Director, AI / Machine Learning Software Engineer

Director, AI / Machine Learning Software Engineer

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, AI / Machine Learning Software Engineer to join our AI HUB. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA – HYBRID – 4 days a week in office.

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

• Lead research initiatives, provide strategic direction on AI architecture, technical expertise, and craft strategic approaches on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence products. 
• Has deep knowledge of the AI and Machine Learning field, and the practical applications of ML/AI concepts. 
• Conduct technical research studies to provide additional facts needed to make informed strategic decisions. 
• Establishes strong relationships with internal teams to gain an understanding of their strategies, objectives, and tactics to develop a comprehensive success measurement plan. 
• Provides expertise in the most complex processes of integrating ML/AI across existing and modified applications. 
• Collaborate with and support leaders and their teams from multiple areas of expertise to ensure strategies and data science products are aligned and support business and operating results. 
• Stays abreast of emerging technologies and identifies potential use of new and existing technology within lines of business by participating in industry-wide conferences and research and by having in-depth knowledge of various business areas. 
• Contribute to the achievement of Application Development objectives. Mentors and develops a successful team of machine learning engineers.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Advanced degree in STEM engineering degree, or equivalent AI/ML research work experience 
• 8+ years of related experience required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and software engineering fundamentals.
• Proven experience with modern ML frameworks in Python, (Pytorch, Numpy). 
• Strong understanding of clean code practices.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas and express complex concepts to different types of audience
• Experienced in designing end to end pipelines with MLOps.
• Proficient with SQL, Spark, Airflow and data pipeline design in dealing with real-time financial data.
• Experience in AI, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a stron