Senior Specialist, AI / Machine Learning Data Engineer

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, 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 exciting opportunity for a strong individual contributor who can apply AI and software engineering skills to develop practical solutions, contribute to technical innovation, and help deliver scalable capabilities in support of engineering teams.

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

• Design, develop, and support applied AI solutions, contributing hands-on to machine learning and artificial intelligence products and features.
• Bring solid knowledge of Applied AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, fine tuning, model evaluation, and approaches to building fit-for-purpose models and copilots for engineering use cases.
• Perform technical research, experimentation, and prototyping to evaluate tools, frameworks, and model approaches, and help translate results into implementation recommendations.
• Partner with engineers and stakeholders to understand requirements, workflows, and user needs, and contribute to success measures that demonstrate solution value and adoption.
• Apply AI to improve the software development lifecycle and support builders, designers, and developers through reliable, secure, and effective tools and capabilities.
• Contribute to the achievement of Application Development objectives by delivering high-quality engineering work, supporting team standards, and continuously building technical depth across AI and software engineering practices.

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.
• 2-6 years of experience in software development required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus; 
• Advanced experience, preferably 5+ years, in applied AI/ML, software engineering, or model development, including experience building and testing production-oriented solutions.
• Ability to work independently as a strong technical contributor while collaborating closely with peers and senior engineers on solution design and delivery.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, enterprise development practices, and modern AI/ML tooling, with an interest in scalable and sustainable architectures.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, learn quickly, and work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About Us

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 Team

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.