About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

POSITION 

We are seeking a candidate for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Platform team within Investment Technology.  We are seeking a strategic and technically skilled Lead AI Developer to drive the development, governance, and adoption of AI tools across Wellington. This role will be instrumental in managing the rollout of OpenAI-based solutions and Microsoft Copilot, with a strong emphasis on security, compliance, and responsible AI use.  The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with  OpenAI APIs, Microsoft Copilot, , Amazon Bedrock, and will serve as a bridge between engineering, information security, and business stakeholders—especially within the investor community. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• AI Tool Strategy & Governance 

• Define and maintain standards for when to use Copilot vs. OpenAI vs. other AI tools. 

• Collaborate with the AI Policy and Risk team to ensure alignment with firmwide AI governance  

• Rollout & Adoption 

• Lead the firmwide deployment of ChatGPT and Copilot, including training, enablement, and support  

• Partner with investor teams to tailor AI solutions to their workflows and ensure adoption. 

• Development & Integration 

• Build and maintain custom AI agents using Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, and AWS AI services 

• Support the O365 Copilot rollout, including integration with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint  

• Security & Risk Management 

• Stay current on AI-related risks, including data leakage, hallucinations, and model drift. 

• Work closely with InfoSec and Legal to ensure all AI deployments meet compliance standards  

• Innovation & Thought Leadership 

• Monitor and evaluate emerging AI capabilities and product enhancements from Microsoft, OpenAI, and Amazon Bedrock. 

• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and represent the team in AI working groups and forums. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Strong understanding of information security principles and AI governance. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with 2+ years in AI/ML or NLP. 

• Proficiency with OpenAI APIs, Azure OpenAI, and Copilot Studio. 

• Azure and SSO Administration experience is a nice to have.

• Familiarity with AWS AI/ML services (e.g., SageMaker, Bedrock, Comprehend). 

• Experience with Harmonic AI or Prompt AI would be a nice to have. 

• Must be able to work in Boston or Needham – 4 days a week onsite.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, engineering, math, or related field, or equivalent experience 

 

JOB TITLE

Lead Software Engineer

JOB FAMILY

Software Engineering

LOCATION

280 Congress

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?  That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

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