Citi · 2 weeks ago
Senior AI Data Engineer- Vice President
New York New York United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expCiti is a leading global bank, and they are seeking a Senior AI Data Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI agents that can operate with minimal human intervention. The role involves integrating machine learning models, automating complex tasks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance AI capabilities within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement intelligent agents, including their perception, reasoning, planning, and action execution modules
Develop scalable and robust architectures for agentic systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security
Integrate various machine learning models (e.g., LLMs, reinforcement learning, predictive models) to enhance agent capabilities and decision-making
Develop agents that can automate complex tasks, optimize workflows, and solve real-world problems across various domains
Utilize and contribute to agentic AI frameworks and development tools
Design and implement metrics and evaluation strategies for agent performance, continuously optimizing and improving agent behavior
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, particularly in agent-based systems, autonomous AI, and related fields, and propose innovative solutions
Work closely with cross-functional teams including AI researchers, data scientists, product managers, and software engineers to integrate agentic solutions into broader products and services
Create comprehensive technical documentation for agent designs, implementations, and operational procedures
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency
Qualification
Required
6+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on AI, machine learning, or agent-based systems
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL; Java is a plus
Solid understanding of core AI concepts, including knowledge representation, automated planning, decision-making under uncertainty, and multi-agent systems
Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and relevant libraries (e.g., Scikit-Learn, NumPy, Pandas)
Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and their application in agentic systems
Familiarity with specific agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, RAG) or research in multi-agent reinforcement learning
Experience in designing and implementing APIs for AI services
Experience with software development best practices, including version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, testing, and code reviews
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a creative approach to complex challenges
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Bachelor's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, robotics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience in finance industry a plus
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
Company
Citi
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