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Base pay range
$200,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr
Principal Software Engineer - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
A multinational banking institution HQ in NYC is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their technology team focused on AI & ML in their Columbus, Ohio office.
You’ll play an integral part within an agile team working to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market‑leading technology products and create best‑in‑class applications that support strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement advanced, scalable software solutions
- Write secure, production‑ready code and perform code reviews
- Act as a trusted advisor on technology strategy, particularly in areas such as AI/ML and SaaS platforms
- Serve as a subject matter expert for complex technical challenges and guide teams in adopting innovative approaches
- Develop reusable frameworks and components to accelerate delivery across multiple projects
- Partner with senior stakeholders to influence technology decisions and align solutions with business goals
- Provide hands‑on leadership in designing and building mission‑critical systems
- Implement robust security and compliance measures to mitigate technology risks
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong background in system architecture, application development, and operational stability
- Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages.
- Deep knowledge of AI/ML, cloud‑native development, and SaaS platforms (e.g., Salesforce).
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and introduce innovative solutions.
- Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud technologies, API design, messaging systems (e.g., Kafka), relational databases, and observability tools.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
Engineering and Finance
Industries
Banking, Financial Services, and Engineering Services
Benefits
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Pension plan
- Paid paternity leave
- Tuition assistance
- Disability insurance
- Child care support
- Paid maternity leave
- Student loan assistance
- 401(k)