Lead AI Engineer

Working independently, the Lead AI Engineer owns development of software products and works on improving the overall quality of the product throughout the software development life cycle and mentors other Software Engineers. Reports directly to a Director or Senior Director. Key Responsibilities AI Development & Implementation Create and manage the AI development process and overall infrastructure for AI-powered products Build AI models that generate accurate predictions at scale. This includes Context optimization Comprehensive evaluation Transform machine learning models into APIs for seamless integration with other applications Develop and maintain infrastructures for data transformation and ingestion Data Management & Analysis Locate, extract, and pull data from diverse sources to support AI model development Conduct comprehensive statistical analysis and interpret results to guide organizational decision-making Automate critical infrastructure components for the data science team Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the AI development pipeline Collaboration & Communication Coordinate effectively with cross-functional team members, including data scientists, software engineers, and product managers Explain the functionality and business value of AI models to stakeholders across various technical backgrounds Collaborate with product teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences Technical Infrastructure Develop and maintain scalable AI infrastructure and deployment pipelines with a focus on leveraging GenAI APIs Optimize model performance and ensure efficient resource utilization Token optimization Compute optimization Cost optimization Implement best practices for model versioning, testing, and monitoring Stay current with emerging AI technologies and industry best practices Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts Collaborative mindset with experience working in cross-functional teams Detail-oriented with strong project management capabilities Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with rapidly evolving AI landscape Expertise in popular genAI frameworks and tools such as Strands, ADK, Deepeval, and AWS Agentcore. Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least 7 years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience System design experience Experience in object-oriented development Experience with cloud technologies Experience in data storage technologies Experience in performance tuning and optimization Experience in DevOps and CI\CD technologies Experience test automation and unit testing Experience software security Working Conditions: Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required. For work that is performed in CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons. CA: Minimum Salary $128,000, Maximum Salary $242,600 CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $111,400, Maximum Salary $202,100 IL*/PA: Minimum Salary $122,800, Maximum Salary $222,400 MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $128,000, Maximum Salary $232,500 NY*/NJ: Minimum Salary $128,000, Maximum Salary $242,600 *Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state. Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA. To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 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Salary : $111,400 - $242,600