Quant AI Engineer

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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.

About this role:

seeking a Principal Applied AI Scientist / Quant Engineer to drive the design, development, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled applications aligned to the Testing, Monitoring & Audit Technology team within ERAFT (Enterprise Risk, Audit & Finance Technology). This role will focus on building intelligent, efficient, and user-centric capabilities that accelerate Testing & Monitoring outcomes across rules and metadata, sampling, execution, results analysis, reporting, workflow, evidence, and audit trails.

In addition to hands-on development, this role will play a key part in evolving reusable patterns, automation frameworks, and governance approaches for applied AI solutions in enterprise environments. Success in this role is measured by delivery of scalable capabilities, measurable quality, and reliable operational performance aligned to business objectives.

This role will be a key contributor to shaping AI infrastructure, governance, and automation frameworks, working closely with cross-functional partners in technology, product management, and operations.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop and optimize Gen AI applications using agentic frameworks and tools
• Accelerate end to end solution delivery timelines by developing automated data, prompting and evaluation pipelines
• Streamline the enablement of Agentic AI solutions by building solution blueprints, re-usable patterns and identifying process improvements
• Lead AI engineering efforts that drive the design, development, scalability, and evolution of AI-powered products, ensuring AI adoption
• Research and guide engineering efforts to solve complex engineering challenges and balance accuracy, latency and cost
• Develop automated AI model monitoring frameworks, enabling continuous model updates, explainability, and performance tracking
• Develop and scale AI platforms leveraging Large Language Model (LLM) services, real time analytics, AI automation, and intelligent decision-making
• Act as an advisor and collaborate with leadership to integrate AI into existing enterprise systems and cloud platforms to implement innovative and significant business solutions
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to define AI roadmaps, infrastructure strategies, and product enhancements, ensuring AI capabilities align with business AI strategies
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that require vision, creativity, innovation, and advanced analytical and thinking
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommend innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization
• Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership
• Responsible for meticulous governance to address the unique risks posed by GenAI
• Lead technical workstreams and serve as a peer mentor

Required Qualifications:

7 years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in AI model development and deployment with a strong background in LLMs, generative AI, and AI-engineering
• Deep experience with generative AI models, including model prompting, tuning, and safety best practices
• Expertise in solution architecture and applying modular design techniques to agentic workflows
• Solid grasp of data and error analysis, identifying issues and patterns throughout the AI pipeline
• Strong expertise in test or eval driven development, ensuring robust and scalable AI software
• Experience in backend application software development, with ability to quickly adapt to C#, and Python code bases
• Strong understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), knowledge graphs and agentic workflows
• Deep knowledge of AI infrastructure, Generative AI Operations, and enterprise-scale AI adoption strategies
• Familiarity with enterprise-scale software systems and their integration within large organizations
• Passion for building AI solutions that deliver a seamless, end-user-focused experience
• Experience in enterprise AI model lifecycle management, AI compliance, and risk mitigation strategies
• Strong understanding of human centered AI design for workplace applications
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Nice to have: prior experience with knowledge graph technologies and the design and validation of semantic matching frameworks in enterprise environments.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• 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 flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’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.