, Python, etc.)
• 6+ years architecting and delivering Micro Frontends or similarly complex cloud-based systems (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with WebGL, D3.js, or SVG visualizations
• Experience with modern UI libraries (e.g., Angular Material)
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and AWS or other IaC/cloud environments
• Deep understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, frontend best practices, UI/UX, design systems, accessibility, and responsive design
• Strong background in Agile/Scrum and optimizing global, enterprise-scale software
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with SOAP, REST, XML, JSON, HTML, GraphQL, RPC

What's Nice to Have:

• Graduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Strong system design experience (scaling, reliability, design patterns)
• Professional speaking or client-facing experience
• Background in supply chain, cyber supply chain, risk, or analytics
• Experience building modern web platforms from the ground up

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in Micro Frontends and large-scale frontend architecture
• Strong skills in cross-browser compatibility, mobile responsiveness, accessibility, performance optimization, and advanced debugging
• Ability to define and champion a “Golden Path” for frontend development
• Strong balance of code quality and delivery speed
• Highly collaborative with strong problem-solving and communication abilities
• Skilled in guiding architectural decisions and influencing technical direction

Why You’ll Love Working at Exiger:

• High-performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.
• Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off
• Industry leading health, vision, and dental benefits
• Competitive compensation package
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable
• Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming
• Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications

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This is a full-time hybrid opportunity.