What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Lead position at Photon?
Hi Everyone,
We are Photon, one of the world's largest Digital Platform Engineering companies providing a combination of Strategy Consulting, Creative Design and Technology Services to a wide range of customers. We work with 40% of the Fortune 100 companies.
Please find the below JD and apply if interested.
Designation: AI Lead
Location: Jersey City, NJ or NYC (Onsite)
Job Type: Fulltime
Role Summary
We are looking for a Hands-on AI Lead to drive the development and integration of AI/ML solutions across our financial platforms. In this role, you will act as a "Player-Coach" leading a team of engineers while actively writing code and building systems. You will bridge the gap between complex AI technology and real-world financial services applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead & Execute: Manage a team of engineers to deliver AI-driven features and system integrations from concept to production.
- Hands-on Development: Write production-grade code, build APIs, and integrate LLMs/AI models into our existing enterprise ecosystem.
- System Integration: Connect AI solutions with third-party systems, financial APIs, and large-scale data environments.
- Mentor & Grow: Provide technical guidance and career mentorship to your engineering team.
- Collaborate: Work with business and product owners to turn project roadmaps into technical reality.
- Standards: Ensure all solutions are secure, scalable, and meet strict financial industry compliance/quality standards.
Technical Requirements
- Expert Python Skills: Deep experience in Python and modern software engineering practices.
- AI Implementation: Hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs (OpenAI, LangChain, etc.), and traditional ML frameworks.
- Integration Expertise: Proven ability to integrate AI into complex enterprise systems via APIs and microservices.
- Data Knowledge: Comfortable working with SQL, NoSQL, and Vector databases.
- Financial Services: Experience working in banking, fintech, or insurance is highly preferred.
Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in software engineering/technology development.
- 2 years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.
- A proven track record of shipping AI/ML products (not just research/POCs).
- Strong communication skills to explain technical AI concepts to business stakeholders.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.