American Express · 4 hours ago
Senior AI Engineer - Global Risk & Compliance Technology
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$123K/yr - $215K/yrAmerican Express is a company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to supporting its customers and employees. They are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join their Global Risk & Compliance Technology team, where the role involves building and deploying AI/ML models, collaborating with engineers, and mentoring team members. The position focuses on utilizing advanced technologies to enhance the company's digital services and ensure compliance in a highly regulated industry.
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Responsibilities
Hands-on experience in building and deploying AI/ML models including Generative AI, LangChain and NLP
In-depth knowledge of machine learning algorithms, software architecture, libraries and frameworks to create AI that accomplishes outlined goals
Rigorous knowledge of Python programming to develop software
Skillful in developing and maintaining detailed, easy-to-read documentation including data dictionaries, model documentation, and code documentation
Experience in leading and mentoring other engineers
Experience in integrating AI/ML into existing applications in batch and realtime
Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate within and outside the team
Hands-on experience on writing and understanding complex SQL(Hive/PySpark-dataframes) and optimizing data pipelines
Experience with NoSQL is a plus
Experience in Big Data ecosystem including Map-Reduce, Hive, Spark (core, SQL and pyspark) and UNIX shell scripting
Experience with GitHub and leveraging CI/CD pipelines
Experience in taking models through AI/ML governance in highly regulated industry is a plus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or higher degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field
Hands-on experience in building and deploying AI/ML models including Generative AI, LangChain and NLP
In-depth knowledge of machine learning algorithms, software architecture, libraries and frameworks to create AI that accomplishes outlined goals
Rigorous knowledge of Python programming to develop software. Java is a plus
Skillful in developing and maintaining detailed, easy-to-read documentation including data dictionaries, model documentation, and code documentation
Experience in leading and mentoring other engineers
Experience in integrating AI/ML into existing applications in batch and realtime
Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate within and outside the team
Hands-on experience on writing and understanding complex SQL(Hive/PySpark-dataframes) and optimizing data pipelines. Experience with NoSQL is a plus
Experience in Big Data ecosystem including Map-Reduce, Hive, Spark (core, SQL and pyspark) and UNIX shell scripting
Experience with GitHub and leveraging CI/CD pipelines
Experience in taking models through AI/ML governance in highly regulated industry is a plus
Benefits
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities
Company
American Express
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
Founded in 1850
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
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