AI Software Engineer- T. Rowe Price Labs (NY or MD)

T. Rowe Price; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

T. Rowe Price Labs seeks a Software Engineer for its AI Engineering team in a hybrid setup between New York City and Harbor Point, Baltimore. You will design, develop, and deploy AI agents and intelligent systems, advancing ideas from concept to enterprise-scale in a Build-Operate-Transfer framework.

You will collaborate with engineers, product owners, and business partners to scale responsible AI, apply strong engineering standards, and grow your skills on modern AI products at the firm.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional development experience in an object-oriented language (Java, Python, or JavaScript preferred).
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure), containerized microservices, and agent frameworks.
• Exposure to or strong interest in AI-enabled systems, intelligent workflows, or agentic applications.
• Familiarity with modern AI engineering patterns such as agent orchestration, tool integration, retrieval-based systems, evaluation approaches, monitoring, or guardrails is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to quality via automated testing, code reviews, and continuous delivery.
• A product mindset and comfort operating in a fast-evolving technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy AI agents and intelligent systems for modern cloud-based architectures.
• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to develop agent-driven workflows.
• Contribute to product incubation by validating ideas and preparing solutions for production adoption.
• Support the Build-Operate-Transfer model with long-term ownership and scale.
• Contribute to reusable AI capabilities across agent orchestration, prompt engineering, tool use, and retrieval systems.
• Champion engineering excellence with testing, code quality, CI/CD practices.
• Manage technical debt and drive improvements in AI platforms and infrastructure.
• Proactively seek opportunities to apply AI agents for business value.

Skills

OO languages (Java, Python, JavaScript

Cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure

Microservices

AI concepts & agentic apps

Automated testing & CI/CD

Analytical problem solving

Product mindset & adaptability

Build-Operate-Transfer model

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.

Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.

Role Summary

Positions are available in our New York City office or with our AI Engineering squad in Harbor Point, Baltimore, MD. In either location, you will join a collaborative team of engineers, product owners, and business partners building high-impact AI products with leverage across the firm.

As a Software Engineer on T. Rowe Price Labs' AI Engineering team, you will design, develop, and deploy AI agents and intelligent systems, helping move ideas from concept toward enterprise scale. Working in a Build-Operate-Transfer model, you will contribute to incubating new AI products, help harden them for production, and partner with business-aligned technology teams to help scale responsible AI solutions across the firm.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, working across disciplines, and learning how modern AI products are built responsibly. You will contribute to reusable AI capabilities, help apply strong engineering standards and best practices, and collaborate with senior and lead engineers as you grow your skills and help shape the future of AI engineering at T. Rowe Price.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy AI agents and intelligent systems for modern cloud-based, n-tier, cloud-native architectures.
• Work closely with engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to develop agent-driven workflows that automate complex processes and generate actionable insights.
• Contribute to product incubation efforts by helping validate ideas, build robust implementations, and prepare solutions for production adoption.
• Support the transition of proven capabilities through the Build-Operate-Transfer model, partnering with business-aligned technology teams for long-term ownership and scale.
• Contribute to reusable AI capabilities across areas such as agent orchestration, prompt engineering, tool use, retrieval-based systems, evaluation frameworks, observability, and guardrails.
• Champion engineering excellence by applying best practices in AI development, automated testing, code quality, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
• Manage technical debt and drive ongoing improvements in AI platforms and infrastructure.
• Proactively seek opportunities to apply AI agents for increased business value and operational efficiency.

Business Knowledge

• Collaborate directly with business stakeholders and product owners to understand needs and priorities.
• Make technology decisions that support current and future business objectives and fiscal responsibility.
• Translate business requirements into effective technology solutions.

Qualifications

Required

• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience), with 2+ years of professional development experience in an object-oriented language (Java, Python, or JavaScript preferred).
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure), containerized microservices, and agent frameworks.
• Exposure to or strong interest in AI-enabled systems, intelligent workflows, or agentic applications.
• Familiarity with modern AI engineering patterns such as agent orchestration, tool integration, retrieval-based systems, evaluation approaches, monitoring, or guardrails is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to quality via automated testing, code reviews, and continuous delivery.
• Results-driven with a passion for learning and staying current with emerging technologies.
• A product mindset and comfort operating in a fast-evolving technology landscape.

Preferred

• Solid understanding of financial markets and financial instruments.
• Experience contributing to reusable platform components or shared engineering capabilities.

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status).

What To Expect After Applying

• You will receive an email and text message to answer a few questions to verify your eligibility. If you apply for multiple jobs, you will receive separate invitations for each role and will need to respond to each. Estimated Time Commitment: 3-5 minutes
• If you are eligible, you will be asked to record video responses to introductory questions with our vendor partner, HireVue. Take time to read all instructions carefully before responding. Some questions may require you to respond within a set time limit, or with limited retakes. You can use this opportunity to tell us more about your background and interest than we can learn from a resume alone. Estimated Time Commitment: 20-30 minutes

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$97,000.00 - $165,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers

$106,000.00 - $182,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.

$121,000.00 - $206,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

Benefits

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.

Featured Employee Benefits To Enrich Your Life

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus eligibility
• A generous retirement plan
• Hybrid work schedule
• Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

Learn More About Our Benefits.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.