Lead Agentic AI Engineer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20 years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,850 , and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Lead Agentic AI Engineer to spearhead the development of autonomous, agentic AI systems. The ideal candidate will lead a team in designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI agents capable of complex decision-making, learning, and interaction in dynamic environments.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $55/hr - $65/hr & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making and action-taking.
• Architect scalable and robust AI solutions utilizing the latest in agent-based modeling, reinforcement learning, and natural language understanding.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and product managers, to define technical strategy and roadmaps.
• Drive innovation in AI to create systems that can adapt, learn, and operate independently in real-world scenarios.
• Establish best practices for developing, testing, and maintaining agentic AI models and systems.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to build technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in AI, especially in autonomous agents, reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, and related fields.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and safety protocols in deploying autonomous systems.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in AI/ML with a strong focus on autonomous agents, reinforcement learning, or multi-agent systems.
• Extensive programming experience in Python, Java, or other relevant languages.
• Hands-on experience with AI frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI Gym, or similar.
• Strong understanding of decision-making algorithms, multi-agent coordination, and simulation environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization for deploying scalable AI systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred skills:

• PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related fields.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing complex AI projects.
• Publications or contributions to research in autonomous systems or agent-based AI.
• Knowledge of ethical AI development and safety standards.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.