ATL Knowledge Engineer

About Droit:At Droit, we build mission-critical, breakthrough products to advance global regulatory compliance and real-time controls. We are pioneers in computational law and automating intelligent decision making. We see the complexity of rules and regulations as an opportunity. With our award-winning, patented platform, we help our clients systematically identify the right action and improve operational efficiencies in an ever-changing regulatory environment.

We value intellectually curious, creative people who enjoy solving challenging, interesting problems and building breakthrough products. Our culture and organizational model encourage accountability, collaboration and personal development.

About the role:Knowledge Engineers are responsible for building out Droit's decision platform for regulatory compliance by developing rules that evaluate global regulatory obligations, which financial institutions of various scales from around the world must comply with. Knowledge Engineers will develop and hone a unique combination of skills, coupling a proficiency in analyzing complex regulatory requirements with an engineer's ability to create functional, scalable knowledge models. You can expect challenging and stimulating work that drives solutions for some of the world's leading financial institutions.

What you will do in this role:

• Write software in a proprietary dependently-typed functional language, where types are used to directly specify data validations
• Analyze regulatory texts and implement them as code, carefully maintaining that code by assessing the impact of regulatory changes
• Drive understanding of regulatory requirements for clients and fellow Knowledge Engineers by annotating knowledge models and composing documentation
• Build out critical new product lines, including solutions for the world's largest financial institutions
• Work closely with other Knowledge Engineers and Software Engineers to improve the language, tooling and workflows

What we are looking for:

• Strong academic background in a technical or analytical field
• Practical experience with programming and familiarity with basic tools, including a version control system (e.g., git)
• Strong understanding of algorithmic thinking and ability to solve challenging problems through abstraction and modeling
• Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to precision
• High degree of curiosity with the ability to ask thoughtful questions
• Demonstrated ability to engage successfully in self-directed research or independent learning
• Collaborative mind-set and commitment to knowledge sharing

What you will gain:

• Experience in enterprise software development for complex and mission-critical use cases
• Solid knowledge and practical application of functional programming
• Knowledge of financial services industry, including financial instruments and key regulations
• Exposure to user-centric, technology-driven product development
• Effective communication and team work skills
• The potential of rapid growth in responsibilities and impact in a dynamic environment

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation, including retirement benefits, and equity in a scaling FinTech firm
• Holistic benefits for you and your family to support your physical and mental health
• A commitment to growth through continuous feedback and experiences
• The opportunity to work in close-knit, global teams
• Flexibility for where you work and purpose for when we come together in person

A little more about Droit:
We believe in maintaining a diverse, innovative and inclusive workforce. Our people join us from a variety of backgrounds, and these diverse experiences help fuel our growth and ensure that our clients receive best-in-class products.

As we scale, we continue to commit to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or Veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.

For more details on the company, please visit our website.