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Lead AI Engineer

FINRA, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107

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Working independently, the Lead AI Engineer owns development of software products and works on improving the overall quality of the product throughout the software development life cycle and mentors other Software Engineers. Reports directly to a Director or Senior Director.

Key Responsibilities AI Development & Implementation

Create and manage the AI development process and overall infrastructure for AI-powered products

Build AI models that generate accurate predictions at scale. This includes

Context optimization

Comprehensive evaluation

Transform machine learning models into APIs for seamless integration with other applications

Develop and maintain infrastructures for data transformation and ingestion

Data Management & Analysis

Locate, extract, and pull data from diverse sources to support AI model development

Conduct comprehensive statistical analysis and interpret results to guide organizational decision-making

Automate critical infrastructure components for the data science team

Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the AI development pipeline

Collaboration & Communication

Coordinate effectively with cross-functional team members, including data scientists, software engineers, and product managers

Explain the functionality and business value of AI models to stakeholders across various technical backgrounds

Collaborate with product teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences

Technical Infrastructure

Develop and maintain scalable AI infrastructure and deployment pipelines with a focus on leveraging GenAI APIs

Optimize model performance and ensure efficient resource utilization

Token optimization

Compute optimization

Cost optimization

Implement best practices for model versioning, testing, and monitoring

Stay current with emerging AI technologies and industry best practices

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts

Collaborative mindset with experience working in cross-functional teams

Detail-oriented with strong project management capabilities

Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with rapidly evolving AI landscape

Expertise in popular genAI frameworks and tools such as Strands, ADK, Deepeval, and AWS Agentcore.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least 7 years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience

System design experience

Experience in object-oriented development

Experience with cloud technologies

Experience in data storage technologies

Experience in performance tuning and optimization

Experience in DevOps and CI/CD technologies

Experience test automation and unit testing

Experience software security

To be considered for this position, please submit an application.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Working Conditions Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.

Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

CA: Minimum Salary $128,000, Maximum Salary $242,600

CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $111,400, Maximum Salary $202,100

IL*/PA: Minimum Salary $122,800, Maximum Salary $222,400 MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $128,000, Maximum Salary $232,500

NY*/NJ: Minimum Salary $128,000, Maximum Salary $242,600

*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.

Time Off and Paid Leave* FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time‑off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro‑rated in the first year). Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full‑time schedule). Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full‑time employees receive nine paid holidays.

*Based on full‑time schedule

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