Principal Engineer, Generative & Agentic AI
Zip Co LimitedColorado, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted October 29, 2025
215000 - 270000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company operating in Australia, New Zealand, and the US. Offering point-of-sale credit and digital payment solutions, Zip connects millions of customers with merchants through its extensive global network. The company prioritizes customer-centric products and values such as transparency, fairness, and innovation, distinguishing it in the fintech industry.
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
