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Senior Software Engineer, Risk

AI-powered spend platform providing integrated corporate cards, banking, and global payments solutions for companies from startups to enterprises.
$192,000 - $240,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Finance

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Risk

Brex, the innovative AI-powered spend platform, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Risk team in New York. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of financial technology and risk management, building sophisticated systems that protect both customers and the platform.

The position involves developing critical data-driven systems for managing risk at scale, with significant exposure to financial crime prevention. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology, implementing machine learning models, and building customer-facing experiences that maintain security while ensuring a seamless user experience.

As part of the Engineering team at Brex, you'll join a diverse group of professionals across Data, IT, Security, and Software departments. The company culture encourages pushing limits, challenging the status quo, and collaborating with some of the industry's brightest minds. Brex is committed to building an inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your ambitions.

The role requires expertise in backend programming languages like Kotlin and Python, along with strong knowledge of machine learning theory and systems. You'll be responsible for developing low-latency decision systems, ensuring data quality, and building comprehensive customer due diligence tools. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $192,000 to $240,000, along with equity opportunities.

Working at Brex means contributing to a platform that serves thousands of companies, from startups to enterprises like DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass. The hybrid work environment requires presence in the New York office two days per week (Wednesday and Thursday), providing a balance between collaborative in-person work and flexible remote options.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to make a significant impact in the fintech industry while working with advanced technologies and contributing to systems that safeguard the integrity of financial markets.

Last updated 13 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Risk

  • Ensure high-quality data for decisioning systems using risk vendors and internal models
  • Develop low-latency decision systems for risk assessment during customer onboarding, payments, and authentication
  • Build in-product levers that enhance decisioning systems
  • Build systems and tools for comprehensive customer due diligence including KYC, sanctions, adverse media, PEP, and AML monitoring

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Risk

Python
Kotlin
  • 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering
  • Strong knowledge in machine learning theory or systems
  • Experience building and designing scalable decisioning systems
  • Experience with backend programming languages (Kotlin, Python)
  • Experience with common machine learning libraries
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must work in office 2 days per week (Wednesday and Thursday)

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