Principal GEN AI

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,700+, and has 57 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Principal Gen AI Engineer (Full Stack) to lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge generative AI solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of AI/ML techniques, full-stack development skills, and the ability to drive the technical vision of our AI initiatives.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $105k - $115/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of generative AI models and applications across the full technology stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions.
• Develop and optimize APIs, backend services, and front-end interfaces to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Engineer data pipelines and manage data processing flows to support AI model training and inference.
• Ensure the robustness, security, and scalability of AI-driven applications.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in generative AI, machine learning, and full-stack development, and incorporate best practices.
• Mentor and guide the engineering team in technical excellence and innovation.
• Contribute to the development of technical standards and best practices for AI implementation.

Requirements:

• Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in full-stack software development and AI/ML, with a focus on generative models.
• Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and frameworks such as React, Node.js, or similar.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
• Experience with large language models (LLMs), GANs, VAEs, or other generative architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to design scalable backend architectures and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deploying AI models in production.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred, but not required:

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, AI, or related fields.
• Experience with model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and model interpretability.
• Contributions to open-source AI projects or publications in relevant forums.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.