Director, AI / Machine Learning Data Engineer

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, AI / Machine Learning Engineer to join our AI Hub team. This role is located in New York, NY.

This role is located in our AI Hub and is focused on building AI-powered tools and platforms that improve the way engineers design, build, test, and operate software. This is an opportunity for a highly technical individual contributor to apply deep expertise in AI/ML and software engineering to build practical, scalable solutions that improve developer productivity, accelerate software delivery, and drive measurable impact across the enterprise. The ideal candidate combines hands-on engineering excellence with strong technical judgment, a passion for innovation, and the ability to translate emerging AI capabilities into production-ready solutions.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Design, develop, and deliver enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions, intelligent applications, backend services, and data products that address complex business challenges and create measurable value.
• Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of machine learning, generative AI, data science, and software engineering solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Drive the development of production-grade AI/ML and software solutions across the full lifecycle, including solution design, coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous optimization.
• Develop high-quality, secure, and efficient code while applying engineering best practices, conducting code reviews, and proactively managing technical debt.
• Design, build, and maintain enterprise data pipelines and integrations, ensuring the quality, availability, and effective use of strategic data assets.
• Partner with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering organizations to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Apply security, privacy, governance, and responsible AI principles throughout the development lifecycle to deliver trusted and compliant solutions.
• Leverage deep expertise in AI/ML, data engineering, cloud technologies, and distributed systems to influence technical direction and drive engineering excellence.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to advance the organization's AI capabilities and accelerate innovation.
• Communicate technical strategies and solution recommendations to business and technology leaders while fostering technical excellence through knowledge sharing and mentorship.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree is beneficial.
• 12+ years of experience in software development required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Advanced experience, preferably 10+ years, in applied AI/ML, model development, and software engineering, including experience deploying solutions into production environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software practices, MLOps / LLMOps, evaluation frameworks, and how to create secure, scalable, and sustainable AI architectures.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and influence a range of audiences, including engineers, product partners, and senior business stakeholders.
   

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

 Here’s a few of our recent awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting. 

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.