Generative AI Technical Lead

This Generative AI Technical Lead will drive the design development and delivery of enterprise AI solutions across our organization. This will sit at the intersection of business and engineering translating stakeholder pain points into working solutions rapidly prototyping ideas and building production-grade AI systems that create real value. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on technical expertise with the ability to navigate a complex enterprise technology landscape and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Design develop and deploy production-grade AI solutionsincluding generative AI and agentic AI systemsthat address real business needs across the organization

• Partner closely with business stakeholders to translate pain points and requirements into technical solutions serving as a bridge between non-technical partners and engineering teams

• Rapidly prototype and iterate on AI proof-of-concepts gathering stakeholder feedback to refine solutions before moving to production

• Architect and implement AI systems leveraging cloud AI platforms (e.g. AWS) agentic frameworks RAG architectures vector databases and LLM orchestration tools

• Navigate enterprise complexityincluding legacy systems data silos security constraints and cross-functional dependenciesto successfully deliver AI solutions at scale

• Apply strong software engineering practices including AIOps and production deployment standards to ensure AI systems are reliable scalable and maintainable

• Lead and mentor technical team members while staying current on emerging AI/ML advancements to continuously evolve the organizations AI capabilities

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree)

Work Experience

• 5-7 years Required

• 7 years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

9IC

Required Skills:

• 5 years of experience in Software Engineering with an understanding of AIOps and production deployment practices.
• 3 years of experience in AI Technical Products
• Experience designing and developing AI solutions (generative AI and/or agentic AI systems).

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience delivering enterprise production AI solutions and integrating with enterprise tools.
• Strong AI engineering skills spanning model integration prompt engineering orchestration frameworks evaluation and productionizingAI systems.
• A track record of building enterprise AI solutions and successfully navigating the complexity of large organizationslegacy systems data silos security constraints and cross-functional dependencies.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills with the ability to bridge business needs and technical execution.
• Demonstrated ability to move fastbuilding quick POCs and iterating based on feedback.
• Solid grounding in the broader AI/ML ecosystem and a genuine curiosity that keeps you on top of recent advancements.
• Experience with major cloud AI platforms like AWS and AI/ML services.
• Familiarity with agentic frameworks RAG architectures vector databases and LLM orchestration tools.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring technical teams.

Related Skills

Business Acumen Data Preprocessing Data Science Innovation Machine Learning Market/Industry Dynamics Predictive Modeling Programming Statistics

Anticipated Posting End Date:

Base Pay Range: $184000/yr - $304000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience time in role base salary of internal peers prior performance business sector and geographic addition to base salary the competitive compensation package may include depending on the role participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example annual discretionary incentive programs non-annual sales incentive plans or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA were on a mission to build on our 100 year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrows challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People Be Client Obsessed Lead with Integrity Own It and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveens entrepreneurial spirit where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathwaysbecause when our people succeed our impact on clients lives grows stronger.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. Thats why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits please review our Benefits Summary .

Equal Opportunity

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Required Experience:

Senior IC