Senior Staff AI Engineering
Core
Leads enterprise-scale AI architecture and implementation across infrastructure and agentic AI systems, setting technical direction for scalable, reliable, and secure AI platforms.
Role type
Senior Staff IC AI Engineer (Enterprise Architecture & Agentic AI)
Builds
Enterprise AI platforms, agentic AI systems, inference platforms, and observability tools for American Express business units.
Domain
Financial Services / Enterprise AI Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Agentic AI design, Generative AI & LLM ecosystems, AI infrastructure (GPU, accelerated compute), Distributed systems & cloud-native architecture, Python & modern AI/ML frameworks, AI governance & risk management, Technical mentorship, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
MS/PhD in AI/ML/CS, Experience in regulated financial environments, Deep knowledge of retrieval-augmented generation and vector databases
Technologies
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Kubernetes, Harness, Vector databases, GPU platforms
Responsibilities
Define architecture and engineering patterns for agentic AI and model integration; Lead resolution of complex technical challenges balancing performance, cost, and security; Shape long-term AI engineering strategy; Mentor Staff and Senior Engineers; Partner with Product, Data Engineering, and Cybersecurity leaders to align AI solutions with enterprise priorities.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence