Principal AI/ML Engineer

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Westlake, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Build and maintain large-scale machine learning infrastructure, data pipelines, analytics platforms, and distributed systems in AWS. Develop and scale model training and deployment frameworks, implement ETL and real-time data processing, and create CI/CD and observability solutions. Research reinforcement learning algorithms, including Monte Carlo Tree Search, and validate multi-agent models using simulation platforms. Partner with engineering and business teams, advise management on technical strategy, coordinate complex projects, and mentor junior engineers.
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Job Description:

Position Description: 

 

Builds and maintains large scale Machine Learning (ML) infrastructure, ML, data, and application pipelines, and evaluates ML models, using Apache Spark and distributed data processing frameworks. Establishes Python ML ecosystem using Object Oriented Programming (Java, Scala, and Python), SQL, and Unix scripting. Leverages data movement technologies (Extract, Transform, Load (ETL)/ Extract, Load, Transform (ELT)), messaging and streaming technologies (AWS SQS, Kinesis, and Kafka), relational and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, EKS, and Graph databases), and Application Programming Interface (API) and in-memory technologies. Develops highly scalable distributed systems using Open-source technologies and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools. Uses business knowledge to translate the vision for divisional initiatives into business solutions by developing complex ML infrastructure and conducting studies of alternatives. Analyzes and recommends changes in project development policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to development experts and management.  

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

 

  • Builds sophisticated analytics, ML platforms, and software to enable moderl prediction and optimization.  
  • Develops highly scalable distributed systems and software applications using open-source technologies. 
  • Extends existing ML platforms and frameworks for scaling model training and deployment.  
  • Partners closely with business and software engineering teams to drive the adoption and integration of model outputs.  
  • Implements big data solutions in the data analytics space.  
  • Plans, creates, and maintains data architectures that are fully align with business requirements. 
  • Builds data flow channels and processing systems to ETL and integrate data from various sources.  
  • Confers with systems analysts and software engineers/developers to design systems and obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.  
  • Develops software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation. 
  • Advises senior management on technical strategy. 
  • Mentors junior team members. 
  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.  
  • Plans and coordinates complex project schedules and assignments for multiple projects. 
  • Responsible for meeting project goals on-time and on-budget. 

 

Education and Experience: 

 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal AI/ML Engineer (or closely related occupation) executing cloud computing functions for distributed systems, including architecting CI/CD pipelines, building large scale data processing and analytics platforms, and developing advanced monitoring and observability systems in AWS. 

 

Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal AI/ML Engineer (or closely related occupation) executing cloud computing functions for distributed systems, including architecting CI/CD pipelines, building large scale data processing and analytics platforms, and developing advanced monitoring and observability systems in AWS. 

 

Skills and Knowledge: 

 

Candidate must also possess: 

 

  • Demonstrated Expertise architecting, designing, and building scalable big data frameworks and analytics platforms, using Apache Spark and Kubernetes; developing and optimizing EMR workloads on EKS to support petabyte-scale datasets; and increasing platform scalability and performance by conducting testing and analysis, using AWS services (including EMR, EKS, Lambda, CloudWatch, and SQS) in a Cloud-native environment.   
  • Demonstrated Expertise designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for distributed systems, using Git repositories and AWS CDK; automating deployment workflows and monitoring, using AWS CloudWatch; and performing platform migration from on-premises systems to AWS Cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability and reliability in a production environment.  
  • Demonstrated Expertise conducting advanced research in AI and ML, focusing on Reinforcement Learning (RL); developing novel AI algorithms using advanced RL methods -- Monte Carlo Tree Search for decision making in multi-agent systems environment; and implementing and validating RL models in a simulation environment, using Java, Python, and JMonkey Game Engine to improve safety and scalability.  
  • Demonstrated Expertise designing and developing real-time simulation platforms for testing and validating novel AI algorithms; implementing multi-agent RL models in large-scale simulations using Java-based 3D engines; and running simulation experiments to evaluate model performance and safety metrics, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and advancing multi-agent autonomous systems research. 

[Expertise may be gained during doctoral program.] 

 

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Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field, plus five years of relevant experience
  • Alternatively, a master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field, plus three years of relevant experience
  • Five years of experience executing cloud computing functions for distributed systems, or three years with a master's degree
  • Experience architecting CI/CD pipelines, large-scale data processing and analytics platforms, and advanced monitoring and observability systems in AWS
  • Expertise architecting scalable big data frameworks and analytics platforms using Apache Spark and Kubernetes
  • Experience optimizing EMR workloads on EKS for petabyte-scale datasets using AWS EMR, EKS, Lambda, CloudWatch, and SQS
  • Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Git repositories and AWS CDK
  • Experience automating deployment workflows and monitoring with AWS CloudWatch
  • Experience migrating on-premises systems to AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Advanced AI and machine learning research experience focused on reinforcement learning
  • Experience developing reinforcement learning algorithms using Monte Carlo Tree Search for multi-agent systems
  • Experience implementing and validating reinforcement learning models in simulation environments using Java, Python, and JMonkey Game Engine
  • Experience designing real-time simulation platforms and large-scale multi-agent simulations using Java-based 3D engines

Fidelity Investments Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses, commissions, and profit-sharing are presented as generous and meaningful components of total compensation, with certain roles achieving high total earnings through multiple pay streams. Variable pay is consistently framed as a positive contributor beyond base salary.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match up to 7% alongside additional profit-sharing up to 10% materially enhances long-term compensation. These retirement features are highlighted as standout strengths of the overall package.
  • Parental & Family Support — Generous paid parental leave (16 weeks maternity, 12 weeks parental), backup dependent care, and adoption assistance provide robust family support. Hybrid work and caregiving resources further ease family responsibilities.

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