Lead Enterprise AI Platform and Architecture

American Express; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express in New York is seeking a Senior Staff AI Engineer to lead the architecture and implementation of enterprise-scale AI across infrastructure and agentic systems. This role focuses on technical direction, scalable and secure platform delivery, and responsible AI practices.

You will mentor senior engineers, advance AI engineering practices, and shape the overall platform roadmap to support business objectives while maintaining high reliability and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-scale AI architecture and implementation across infrastructure and agentic AI systems.
• Set technical direction for AI platform strategy and execution.
• Ensure AI platforms are scalable, reliable, secure, and aligned with responsible AI expectations.
• Mentor senior technical talent and support the development of staff-level engineering capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement in AI engineering practices and platform capabilities.

Job description

American Express in New York is seeking a Senior Staff AI Engineer to lead the architecture and implementation of enterprise-scale AI across infrastructure and agentic systems. This role focuses on technical direction, scalable and secure platform delivery, and responsible AI practices.

You will mentor senior engineers, advance AI engineering practices, and shape the overall platform roadmap to support business objectives while maintaining high reliability and governance standards.