Solutions Engineer

A New Role At Ascend

A new opportunity has arisen at Ascend, a leader in financial operations for the insurance industry. Ascend is seeking a Solutions Engineer (Contract) to take full ownership of a critical AI-driven data extraction workflow. This role will shape how automation powers the insurance industry, improving accuracy, scalability, and customer experience at every step.

You'll dive deep into complex data problems, fine-tune prompts, and refine systems that power the automation layer behind Ascend's financial infrastructure. This role is a mix of hands-on problem-solving, experimentation, and collaboration with Product, Operations, and Engineering teams to make our automation more reliable and intelligent.

This is a contract role based on-site at our San Francisco office, 40 hours per week for three months, starting in October.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve data extraction issues using prompt engineering and analytical problem-solving.
• Design systems that enable scalable, high-accuracy iteration on prompt workflows.
• Partner with internal teams to improve testing, monitoring, and refinement processes.
• Support new customer and organization onboarding through internal tooling improvements.
• Provide feedback and insights to shape the broader product roadmap.
• Work closely with internal and external users to gather context, troubleshoot challenges, and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Track and analyze extraction accuracy metrics, uncovering trends and root causes.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce manual work over time.
• Build reusable playbooks and prompt strategies to support future automation efforts.

This is a chance to own a critical piece of Ascend's AI-powered automation systems and see your work directly impact product performance, customer satisfaction, and company growth. You'll thrive here if you love solving tough technical problems, moving quickly, and building systems that scale intelligently. This role is perfect for someone who operates at the intersection of data, engineering, and product thinking —and takes pride in turning complexity into clarity.

What We're Looking For

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with a track record of breaking down complex problems into actionable solutions.
• Experience with AI-powered document processing, prompt engineering, or data extraction workflows.
• Proven ability to work with large, unstructured datasets to identify patterns and improve accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bonus: Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and their applications in automation or data systems.

Contract Details

• Location: On-site in San Francisco (SoMa)
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Type: Contract to hire as a full time software engineer (6 months)
• Benefits: Please note, this role does not include benefits during the contract period. In the event the candidate is converted to a full time role post contract benefits are listed below.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Meaningful equity
• Dog friendly office
• Commuter benefits
• Free lunch in office everyday
• Health care for you and your dependents

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and embrace diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We encourage candidates to apply even if their experience doesn't precisely match this opportunity. We value diversity and are dedicated to equal opportunity employment.