Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Who we are looking for

We are seeking passionate and skilled Generative AI Developers who can understand industry trends and apply them within State Street’s business systems. You will work closely with business stakeholders to identify user needs, design and build Gen AI solutions using modern AI/ML techniques, and drive implementation across automation platforms. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of AI model integration, software engineering, and problem-solving skills, and thrives in a collaborative hybrid work environment.

What you will be responsible for

As Artificial Intelligence Engineer you will:

• Understand user personas, tasks, and intent to design LLM-based assistants and automation use cases.

• Collaborate with product and process teams to convert business requirements into AI-powered solutions using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), document processing, and NLP.

• Design and implement AI workflows using tools such as LangChain, LangGraph, or similar orchestration frameworks.

• Develop and deploy AI Apps ( LLMs, prompt engineering, fine-tuning) with frameworks like OpenAI, Hugging Face Transformers, Vertex AI, or Azure OpenAI.

• Build and validate intelligent agents capable of tool calling, document summarization, and structured output generation.

• Prioritize and manage tasks to meet project deadlines and ensure delivery of high-impact business value.

• Debug, test, and enhance AI pipelines for scalability, accuracy, and explainability.

• Collaborate with DevOps, Infrastructure, and Data Engineering teams for secure and compliant deployment.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• In-depth understanding of AI/ML concepts, especially generative models (LLMs, diffusion models, transformers).

• Experience with Python (LangChain, FastAPI, PyTorch/TensorFlow, Pandas), and optionally Java.

• Exposure to tools like Vector Databases (FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate), OpenAI APIs, Hugging Face Hub, and LangSmith.

• Strong grasp of software engineering concepts including OOPS, Design Patterns, Data Structures, and Algorithms.

• Experience in working on multiple AI workflows or agents simultaneously.

• Awareness of responsible AI practices, prompt safety, and hallucination mitigation strategies.. 

• Ability to develop multiple reusable libraries and frameworks from scratch. 

• Experience in using API Development/Debugging Tools like Fiddler and Postman.

• Ability to take responsibility and function under general supervision. 

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• BE/MSc

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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