Principal Automation & AI Engineer

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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Leads the design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise automation, RPA, AI/ML models, intelligent agents, APIs, integrations, and data pipelines. The role supports cloud and infrastructure operations through improved reliability, financial accountability, asset optimization, productivity, and data-driven decision-making. Responsibilities include establishing engineering standards, testing, security, governance, CI/CD practices, technical documentation, troubleshooting, Agile delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders.
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About Invesco

As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.

What’s in it for you?

Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including: 

  • Flexible paid time off

  • Hybrid work schedule 

  • 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution 

  • Health & wellbeing benefits 

  • Parental Leave benefits 

  • Employee stock purchase plan

Job Description

About the Role:

The Principal Automation & AI Engineer serves as the technical leader responsible for building the automation, AI, analytics, and operational intelligence capabilities that enable Cloud & Infrastructure leadership team to effectively govern a global technology organization. The role drives operational excellence, financial accountability, service reliability, asset optimization, workforce productivity, and strategic decision-making through scalable engineering solutions and data-driven insights.

Responsibilities of the Role:
  • Intelligent Automation & AI Engineering

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy RPA workflows and AI/ML models to automate complex business processes across multiple teams.

  • Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale automation solutions supporting cloud, infrastructure, service management, asset management, and cloud financial operations.

  • Build AI-powered workflows, copilots, and intelligent agents that automate routine operational activities and improve decision-making.

  • Develop reusable automation frameworks, APIs, integrations, and self-service capabilities across technology platforms.

  • Leverage machine learning, generative AI, and predictive analytics to identify risks, anomalies, optimization opportunities, and operational trends.

  • Establish development standards, testing practices, security controls, and governance processes for automation and AI solutions.


Requirements of the Role:
  • Solid Experience: Minimum 6–9 years of progressive experience in automation engineering, software development, or a related technical discipline, with at least 3 years focused on RPA, AI/ML, or intelligent automation solutions.

  • AI/ML Engineering: Practical experience building and deploying AI/ML models using frameworks such as Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or Azure AI services.

  • Software Engineering: Strong programming skills in Python, C#, .NET, PowerShell, or similar languages, with experience building REST APIs, microservices, and data pipelines.

  • DevOps & CI/CD: Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps practices tailored for automation development and deployment.

  • Cloud Platforms: Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure , Snowflake preferred), including containerization, serverless computing, and cloud-native automation patterns

  • Integration & APIs: Experience developing integrations using APIs, middleware, iPaaS solutions, and enterprise service bus technologies, including ServiceNow and ITSM platform integrations.

  • Problem-Solving & Debugging: Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues across automation workflows, integrations, and AI models.

  • Agile & Scrum: Experience contributing to Agile ceremonies, managing technical backlog items, and delivering iteratively in cross-functional teams.

  • Coaching & Guidance: Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote engineering excellence within the team.

  • Documentation & Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating technical design documents, runbooks, architecture diagrams, and stakeholder-facing presentations.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field is preferred; equivalent practical experience will also be considered. 

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related discipline is a plus. 

  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies or cloud platforms, or related certifications, is beneficial. 

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace Model

Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

Skills Required

  • 6–9 years of progressive experience in automation engineering, software development, or a related technical discipline
  • At least 3 years focused on RPA, AI/ML, or intelligent automation solutions
  • Practical experience building and deploying AI/ML models using Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or Azure AI services
  • Strong programming skills in Python, C#, .NET, PowerShell, or similar languages
  • Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and data pipelines
  • Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, version control with Git, and DevOps practices
  • Working knowledge of AWS or Azure; Snowflake preferred
  • Experience with containerization, serverless computing, and cloud-native automation patterns
  • Experience developing integrations using APIs, middleware, iPaaS solutions, enterprise service bus technologies, ServiceNow, and ITSM platforms
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
  • Experience contributing to Agile ceremonies, managing technical backlog items, and delivering iteratively
  • Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote engineering excellence
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder presentations
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related discipline
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, cloud platforms, or related certifications

Invesco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Invesco and has not been reviewed or approved by Invesco.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs emphasize a strong 401(k) design with immediate eligibility and match vesting, alongside references to employer contributions that support long-term savings. Materials position retirement offerings as a core element of a comprehensive total-rewards package.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is positioned as a robust offering in the U.S. and EMEA, with detailed paid-leave durations previously disclosed and an emphasis on inclusive, gender-neutral policies. Company information indicates broad parental-leave availability as part of total rewards, subject to local specifics.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and holidays are highlighted as meaningful components of the package, with flexibility noted in some areas. Feedback suggests certain U.S. exempt roles use flexible or “unlimited” PTO approaches that enhance practical time-off access.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, Georgia
4,700 Employees

What We Do

Invesco is an independent investment management firm delivering an investment experience designed to help people get more out of life.

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