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Fifth Third Bank · 1 day ago

Principal AI Engineer - Automated Channel

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

6+ years exp

Fifth Third Bank is focused on making banking a better experience. They are seeking a Principal AI Engineer to architect and implement AI and machine learning systems that tackle various business challenges, emphasizing research on generative AI models and agentic systems.

BankingCommercial LendingFinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesLendingMedia and EntertainmentMortgage

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement AI and machine learning systems that address specific business challenges and deliver measurable value

Create and maintain model documentation, ensuring transparency in methodologies and approaches

Research, test, and apply state-of-the-art generative AI models and/or solutions for potential use

Develop agentic AI systems capable of autonomous reasoning, planning, and tool utilization for complex task completion

Create comprehensive evaluation frameworks to assess model performance, detect hallucinations, and ensure output quality

Stay current with emerging AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and methodologies

Contribute to establishing best practices for AI development and deployment

Sets enterprise-wide technical standards by defining reference architectures, chairing design reviews, and approving model lifecycle gates (e.g., data sourcing, bias audits, drift monitoring)

Extract meaningful patterns and insights from complex, multi-dimensional data sets

Apply advanced analytics including predictive modeling, machine learning, and optimization techniques

Translate business questions into well-defined analytical problems with clear objectives

Design and execute experiments with statistically valid methodologies and evaluation criteria

Develop specialized analytics for banking-specific use cases while maintaining compliance with financial regulations

Leads projects or processes with limited supervision, applying advanced knowledge to solve complex problems

Acts as a resource for colleagues, influencing technical direction and standards across multiple products or platforms

Drives cross-team technical initiatives, ensuring integration, scalability, and compliance across multiple products and platforms

Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Present findings, recommendations, and insights to business teams in accessible formats

Collaborate with software engineers, cloud engineers, data engineers, and data scientists to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and products

Work with compliance and security teams to ensure AI systems meet banking regulatory requirements

Qualification

AIMachine learningGenerative AI techniquesData analysisCloud computing (AWS)PythonMachine learning frameworksDeep learningVersion control (Git)CI/CD pipelinesAnalytical thinkingAgile experienceMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related technical field

6+ years of experience developing and deploying machine learning or AI solutions in production environments

Strong programming skills with proficiency in Python

Familiarity with JavaScript and SQL

Expertise in generative AI techniques including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), evaluation frameworks, tool integration, and agentic system design

Skilled in data visualization and storytelling, effectively communicating complex analytical insights in clear, actionable formats for technical and non-technical audiences

Experience with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face)

Practical knowledge of deep learning, neural networks, and traditional ML algorithms

Familiarity with model optimization techniques including quantization and distillation

Knowledge of AI orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, MCPs, etc.)

Proficiency with version control systems (Git/GitHub)

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Experience with containerization and Infrastructure as Code (Docker, Terraform)

Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles

Experience designing observability systems for AI applications

Communicates clearly and builds consensus across teams

Mentors colleagues and promotes knowledge sharing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize competing demands

Self-motivated with demonstrated capacity to work independently

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Understanding of ethical considerations in AI deployment

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred but not required

Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS preferred, specifically Bedrock, Sagemaker, Lex, etc.)

Experience working in Agile environments

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive compensation plan

Company

Fifth Third Bank

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Fifth Third Bancorp is a financial services company that specializes in small business, retail banking, and investments. It is a sub-organization of Fifth Third Bank.

Founded in 1858

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees