Senior AI/ML Engineer (OCR, English)

Top 3 reasons to join us

• Dynamic and international working environment
• Hybrid working model and good work-life balance
• Attractive salary and benefits

Job description

About Us

At Topicus, we believe IT should serve society. From healthcare and education to finance, our solutions empower millions of people daily by turning complex challenges into user-friendly platforms. We don’t just build software; we increase self-reliance and reduce vulnerability for citizens worldwide.

With a team of over 1,800+ "Topicans" across Southeast Asia (Vietnam & Thailand) and Europe (the Netherlands, Romania, Portugal, and Iceland), we are constantly expanding our horizons. Our ambition reaches far beyond Europe, driven by a shared mission to make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to build a next-generation AI-powered OCR platform for the financial industry. This solution processes large volumes of financial documents using modern machine learning and computer vision techniques to automate document recognition, extraction and validation.

The product is part of Akkuro, one of the leading composable banking platforms. Our Vietnam team will independently own and further develop this product, giving you significant technical ownership and the opportunity to influence its future direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize AI-powered OCR solutions in Python.
• Build and improve machine learning models for document recognition and data extraction.
• Process and analyze large datasets using Pandas and related data processing libraries.
• Train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models using TensorFlow or similar frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, testers, and software engineers.
• Improve model accuracy, performance, and scalability.
• Investigate new AI technologies and propose improvements to the product.
• Take ownership of technical decisions and mentor other engineers.

Your skills and experience

• 5+ years of experience developing Python applications.
• Strong experience with machine learning and AI.
• Experience with TensorFlow (or similar frameworks such as PyTorch).
• Excellent knowledge of Pandas and data processing.
• Experience working with OCR, computer vision, or document processing is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and cloud-based deployments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English communication skills (communication with international stakeholders).

Why you'll love working here

• Fixed 13th-month salary and performance bonus.
• Full salary during probation and full social insurance coverage.
• Hybrid working model with a good work-life balance.
• Premium healthcare (including annual health check-up).
• 16 days of annual leave per year.
• 5 paid sick leave days.
• Dynamic and international English-speaking working environment.
• Regular gatherings (happy hours, bimonthly dinners, social events, etc.).
• Annual company trip.
• Fully stocked pantry with coffee and snacks.
• Budget for team activities.
• Supportive and diverse work environment that promotes continuous learning.
• Opportunity for traveling and training in Europe.

Join Topicus Vietnam as a Senior AI/ML Engineer and make an impact in the financial services domain!