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VP, Generative AI, Backend Engineer

New York, New York, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-10-24

Core

Design, build, and deliver scalable, production-grade backend platforms and Generative AI-powered solutions for enterprise applications in an investment banking environment.

Role type

VP, Generative AI & Backend Engineering (Hands-on IC Leader)

Builds

Scalable backend services, APIs, data/orchestration layers, and production Generative AI applications (LLMs, RAG, agents)

Domain

Financial Services / Investment Banking / Generative AI / Distributed Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Backend/distributed systems engineering, Generative AI engineering, System architecture, Python/Java, Microservices, Cloud-native architectures, CI/CD, DevOps, MLOps, Technical leadership

Preferred skills

Investment Banking experience, Kubernetes, Docker, MLflow, Azure/AWS/GCP, High-throughput system design

Technologies

Python, Java, LLMs, RAG, Vector databases, Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, MLflow

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end design and delivery of backend and GenAI solutions, Architect secure distributed systems, Build backend services and AI integration layers, Provide hands-on technical leadership and code reviews, Drive technical decision-making for scalability, Integrate LLMs and intelligent agents into production, Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence

Seniority

VP, Hands-on IC Leader