Director, AI / Machine Learning Data Engineer

Archer; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, collaborating with BNY, seeks a Director of AI/ML to lead the AI Hub in Lake Mary, FL. This hands-on senior technical leader will design, build, and scale AI-powered tools and platforms that transform how engineers design, test, and operate software.

The role requires 12+ years in software development and 10+ years in applied AI/ML, with strong leadership, architecture, and production deployment experience in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years of experience in software development.
• Advanced experience, preferably 10+ years, in applied AI/ML, model development, and software engineering, including production deployment.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
• Hands-on technical leader with architecture, delivery, and ownership.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software practices, MLOps/LLMOps, evaluation frameworks, secure scalable AI architectures.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to engineers, product partners, and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of applied AI solutions hands-on, providing technical direction for ML/AI products.
• Bring deep knowledge of Applied AI, LLMs, fine tuning, model evaluation, and fit-for-purpose models for engineering use cases.
• Drive technical discovery, prototyping, and evaluation of tools and model approaches with practical recommendations.
• Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to understand roadmaps and success measures.
• Lead and manage a team of AI/ML engineers, coaching and developing talent and fostering technical excellence.
• Apply AI to improve the software development lifecycle with secure, production-grade capabilities.
• Contribute to architectural and delivery practices across the organization.

Skills

Technical leadership

Applied AI/ML

Software engineering

Mentoring engineers

MLOps / LLMOps

Communication

Education

Bachelors in CS or related

Advanced degree beneficial

Tools

Python

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Cloud platforms

Job description

Archer is collaborating with BNY to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, AI / Machine Learning Engineer to join our AI Hub team. This role is located in Lake Mary, FL.

This role is located in our AI Hub and is focused on building AI-powered tools and platforms that improve the way engineers design, build, test, and operate software. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands‑on technical leader who can combine deep applied AI expertise with strong software engineering judgment to deliver practical, scalable solutions in an enterprise environment while leading and developing a high‑performing engineering team.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of applied AI solutions hands‑on, providing technical direction and execution leadership for machine learning and artificial intelligence products.
• Bring deep knowledge of Applied AI, LLMs, fine tuning, model evaluation, and approaches to building fit‑for‑purpose models, copilots, and agents for engineering use cases.
• Drive technical discovery, prototyping, and experimentation to evaluate tools, frameworks, and model approaches, translating findings into practical recommendations and scalable implementation plans.
• Partner closely with engineering and business stakeholders to understand roadmaps, pain points, and workflows, and define success measures that demonstrate developer, engineering, and business impact.
• Lead and manage a team of AI / machine learning engineers, supporting performance, coaching and development, and creating a strong culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Bring expertise in applying AI to improve the software development lifecycle and empower builders, designers, and developers through trusted, secure, and production‑grade capabilities.
• Contribute to the achievement of Application Development objectives by establishing strong practices across architecture, delivery, reliability, and responsible AI adoption.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree is beneficial.
• 12+ years of experience in software development required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Advanced experience, preferably 10+ years, in applied AI/ML, model development, and software engineering, including experience deploying solutions into production environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams, mentoring engineers, and balancing people leadership with hands‑on technical direction and delivery ownership.
• Ability to lead as a hands‑on technical leader, collaborating with, mentoring, and guiding engineers while driving architecture, implementation, and delivery decisions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software practices, MLOps / LLMOps, evaluation frameworks, and how to create secure, scalable, and sustainable AI architectures.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and influence a range of audiences, including engineers, product partners, and senior business stakeholders.

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.