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Senior AI Engineer

Fractal
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

Senior AI Engineer


Note: This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship at this time.


Fractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Fractal is building a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are the greatest assets. An ecosystem where human imagination is at the heart of every decision. Where no possibility is written off, only challenged to get better. We believe that a true Fractalite is the one who empowers imagination with intelligence. Fractal has been featured as a Great Place to Work by The Economic Times in partnership with the Great Place to Work® Institute and recognized as a ‘Cool Vendor’ and a ‘Vendor to Watch’ by Gartner.

Please visit Fractal | Intelligence for Imagination for more information about Fractal.

Role Overview:


We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer working on migrating SAS to Python leveraging Gen.ai tools. With deep expertise in Python, the ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience designing and building end-to-end workflows, including ETL processes, statistical models, and advanced analytical workflows using Python, preferably within the financial services domain. Candidate should be experienced using GenAI tools like copilot and github and experience with testing and debugging.


Key Requirements:


  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Python programming
  • Experience with complex Python code, best practices, debugging and testing
  • Experience working with GenAI tools like copilot for code conversion and testing
  • Ability to work independently and provide strategic technical guidance



Pay:

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $125,000 - $165,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus for the current performance period.


Benefits:

As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a “free time” PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take the time needed for either sick time or vacation.


Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $125,000 - $165,000

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