Senior AI Software Engineer(Hybrid Role)

Location: Wuhan, Hubei, cn

Company Description

About Third Bridge

We connect the world’s top investors and business leaders to the insights that shape investment decisions. From private equity firms and hedge funds to leading consultancies, our clients count on us to find the exact expert they need — fast.

Since 2007, we’ve grown to 1,500+ people across global financial hubs, becoming a trusted research partner to thousands of decision-makers. This is where ambitious people come to accelerate their careers.

We stand at the cutting edge of technology and investment research, driving innovation to deliver solutions that set new industry standards. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a visionary mindset, dedicated to leading our technical endeavours.

Job Description

About the Role:

As a Senior Software Engineer at Third Bridge, you will lead by example in the design and development of high-availability, enterprise-level AI-based applications. This role requires a strategic thinker proficient in the latest AI technologies and software practices, who can architect solutions and mentor other engineers.

Essential Qualifications:

• Proven hands-on experience building and integrating AI / LLM applications in production, using models such as DeepSeek, Qwen, ChatGPT, and other open-source or commercial large language models.

• Solid experience designing and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, including knowledge base construction, document ingestion pipelines, chunking/embedding strategies, and retrieval orchestration.

• Practical experience working with vector databases such as Milvus, OceanBase, FastGPT, Weaviate, Qdrant, or similar technologies to power semantic search and RAG-based applications.

• Hands-on experience designing and implementing AI agents / agentic workflows, ideally using frameworks such as LangGraph (or similar), and developing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers/clients, including tool-calling, multi-step reasoning, and orchestration across external systems.

• Strong technical proficiency in python, Typescript, React.js, and Node.js, with significant experience in cloud deployment environments, especially AWS.

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, demonstrating a solid understanding of DevOps practices.

• A deep understanding of Agile methodologies, with the ability to mentor others in Agile practices.

Qualifications

Desired Attributes:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about technology and its impact on the business.

• Demonstrated excellence in designing, developing, and optimizing AI-powered applications, with the ability to translate business needs into scalable, production-ready AI solutions that complement and elevate our core technology stack.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to work effectively in a team and lead by example.

• A passion for learning and adapting to new technologies, methodologies, and challenges.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex problems and drive projects to completion.

Additional Information

What's on Offer:

• A flexible hybrid working model promoting both in-office collaboration and remote work.

• The chance to engage with innovative projects in a globally recognized company, within a fast-paced and creative environment.

• A competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting your experience and contributions.

• Opportunities for continuous professional growth, keeping you at the forefront of your field.

Join Our Team:

If you're a seasoned professional seeking to leverage your experience in a transformative role, Third Bridge invites you to apply for our Senior AI Software Engineer position. Contribute to shaping the future of technology while advancing your career to unprecedented levels.

The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the country they are applying.

We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway and we will be happy to consider your application.