Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) - Director
Core
Lead a high-performing Forward Deployed Engineering squad to translate complex business challenges into production-ready, enterprise-grade AI agents for Citi's Lines of Business.
Role type
Senior management level Director of Forward Deployed Engineering
Builds
Intelligent agents, system integrations with core banking backends, databases, and third-party APIs
Domain
Banking / Financial Services / Artificial Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
AI agent architecture and orchestration, LLMs, autonomous agents, embeddings, vector search, Model Context Protocol (MCP), enterprise software delivery, regulated production environments, team leadership, risk assessment, compliance
Preferred skills
Master's degree, experience in Tier-1 banking, top-tier tech, or fintech, knowledge of financial products and capital markets
Technologies
LLMs, autonomous agents, embeddings, vector search, MCP
Responsibilities
Partner with LOB Managing Directors and CIOs to define delivery strategy; Direct sprint planning, resource allocation, and technical architecture for 3-5 concurrent AI agent projects; Ensure adherence to enterprise architectural blueprints and security guardrails; Manage and mentor an embedded squad of 8 senior engineers; Drive system integrations between autonomous agents and core banking systems; Collaborate with Principal AI Architect Director to refine delivery playbooks
Seniority
Director, Senior Management
