CO-CTO and Technical Co-Founder (AI Expert + MERN)

Otterz

Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Function: Administration
  • Post Date: 06/11/2025
  • Website: www.otterz.co
  • Company Address: New York, NY 10003, US
  • Salary Range: $50,000 - $150,000

About Otterz

At Otterz, we're redefining the landscape of financial services with our all-in-one data-driven bookkeeping, tax solutions, and payment processing packages.

Job Description

  • As the CO-CTO and Technical Co-Founder at Otterz, you will hold a leadership role in the development and enhancement of our AI capabilities. Your primary responsibilities will include:


    • Leading and managing cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize machine learning, NLP, and AI models for our AI-powered banker.
    • Leveraging your deep expertise in AI, particularly reinforcement learning, to advance our technology and scale our startup.
    • Collaborating with our machine learning and NLP engineers to refine models for bookkeeping, business insights, and management recommendations.
    • Applying Python programming skills to design robust and efficient algorithms, ensuring the seamless performance of the AI bookkeeper.
    • Staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in machine learning, NLP, and banking technology through ongoing research.
    • Enhancing the AI bookkeeper's understanding of natural language and refining its ability to generate human-like responses.
    • Proactively troubleshooting and resolving technical issues to ensure the AI banker operates smoothly and effectively.
    • Collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to iterate on models and improve the overall user experience.
    • Contributing innovative ideas during brainstorming sessions to shape the future of AI-powered banking.

    Qualifications:

    • A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
    • Proven experience in developing machine learning and NLP models, especially within a banking or financial context.
    • Exceptional proficiency in Python programming and relevant libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, spaCy).
    • In-depth knowledge of deep learning architectures, recurrent neural networks, and transformer models.
    • Familiarity with financial concepts, bookkeeping practices, and business management is a significant advantage.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and optimize complex algorithms.
    • A demonstrated ability to apply AI techniques to practical applications.
    • Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

    Join Otterz as we lead the transformation of the banking industry with our AI-powered banker. Become a part of our forward-thinking team that's shaping the future of financial services through innovation and technology.

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