Vice President - Software Engineering (AI/ML Innovation)

Goldman Sachs Services Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs Bengaluru seeks an Engineering-L2 Vice President for Software Engineering to lead AI/ML initiatives in an agile, startup-like team. You will prototype and deliver end-to-end AI solutions, translating complex business challenges into scalable architectures.

The role focuses on collaboration with business and engineering teams, knowledge transfer, and staying at the frontier of AI, including LLMs, RAG, and cloud deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in AI/ML development with end-to-end delivery.
• Demonstrated experience building end-to-end AI apps leveraging LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, and agentic frameworks.
• Strong Python programming and AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Rapid prototyping & end-to-end development of AI/ML models and applications from ideation to deployment.
• Business partnership & solution architecture to translate needs into robust tech specs.
• Solution implementation & delivery with scalable, maintainable AI systems.
• Knowledge transfer & enablement through documentation, mentoring, and training.
• Technology & innovation leadership keeping pace with AI advancements.

Skills

AI/ML development

Python

LLMs

Prompt engineering

RAG

Agent frameworks

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Data Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Engineering-L2-Bengaluru-Vice President-Software Engineering

The agile AI Innovation Acceleration team will operate with the speed and spirit of a startup, focused on rapidly prototyping and building cutting-edge AI use cases that directly address the critical needs of our businesses. The primary goal of this team is to demonstrate the transformative potential of AI within the firm, rapidly deliver impactful solutions, and then seamlessly transfer the code, knowledge, and ownership to the respective business and engineering teams. This hands-on engineering role is pivotal in shaping the future of AI adoption at Goldman Sachs and fostering a culture of innovation and accelerated development.

As an AI Innovation Acceleration Specialist, you will be instrumental in identifying, developing, and deploying end-to-end AI/Machine Learning solutions that drive tangible business value; you will work in a fast-paced environment, leveraging your expertise to translate complex business challenges and customer needs into actionable AI architectures and technical specifications, and then implement and deliver these systems.

Key Responsibilities

Rapid Prototyping & End-to-End Development: Lead the end-to-end development of AI/ML models and applications, from ideation and data exploration to rapid prototyping and initial deployment.

Business Partnership & Solution Architecture: Collaborate closely with business and engineering teams to deeply understand their challenges and customer needs, identify high-impact AI use cases, and translate business requirements into robust technical specifications and solution architectures.

Solution Implementation & Delivery: Architect, implement, and deliver scalable, robust, and maintainable AI solutions based on defined technical specifications and architectures, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and workflows within the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Knowledge Transfer & Enablement: Facilitate effective knowledge transfer through comprehensive documentation, training sessions, mentorship, and pair-programming, empowering receiving teams to take ownership and continue the development of AI solutions.

Technology & Innovation Leadership: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and relevant technologies, continuously evaluating and recommending new tools, techniques, and best practices to drive innovation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.

5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML development, with a proven track record of delivering end-to-end AI solutions in a professional setting.

Demonstrated experience building and deploying end-to-end AI applications, particularly those leveraging LLMs and related frameworks. This includes experience with prompt engineering, fine-tuning, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and agentic frameworks.

Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, along with relevant AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

Proven ability to translate complex business requirements and customer needs into well-defined technical architectures and specifications, and to subsequently implement and deliver robust systems based on these designs.

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices for model deployment and management.

Excellent communication capabilities, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a passion for mentoring and enabling others.

Proven ability to lead or significantly contribute to cross-functional projects.

About Goldman Sachs

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.

Experience Level

Executive Level