Asset Management Engineering - Associate Software Engineer (AI Engineering) - Dallas

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Dallas seeks an Associate Software Engineer focused on AI engineering to design and build AI-powered tools that assist investment professionals. You will work at the intersection of software engineering and applied AI, turning large language models into production‑grade applications for the alternatives business.

Responsibilities include building AI-powered apps, integrating models via APIs, implementing RAG and prompt frameworks, and collaborating with data scientists and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience building and deploying applications that leverage large language models or generative AI.
• Understanding of LLMs and capabilities across platforms.
• Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and vector stores.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, cloud services, and modern software practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain AI-powered applications that automate and enhance investment workflows.
• Design and develop APIs, data pipelines, and backend services that integrate AI models.
• Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems and prompt engineering frameworks.
• Collaborate with investment professionals, data scientists, and product stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and security of AI-driven applications in production.
• Stay current with evolving AI landscape and evaluate new tools and techniques.

Skills

Software engineering

Python

Java/TypeScript

AI/ML

RESTful APIs

Cloud services

LLM / Generative AI

RAG

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/GCP/Azure

Job description

Job Description

What We Do

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don't just make things -- we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Who We Look For

Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Asset and Wealth Management (AWM)

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, we provide clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the firm's primary investment area, we provide investment and advisory services for some of the world's leading pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals, for which we oversee more than $2 trillion in assets under supervision. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success.

What You'll Do

The Asset Management Engineering team is seeking an Associate Software Engineer with an AI Engineering focus, based in Dallas. In this role, you will design and build AI-powered tools that transform how investment professionals analyze deals, manage portfolios, and make decisions. You will work at the intersection of software engineering and applied AI, turning large language models and emerging AI capabilities into production‑grade applications for the alternatives business.

• Build and maintain AI-powered applications that automate and enhance investment workflows
• Design and develop APIs, data pipelines, and backend services that integrate AI models into existing platforms
• Implement retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) systems, prompt engineering frameworks, and agentic AI architectures
• Collaborate closely with investment professionals, data scientists, and product stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and security of AI‑driven applications in a production environment
• Stay current with the rapidly evolving AI landscape and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and techniques for practical application

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience
• Proficiency in Python and at least one additional programming language (e.g., Java, TypeScript)
• Experience building and deploying applications that leverage large language models or generative AI
• Understanding of different LLMs, both commercial and open source, and their capabilities (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini, Llama, Claude)
• Experience with retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) and vector stores
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, cloud services, and modern software development practices
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar)
• Familiarity with Graph RAG and knowledge graphs for complex data relationships
• Experience with prompt engineering and optimization techniques
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Background in financial services or fintech
• Ability to work across globally distributed teams and engage with non‑technical stakeholders

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

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Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 168670
• Job Category Associate
• Locations Dallas, TX, United States

Healthcare & Medical Services

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

Financial Wellness & Retirement

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

Health

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state‑of‑the‑art on‑site health centers in certain offices.

Fitness

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on‑site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre‑approved amount).

Benefits at Goldman Sachs

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