Senior Gen AI Engineer

About Us: 
At Citi Innovation Labs, we’re building a variety of generative AI applications through greenfield development projects. The Citi Innovation Labs is a leader in creating new ideas, innovative technology solutions, and ground-breaking innovations for Citi's global banking business. We're part of a global network of innovation centres, and our mission is to create competitive advantage for our partners by providing innovative technological solutions. We work closely with our partners taking projects from ideation to production by leveraging the entrepreneurial spirit and technological excellence fostered in the Innovation Labs.  

The Role:
Are you a senior Gen AI Engineer with a deep technical skillset and a passion for artificial intelligence? Do you thrive on designing complex architectures and leading teams to deliver innovative, high quality solutions? Join Citi Innovation Labs as a Generative AI Software Developer and be a part of our dynamic team that’s shaping the future of generative AI applications. 
 
What You Will Do: 

• Lead and Design Robust Systems: Take ownership of architecture and design of applications, services and librarires, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance at an Enterprise level. 

• Set Technical Direction: Guide technical standards, best practices, and architectural frameworks to shape the development of generative AI solutions across teams.   

• Mentor and Grow: Provide mentorship and coaching to less experienced developers, helping to build a high-performance team. 

• Write Excellent Code: We care deeply about the craft of code—whether it’s enhancing user experience, optimizing performance, or enhancing an API design. 

• Collaborate Globally: Work closely with global teammates to form a high-performing software development team. 

• Drive Innovation: Identify and experiment with emerging technologies, driving the application of AI to solve challenging business problems. 

• Engage with Stakeholders: Collaborate with data scientists, product owners, and project stakeholders to ensure effective delivery. 

 
What We Are Looking For:  

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in designing and deploying high-impact applications.  Experience of leading development efforts from inception to production. 

• Strategic and Analytical Mindset: Ability to approach challenges from a holistic perspective, balancing technical requirements with business goals. 

• Architecture and Design Expertise: Extensive experience in system design, architectural principles, and microservices architecture. Ability to design fault tolerant, high-availability systems. 

• Expertise with LLMs: Hands-on experience with Large Language Models and a strong interest in AI. 

• Multi-Language Mastery: Extensive experience in at least two server-side languages (Python, Kotlin, Java, or Go) and the abilitiy to switch languages use the best tool for the job. 

• Inquisitive Mindset: Eager to learn, experiment, and stay updated with emerging technologies. 

• Cloud Native & Kubernetes: Proven experience in developing and deploying microservice architecture applications using cloud-native tools, such as Kubernetes. 
   

Education and Experience: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. 

• Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Leadership" or "managerial" experience is advantageous