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Are you ready to shape the future of banking with cutting-edge AI? At Citi, we're building more than just technology; we're innovating solutions that transform the global financial landscape? We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated GenAI Lead Engineer to join our dynamic team and drive the design, prototyping, and implementation of advanced AI/ML and Generative AI solutions. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of Generative AI technologies, a strong hands-on approach, and a proven ability to translate complex business challenges into robust, scalable, and impactful digital solutions. If you are passionate about innovation, technical leadership, and influencing strategic direction, we encourage you to apply!
Job Responsibility:
Drive the identification, evaluation, and adoption of emerging GenAI, ML, and traditional AI technologies and tools to develop innovative solutions and enhance existing platforms
Lead the end-to-end design, prototyping, and implementation of cutting-edge AI/ML and Generative AI solutions, ensuring they address critical business needs and scale effectively across the enterprise
Partner closely with product management, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to deeply understand requirements and translate them into precise technical specifications and actionable roadmaps
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering best practices in AI/ML/GenAI development, deployment, and operational excellence
Champion rapid delivery and iterative development, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to pivot based on feedback and evolving needs, prioritizing value delivery over upfront perfection
Lead the development of compelling proof-of-concept projects to validate the feasibility and potential of novel AI/ML/GenAI solutions
Actively contribute to the design and development of internal AI/ML/GenAI platforms, frameworks, and shared services
Provide expert technical support, troubleshooting, and resolution for AI/ML/GenAI solutions in production environments
Requirements:
Proficiency in at least two programming languages (strong preference for Python, with significant experience in Javascript/Typescript and Golang being highly valued)
Demonstrated deep hands-on experience in engineering and deploying enterprise-grade solutions that are highly scalable, resilient, and performant
Strong theoretical and practical understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), transformers, agentic frameworks, vector stores, and advanced search algorithms
Experience with relevant GenAI/ML frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, MLFlow, Spring AI, Spring Boot, and Flask
Extensive experience with data analysis and manipulation using tools like SQL and Pandas
Proficiency in database technologies including Oracle, Postgres, or MongoDB
Proven experience in designing and implementing robust REST and WebSocket APIs
Experience with messaging and integration platforms like Kafka or JMS/MQ
UI development skills with technologies such as React JS or Streamlit
Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and deploy AI/ML/GenAI solutions into production environments (experience with MLOps principles and tools is a significant advantage)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
10+ years of professional experience, preferably within financial services or leading technology firms
A self-starter with a strong drive for innovation, exhibiting exceptional problem-solving skills, and a knack for leveraging 'out-of-the-box' tooling and automation
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences