Gen AI Engineer

Applications Development Senior Manager The Applications Development Senior Manager is responsible for leading a team to develop application systems and programs within Citi’s Data & AI Engineering team. This hands‑on engineering role includes end‑to‑end ownership of AI solutions, from problem definition to production deployment. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities, and build ML‑powered tools and data products that solve complex data quality issues and automate business processes across Citi’s global operations. Responsibilities Design and build machine learning models and pipelines to detect, classify, and resolve data quality issues at scale Handle prompt engineering Set up RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation) pipeline Focus on training, fine‑tuning, and optimizing AI models Apply deeper knowledge of algorithms and mathematics Develop automation tools that eliminate manual effort in data reconciliation, anomaly detection, and reporting workflows Build and maintain internal data products and APIs that expose ML capabilities to business users and downstream systems Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into production‑ready solutions Collaborate with MLOps to implement best practices including CI/CD for ML, model versioning, experiment tracking, and performance monitoring Identify and apply ML and automation techniques to reduce operational risk and improve data governance Continuously monitor and improve deployed models based on real‑world feedback and performance metrics Manage one or more Applications Development projects to accomplish established goals Utilize in‑depth knowledge and skills across multiple Applications Development areas to provide technical oversight across systems and applications Review and analyze proposed technical solutions for projects Contribute to formulation of strategies for applications development and other functional areas Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business integrate to accomplish business goals Provide evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual data in complicated and unique situations Impact the Applications Development area through monitoring delivery of end results, participating in budget management, and handling day‑to‑day staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards; negotiate with external parties when necessary Assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; adhere to policy; apply sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct, and business practices; and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency Recommended Qualifications 6-10 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry Experience as Applications Development Manager Experience as senior level in an Applications Development role Stakeholder and people management experience Demonstrated leadership skills Proven project management skills Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication Technical Skills Languages: Python, Java ML Frameworks: Agent Development Kit, scikit‑learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, VertexAi Data & Processing: SQL, Spark, Databricks, Snowflake, or equivalent large‑scale data platforms Engineering: REST API development, Git, unit testing, code review Preferred Qualifications Experience in financial services or a regulated industry Familiarity with NLP, document processing, or entity extraction Exposure to LLMs and generative AI for automation or data enrichment use cases Knowledge of data quality frameworks, master data management (MDM), or data lineage tools Experience building internal tools or platforms used by non‑technical teams Education Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience Master’s degree preferred Compensation and Benefits Full‑time salary range $142,320.00 – $213,480.00. In addition to salary, Citi offers discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident and disability insurance; wellness programs; paid time off packages (vacation, sick leave, holidays); and other perks that may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. Equal Opportunity Statement Citi is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr Citi