AI Lead

Photon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon, a leading Digital Platform Engineering company, seeks an AI Lead in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software engineering experience and strong expertise in AI and Python. Responsibilities include leading a team of engineers, developing AI-driven solutions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Experience in financial services is preferred. This is a full-time onsite role with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering or technology development.
• 2+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.
• A proven track record of shipping AI/ML products.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers to deliver AI-driven features and system integrations.
• Write production-grade code and integrate AI models into existing systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team.

Skills

Expert Python Skills

AI Implementation

Integration Expertise

Data Knowledge

Financial Services Experience

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

We are Photon, one of the world's largest Digital Platform Engineering companies providing a combination of Strategy Consulting, Creative Design and Technology Services to a wide range of customers. We work with 40% of the Fortune 100 companies.

Please refer the below JD and apply if interested.

Job Title: AI Lead

Location: New York, NY or Jersey City, NJ (Onsite)

Job Type: Full time

Role Summary

We are looking for a Hands-on AI Lead to drive the development and integration of AI/ML solutions across our financial platforms. In this role, you will act as a "Player-Coach"—leading a team of engineers while actively writing code and building systems. You will bridge the gap between complex AI technology and real-world financial services applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Execute: Manage a team of engineers to deliver AI-driven features and system integrations from concept to production.
• Hands-on Development: Write production-grade code, build APIs, and integrate LLMs/AI models into our existing enterprise ecosystem.
• System Integration: Connect AI solutions with third-party systems, financial APIs, and large-scale data environments.
• Mentor & Grow: Provide technical guidance and career mentorship to your engineering team.
• Collaborate: Work with business and product owners to turn project roadmaps into technical reality.
• Standards: Ensure all solutions are secure, scalable, and meet strict financial industry compliance/quality standards.

Technical Requirements

• Expert Python Skills: Deep experience in Python and modern software engineering practices.
• AI Implementation: Hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs (OpenAI, LangChain, etc.), and traditional ML frameworks.
• Integration Expertise: Proven ability to integrate AI into complex enterprise systems via APIs and microservices.
• Data Knowledge: Comfortable working with SQL, NoSQL, and Vector databases.
• Financial Services: Experience working in banking, fintech, or insurance is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering/technology development.
• 2+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.
• A proven track record of shipping AI/ML products (not just research/POCs).
• Strong communication skills to explain technical AI concepts to business stakeholders.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.