NerdWallet
Software Engineer, AI & Automation
NerdWallet US · Mid
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About the role
- You do not need to come from a traditional security engineering background.
- You'll have room to bring new ideas, influence how AI and automation practices evolve at NerdWallet, and shape a growing area within Security.
- This role reports to the Security Automation Manager.
Responsibilities
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience building and operating production software.
Requirements
- Strong Python proficiency, including hands-on experience building production backend services and APIs.
Skills
- Managing practical production tradeoffs such as latency, reliability, model/provider selection, token usage, and cost.
- Help shape how AI and automation are used across NerdWallet Security, including when AI is the right solution and when it is not.
Compensation
- Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction
Benefits
- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
- Rejuvenation Policy - Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
- New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
- Mental health support
- Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
- Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward - Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
- Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
- Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
- Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums
- Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
- Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)
Equal opportunity
- NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an
- equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations
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