Forward-Deployed AI Transformation Leader, VP

Citi; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing and financial support

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer in Irving, TX to partner with business leaders and engineers, delivering AI-driven solutions that reimagine core processes. You will design, prototype, and implement AI-enabled references while driving adoption across Citi's operations.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs, stay current with AI advances, and help scale capabilities through mentorship and training. The role blends technical delivery with business impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in a hands-on technical role such as software engineering, data science, or ML engineering.
• Deep hands-on experience with LLMs and AI agents, ML concepts, NLP, and data modeling.
• Ability to translate business challenges into technical requirements and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze processes, workflows, and pain points and identify AI opportunities.
• Design and prototype AI-powered solutions, including POCs and MVPs to demonstrate value.
• Bridge communication gaps between non-technical users and core engineering teams.

Skills

AI/ML Knowledge

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

SageMaker

Vertex AI

Azure ML

ETL/ELT

Data Warehousing

Job description

Citi is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer in Irving, TX to partner with business leaders and engineers, delivering AI-driven solutions that reimagine core processes. You will design, prototype, and implement AI-enabled references while driving adoption across Citi's operations.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs, stay current with AI advances, and help scale capabilities through mentorship and training. The role blends technical delivery with business impact.