Associate Principal, Artificial Intelligence Engineering

OCC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Technology Stipend

Generous PTO

Parental leave

401k Employer Match

Health benefits

Job summary

OCC is seeking a skilled data/AI engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deploy AI-driven data solutions across our platforms. You will build Python tools, integrate enterprise data sources, and lead RAG system deployments with embedded vector databases.

You will also help shape architectural standards and mentor teammates. The role supports hybrid work arrangements (up to 40% telecommuting) and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, analytics, or related field.
• Two years of experience as data analyst, data analytics engineering associate, or related.
• Experience with Python software development and AI platform integrations (Claude Enterprise) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI data solutions into products.
• Develop and deploy ML models and AI capabilities across platforms.
• Create Python tooling and data processing scripts to support enterprise data systems.
• Lead architectural design and best practices for AI data services.
• Mentor team members and guide product teams on AI implementation.

Skills

Python development

Integrations (Python)

RAG systems

AWS Bedrock

Education

Master’s degree in CS/SE/Analytics

Tools

Claude Enterprise

Amazon Q Business

Job description

Duties

Duties: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge AI data solutions into products. Develop and deploy advanced data machine learning models, ensuring the integration of AI capabilities across various platforms, and drive innovation in data-driven decision-making processes. Develop Python software — including command-line tools, data processing and extraction scripts, reusable tooling, and platform integration utilities — supporting enterprise data systems and AI platforms including Claude Enterprise. Serve as a key advisor to product development teams, providing expertise and guidance on the best practices for AI implementation. Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Gen AI data solutions across OCC, establishing architectural standards and best practices. Drive the development and implementation of sophisticated RAG systems and complex LLM agent workflows, providing technical leadership and mentoring to team members. Collaborate cross functionally with product managers, designers, and domain experts to prototype and deploy AI-enabled data products. Deploy and configure enterprise RAG systems with embedded vector databases using Amazon Q Business to enable organization wide AI capabilities. Apply best practices in observability, evaluation, benchmarking, and continuous improvement for deployed AI data systems. Define and establish enterprise-wide standards for prompt engineering and model versioning, ensuring scalability and maintainability. Design and implement integrations connecting cross-platform enterprise data sources to downstream data and AI platforms (including Claude Enterprise), using Python, Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and enterprise platform connectors. Lead the technical design and implementation of backend infrastructure for AI data services, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions. Lead the development of technical vision and long-term roadmap for AI data systems at OCC, working closely with executive stakeholders. Develop metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor AI data utilization, effectiveness, and integration. Administer AWS Bedrock to provision and manage large language models and build model evaluation frameworks using MMLU and TruthfulQA. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted. OCC offers a standard benefits package. _This position qualifies for The Options Clearing Corporation’s Employee Referral Program._

Education & Experience Required

Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, analytics, or related and two (2) years of experience as a data analyst, data analytics engineering associate, or related

Special Skills Required

• Must have work experience with each of the following: 1) Develop Python software — including command-line tools, data processing and extraction scripts, reusable tooling, and platform integration utilities — supporting enterprise data systems and AI platforms including Claude Enterprise;
• Design and implement integrations connecting cross-platform enterprise data sources to downstream data and AI platforms (including Claude Enterprise), using Python, Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and enterprise platform connectors;
• Deploy and configure enterprise RAG systems with embedded vector databases using Amazon Q Business to enable organization wide AI capabilities;
• Administer AWS Bedrock to provision and manage large language models and build model evaluation frameworks using MMLU and TruthfulQA. Up to 40% telecommuting permitted.

Salary $127,900-$152,400

Benefits

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include: A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education Student Loan Repayment Assistance Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely Generous PTO and Parental leave 401k Employer Match Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

About Us

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 23 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

Compensation

The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education. In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer OCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. OCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Numerous studies have shown that people from certain groups are less likely than others to apply to jobs if they believe they do not meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage everyone to review our open positions and apply if you think your experience may be a match, even if you do not meet all of the qualifications. Your perspective may be an element we need to continue building innovative solutions to support the markets and market participants we serve. If you need a disability related accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail].