Lead Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Senior individual contributor embedding with Investment Management Group and Finance to architect, build, and validate AI-enabled production solutions, replacing legacy Excel/Access tools, and modernizing investment workflows.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Forward Deployed Engineer (AI/ML)
Builds
AI-enabled applications, automations, and redesigned workflows for portfolio management and trading
Domain
Financial Services / Investment Management / Quantitative Research
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, AI/LLM development (RAG, prompt engineering, agent workflows), data engineering, cloud platforms, legacy tool modernization (Excel/VBA/SQL), technical leadership, hands-on delivery
Preferred skills
GenAI/LLM production experience, financial services domain knowledge, mentoring
Technologies
Python, Cloud AI platforms, RAG, LLMs, SQL, Tableau, Excel, Access
Responsibilities
Embed with portfolio managers and traders to understand workflows and prioritize opportunities; Architect and build AI-enabled solutions from experimentation to MVP; Lead migration of high-risk legacy tools (Excel, Access) to governed environments; Establish scalable engineering patterns for AI solutions; Mentor engineers and set technical direction; Translate international engagements into reusable code and patterns.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship
