AI Engineer

About this role

Lead AI Engineer | NYC | Hybrid

We're hiring for a leading financial services company, renowned for its innovative approach to leveraging data science and AI to drive strategic decision-making and business transformation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, cross-functional team at the forefront of the industry.

The Role

• Architect and lead end-to-end ML/AI solutions from ideation to production.

• Deploy scalable Generative AI and Agentic AI systems to support business goals.

• Establish and promote best practices in AI development and responsible AI deployment.

• Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and translating research into practical applications.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to build robust, production-grade AI pipelines and APIs.

• Mentor and develop junior talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

What You'll Need

• 7+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI engineering roles.

• Deep understanding of machine learning, statistics, NLP, optimization, and LLMs.

• Hands-on experience with AI deployment and orchestration frameworks (e.g., MLflow, llama-index).

• Extensive experience testing LLM behavior across various foundation models and benchmarks.

• Strong programming skills in Python; proficiency in SQL and database design.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge techniques in machine learning, generative AI, and LLMs.

• Collaboration with experts in applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, and physics.

• Influence senior leadership by aligning AI initiatives with enterprise strategy.

• A chance to shape the future of a major financial services company and its industry.

Important Information

• Candidates must be based within reasonable commuting distance of New York.

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in United State...