Senior Director - AI Solution Architect
We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Director, AI Solution Architect to join Eliza Frontier Solutions, a new team within AI Hub. This role is focused on shaping and delivering frontier AI solutions, defining technical architecture, and turning emerging AI capabilities into secure, scalable products for the firm.
In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
Lead solution architecture for frontier AI products and identify key business applications within Eliza Frontier Solutions.
Review and refine end-to-end technical designs for AI applications and agentic workflows, with a focus on reusability, resilience, observability and commercial viability.
Guide technical direction for new projects by aligning user needs, platform strategy and implementation tradeoffs, with a focus on establishing patterns and golden paths.
Establish reusable patterns for AI engineering, platform integration, governance, and production readiness.
Act as a senior technical leader and advisor for complex cross-functional initiatives and key architecture reviews.
To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise software, platform and AI solutions in complex environments.
Deep understanding of AI engineering patterns, preferably with a background in Machine Learning (deep learning ideal)
Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML architecture across training, inference, feature pipelines, model serving, orchestration, agent protocols, etc.
Strong platform engineering skills across APIs, microservices, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, observability, and secure deployment.
Experience working with AI platforms, developer platforms, or internal enablement products.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear architecture decisions, delivery plans, and business outcomes, and ability to spot flaws and risks in designs.
Strong partnership and communication skills across engineering, product, risk, control, and senior stakeholders.
Preferred technical areas:
Applied AI, ML/optimization, orchestration and software architecture, including evaluation frameworks and guardrail design
Vector databases, retrieval systems, knowledge graphs, memory-based agents and agentic protocols
MLOps, model lifecycle tooling, and production AI observability
Experience with AI for engineering practices and agentic SDLC design, with an eye toward production scale and resilience
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.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. About the TeamAt BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn
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- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
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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.
Skills Required
- Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise software, platform, and AI solutions in complex environments
- Deep understanding of AI engineering patterns, preferably with a machine learning background
- Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML architecture across training, inference, feature pipelines, model serving, orchestration, and agent protocols
- Strong platform engineering skills across APIs, microservices, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, observability, and secure deployment
- Experience working with AI platforms, developer platforms, or internal enablement products
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into architecture decisions, delivery plans, and business outcomes
- Ability to identify flaws and risks in technical designs
- Strong partnership and communication skills across engineering, product, risk, control, and senior stakeholders
- Experience with applied AI, ML/optimization, orchestration, software architecture, evaluation frameworks, and guardrail design
- Experience with vector databases, retrieval systems, knowledge graphs, memory-based agents, and agentic protocols
- Experience with MLOps, model lifecycle tooling, and production AI observability
- Experience with AI for engineering practices and agentic SDLC design
BNY Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BNY and has not been reviewed or approved by BNY.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive options with a $0‑premium plan for eligible lower earners, expanded mental‑health support with personalized therapy, and strong income protection through short‑ and long‑term disability. These features have been recently enhanced and are paired with dental and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave provides 16 weeks of fully paid time for all parents, with added support such as adoption assistance. This breadth offers strong coverage for major family events.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes a company match and Roth options to support long‑term savings. Additional financial programs like tuition assistance and savings vehicles complement retirement readiness.
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We help make money work for the world — managing it, moving it and keeping it safe. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system, we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investable assets. Today we help over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally access the money they need. For 240 years we have partnered alongside our clients to create solutions that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
