RBC · 12 hours ago
Lead AI Engineer
New York, New York, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$225K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expRBC Capital Markets is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to join their AI & Digital Engineering team, playing a pivotal role in reshaping the future of global financial markets through cutting-edge technology. The role involves delivering scalable, production-ready AI solutions and driving the adoption of AI and machine learning to solve complex business challenges.
BankingFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Innovate at the forefront, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems in global financial markets
Pioneer End-to-End solutions from prototyping to deployment, owning the full lifecycle of AI initiatives
Champion cross-functional collaboration by leading discussions with business stakeholders to gather requirements, refine visions, and align AI initiatives with strategic goals to translate into actionable AI strategies
Develop AI models to enhance blockchain use cases, such as fraud detection or automated compliance by implementing smart contracts and DLT solutions
Engineer systems prioritizing performance, security, and compliance to support high-volume, real-time applications
Develop and deploy cloud-native AI/ML solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency through Kubernetes, Docker, etc
Proactively address ethical AI, data governance, and regulatory considerations in financial services
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, AI, or similar quantitative field preferred
10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying production-scale AI/ML solutions, with a proven track record, preferably in finance or related industries
Fluency in Python, including development of production-grade AI/ML solutions using libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch, or Hugging Face
Demonstrated mastery in Generative AI (e.g., LLMs, diffusion models), NLP (e.g., transformer models), and computer vision (e.g., vision transformers)
Hands-on experience with blockchain platforms (e.g. Ethereum) and smart contract development for financial applications
Proficiency in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), including serverless computing, managed services, and Kubernetes for scalable AI deployments
Documented success leading projects from business requirement gathering to prototype development and production deployment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
Preferred
Certifications: AWS/GCP/Azure AI certifications, CFA, or FRM
Specialized knowledge in risk management, trading workflows, or regulatory reporting (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank)
Benefits
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Commission sharing eligibility for select roles
A discretionary bonus
A paid time-off plan
Our 401(k) program with company-matching contributions
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Company
RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.3B2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.35B
2025-07-10Post Ipo Debt· $177.74M
Leadership Team
Graeme Hepworth
Chief Risk Officer
Kelly Bradley
Chief Human Resources Officer
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