Senior AI Engineer, Vice President

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior AI Engineer to join and help lead an experienced team of software developers. You will take a senior, hands-on technical role in building a new, strategically important AI system that directly powers one of Citi's Global Lending Platforms. This is a great opportunity to build AI at real scale inside a leading global financial institution, shaping architecture and technical direction while mentoring engineers and partnering closely with senior stakeholders, in a culture that values craft, ownership, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
Design and implement software components and applications for AI systems, with a primary focus on data
Build MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools and AI agents that effectively utilize this data to solve business problems
Act as a senior, hands-on technical leader within a skilled SCRUM team — take ownership of complex, ambiguous problems, drive features from design through production, and ensure delivery of high-quality, production-grade applications
Thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven execution environment, balancing speed with engineering excellence, and proactively identify and resolve technical risks before they impact delivery
Lead code reviews, drive technical discussions, and help define shared engineering standards; mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers to raise the overall capability of the team
Partner with product owners, architects, and senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, resilient technical solutions
Exercise sound judgment on architecture, design trade-offs, and technology choices, balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term platform health
Champion engineering rigor across the team, including testing, observability, security, and operational readiness for production AI systems
Skills & Qualifications
Significant experience as a Software Engineer, with a track record of increasing scope, ownership, and technical leadership
Experience working in complex enterprise environments, collaborating with global teams
Experience applying large language models (LLMs) to solve real business problems, from ideation through to production deployment
Deep fluency in the Python AI/ML ecosystem, including Pydantic, REST API integration, database access, and orchestration frameworks such as ADK or LangGraph
Strong proficiency in SQL and working with complex data in enterprise environments
Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineers, influencing technical direction, and driving engineering standards within a team – big plus
A genuine team player who can also operate with full autonomy and ownership — equally effective in the office or working remotely
Sharp, structured thinker with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to independently research, evaluate, and master new technical domains
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder-management skills in English
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree a plus
What's in It for You
Take on a senior, high-visibility role working alongside experienced engineers while helping shape the growth of others
Work on a complex, high-stakes project deployed globally within a leading financial institution
Operate in a culture that actively encourages and sponsors personal and professional development
Build with cutting-edge AI tools — MCP, LLMs, agent frameworks — at real enterprise scale, with the latitude to influence architecture and technical direction
Flexible hybrid working model supporting both office collaboration and remote productivity
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Job Family Group: Technology
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Job Family:Applications Development
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Time Type:Full time
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Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Skills
Python, REST API, SQL, Scrum