Lead AI Product Software Engineer

About Us
Concord isn't your typical consulting firm; we are an execution company with a passion for making things happen. Our mission is to help clients enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, and revolutionize their product offerings through seamless integration, optimization, and activation of technology and data.

We are purpose-built, merging the industry’s top specialty companies to amplify our Innovation Capabilities in analytics & AI, data management & engineering, UX and digital experience, and technical platform integration, automation & security engineering.

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Product Software Engineer – AI to support an enterprise innovation team focused on building next‑generation AI solutions for professional users in the tax, accounting, and financial services sectors. This role sits within a fast‑moving, startup‑style environment that emphasizes co‑design with customers, rapid experimentation, and delivering measurable product value through AI.

You’ll work closely with product managers, UX designers, engineers, and researchers to create intelligent workflows, document‑processing capabilities, and analytics features powered by modern AI technologies.

This role is ideal for someone who adapts quickly to new technologies, communicates effectively across teams, thrives in collaborative environments, and is passionate about human-centric AI solutions that deliver real value to professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer-Centric Product Development: Co-design AI solutions with customers, focusing on real problems rather than technology-first approaches. Build human-centric AI features that deliver measurable value in fast feedback cycles.
• Cross-Portfolio Innovation: Work across the product portfolio, enabling other teams while building AI solutions that can be applied to multiple products and customer segments.
• Technical Leadership: Design and implement AI features using Python and modern frameworks. Build intelligent document processing, automated workflows, and AI-powered analytics with a focus on security, product experience, and scalability.
• Close Collaboration: Work in a collaborative model where engineers understand business problems as deeply as technical solutions, partnering closely with product managers who prototype their own ideas.

What We Are Looking For
Technical Foundation:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript preferred).
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience with LLMs or AI systems (NLP preferred).
• Full‑stack development capabilities.
• Experience with Agile/XP (TDD/BDD, pair programming).
• Proficiency with AI‑assisted coding tools.
• Regular use of GenAI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) in development workflows.

Technical Project Leadership:

• 3+ years leading complex technical implementations.
• Prior work in innovation teams or startup‑like environments.
• Ability to operate in fast‑paced Agile environments with fluid but aligned roles.

AI/ML Experience:

• Familiarity with modern AI/ML frameworks (LangChain, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs).
• Experience with vector databases and embeddings.
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering and optimization.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Comfortable driving the adoption of new technologies across teams.

What We Offer (W-2 Employment)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to support your overall well-being.
• Employer Contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA): For employees enrolled in High Deductible Health Plans, Concord contributes toward your HSA.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses, plus a Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for wellness and personal development.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term (up to 12 weeks) and long-term coverage, fully paid by the employer.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Employer-provided coverage with options for additional voluntary coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for legal, financial, and personal challenges.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings: 1% employer match.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Pathways for advancement and skill development.
• Team Engagement Activities: Regular team-building events and company-sponsored activities to foster collaboration and connection.

Additional Information

• Duration: 6-month contract with the possibility of extensions depending on business needs and performance.
• Work location: Remote in the United States.
• Type of employment: Contract.
• Rate: $70- $80/hr W-2.
• Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.

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Concord is an execution partner helping organizations drive digital transformation, modernization, and scalable technology solutions. We deliver results that solve real business challenges. We operate globally and are growing fast, shaping the future of technology. Join a team trusted by top companies to drive strategic growth and operational excellence!