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Job Overview:

In Finance, Market and Credit Risk Technology (FMCRT) we’re pushing the limits of technology. Our products and initiatives adhere to Citi’s strategic architecture principles and support the end-to-end integration of multiple global functions within the bank including Finance, Risk, and Controllers.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and self-driven AI/ML Lead Engineer to join our growing team. This individual will play a critical role in solutioning(design/prototype) and implementing cutting-edge AI/ML and Generative AI solutions to address complex business challenges. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of AI/ML/GenAI technologies and a proven ability to translate business needs into robust and scalable digital solutions. This role requires a strong hands-on approach, a passion for innovation, and the ability to lead and influence technical direction.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the identification and evaluation of new AI/ML/GenAI technologies and tools to build innovative solutions and enhance existing solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and business stakeholders, to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices in AI/ML/GenAI development and deployment.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field and proactively identify opportunities to leverage new technologies.
• Lead the development of proof-of-concept projects to demonstrate the feasibility of new AI/ML/GenAI solutions.
• Contribute to the development of internal AI/ML/GenAI platforms and frameworks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to AI/ML/GenAI solutions in production.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in the software engineering industry, with a focus on AI/ML and GenAI solution development.
• Deep understanding of various AI/ML/GenAI techniques, including deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning.
• Hands-on experience in Python, Java, or other relevant languages.
• Rich understanding of LLMs, vector stores and search algorithms
• Experience with popular AI/ML/GenAI frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, LangChain, and Hugging Face Transformers.
• Proven ability to design, develop, and deploy AI/ML/GenAI solutions in production environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with a strong drive for innovation and problem-solving using out of the box tooling and other automation suites.
• Extensive experience with data analysis and manipulation using tools like SQL, Pandas etc.
• Experience with MLOps principles and tools is a plus.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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