Python Engineer - Assistant Vice President

About the role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced Generative AI models and applications, including sophisticated chat interfaces. You will work on various aspects of the AI lifecycle, from research and prototyping to production deployment, contributing to solutions that drive innovation and efficiency within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Maintain and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Python
• Proven experience with Generative AI models, including hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs) or other generative architectures
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX
• Experience with Google ADK or similar Google AI/ML platforms and SDKs
• Strong front-end development skills, particularly with React, for building interactive user interfaces
• Demonstrable experience in implementing chat functionalities, including handling HTTP streaming, asynchronous operations, managing file uploads, and applying various chat formatting techniques
• Solid understanding of machine learning principles, algorithms, and data structures
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices for deploying and managing AI models
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience