Artificial Intelligence Engineering and Development VP

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who’s passionate about shaping the future of AI at scale. If you thrive at the intersection of innovation and execution, and enjoy turning cutting-edge AI trends into practical enterprise solutions, this role is for you. As a hands-on strategist, you’ll guide the development and evaluation of AI capabilities across diverse business domains, while mentoring teams and influencing stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical depth and strategic vision, with a drive to build reusable frameworks, foster responsible AI practices, and cultivate a culture of experimentation and continuous learning

What you will be responsible for

As Artificial Intelligence Lead you will:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions across use cases such as document processing, intelligent agents, and LLM-based assistants
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into AI-powered workflows using RAG, NLP, and orchestration tools like LangChain and LangGraph
• Promote responsible AI practices including prompt safety, hallucination mitigation, and explainability, while ensuring secure and compliant deployment
• Establish reusable frameworks, evaluation pipelines, and scalable components to accelerate AI adoption and maintain consistency
• Prioritize initiatives, manage delivery timelines, and align AI efforts with enterprise goals

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Solid understanding of generative AI concepts including LLMs, transformers, and diffusion models
• Experience with Python and relevant libraries such as LangChain, FastAPI, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Pandas; Java experience is a plus
• Familiarity with vector databases like FAISS, Pinecone, and Weaviate, and tools such as OpenAI APIs, Hugging Face Hub, and LangSmith
• Strong foundation in software engineering principles including OOPS, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Ability to manage and support multiple AI workflows or agents in parallel
• Awareness of responsible AI principles and practices, including fairness, transparency, and safety
• Experience building reusable components, libraries, and frameworks to accelerate AI development
• Comfort using tools like Fiddler and Postman for API development and debugging
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and guide teams under general supervision

Education

BE/BS / MS

Qualifications

• Overall 12 + years in IT delivery including 3+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML, with a strong foundation in enterprise-scale solution development
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field,
• Strong hands-on expertise in Python, Apache Spark, PySpark, and Databricks for large-scale data processing and AI model development
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and evaluate machine learning and generative AI models using platforms such as OpenAI, Hugging Face, Azure OpenAI, and orchestration tools like LangChain
• Solid understanding of AI evaluation frameworks, responsible AI practices, and experience building reusable libraries and scalable pipelines
• Effective communicator and collaborator with experience influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders in complex, regulated environments

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.

Job Application Disclosure:

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