Artificial Intelligence Engineering and Development AVP

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a technically strong and forward-leaning AI engineer who can lead the design and delivery of Generative AI solutions across business domains. As a AVP, you will work closely with stakeholders to understand user needs, architect intelligent systems using modern Artificial Intelligence techniques, and guide implementation across platforms. You should bring hands-on experience in integrating LLMs, building scalable AI workflows, and applying orchestration frameworks like LangChain. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with a problem-solving mindset and thrives in a collaborative, hybrid work environment where innovation and reusability are key

What you will be responsible for

As Artificial Intelligence AVP you will:

• Lead the design and implementation of AI-powered solutions using LLMs, RAG, and NLP across document processing and intelligent automation use cases
• Architect and deploy scalable AI workflows using orchestration frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph, and platforms such as OpenAI, Hugging Face, Vertex AI, and Azure OpenAI
• Guide the development of intelligent agents capable of tool invocation, summarization, and structured output generation
• Establish reusable frameworks, prompt libraries, and evaluation pipelines to ensure consistency, scalability, and explainability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, compliant deployment and timely delivery of high-impact AI initiatives

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• 8 + years of overall experience in software development, including 2–3 years of hands-on work in AI/ML and  Generative AI applications
• Strong proficiency in Python and frameworks such as FastAPI, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Pandas, and orchestration tools like LangChain
• Practical experience with vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate) and platforms like OpenAI, Hugging Face, and LangSmith
• Solid grounding in software engineering principles including OOPS, design patterns, and algorithms, with a focus on building reusable AI components
• Awareness of responsible AI practices including prompt safety, hallucination mitigation, and explainability, with the ability to lead development with minimal supervision

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• BE/MS
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong hands-on expertise in Python, Apache Spark, PySpark
• Experience in Databricks for large-scale data processing and AI model development is a plus

Additional requirements

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.

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