Manager of AI Engineering & Generative AI Development

Zions Bancorporation; Midvale, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance -

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Zions Bancorporation in Utah seeks a Manager of AI Engineering & Generative AI Development to build and mentor a high-performing AI team. You will guide end-to-end GenAI project delivery, ensuring secure, scalable architectures and strong collaboration with business partners and security teams.

You will provide strategic technical direction while staying up to date with GenAI frameworks, delivering tangible business outcomes in a regulated financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technology discipline.
• 8+ years in software engineering, technology architecture, and systems development.
• 3+ years of data science / AI experience (Machine Learning or Generative AI).
• Strong collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Python, SQL, containers, and GitHub; familiarity with LangChain/LangGraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing AI engineering team.
• Oversee end-to-end GenAI and AI application development with secure, scalable architecture.
• Collaborate with Cloud Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and business leaders to integrate AI solutions.
• Provide architectural and technical direction and stay current with GenAI frameworks.

Skills

Team leadership

AI/GenAI knowledge

Python

SQL

Containerization

GitHub

LangChain/LangGraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/IT

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

GitHub

Container platforms

Job description

Manager of AI Engineering & Generative AI Development

Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today

We are seeking a highly collaborativeManager of AI Engineering & Generative AI Developmentto build, lead, and mentor a team of AI Engineers. As a leading financial services organization, we have leveraged artificial intelligence methods for several years (mainly machine learning) and over the last two years have been accelerating our broad adoption of GenAI to transform our business and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

As a Manager of AI Engineering & Generative AI Development, you will guide the development, engineering, and deployment of Generative AI and incorporate advanced machine learning solutions. You will be a crucial bridge between highly technical engineering teams and our internal business partners as well as our technology and cyber security teams, ensuring our AI initiatives are secure, scalable, and impactful.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development:Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of AI engineers and developers. Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative team culture.
• GenAI & AI Engineering Delivery:Oversee the end‑to‑end lifecycle of AI and GenAI application development, ensuring technical excellence, robust architecture, and alignment with financial services security and compliance standards.
• Inter Team Collaboration:Work closely and frequently with two peer AI leaders as a key part of development of our AI agents.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership:Partner closely with Cloud Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and internal Business Leaders to integrate AI solutions into our broader technology ecosystem and drive tangible business outcomes.
• Technical Guidance:Provide architectural and technical direction for the team, staying current with the rapidly evolving GenAI landscape, frameworks, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a heavily related technology discipline.
• A robust, proven background (8+ years) in software engineering, technology architecture, and systems development.
• 3+ years of experience with data science and AI (Machine Learning and/or Generative AI)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build strong teams, break down silos, and collaborate effectively with diverse technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Python, SQL, experience with containers, experience with code repositories such as GitHub, familiarity with GenAI frameworks such as LangChain/LangGraph
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership, management, or team‑lead capacity is highly preferred
• Hands‑on development and/or direct leadership experience specifically focused on AI engineering, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI orchestration is preferred
• Prior experience delivering technology solutions within the highly regulated financial services sector is preferred

Location:

This position is fully in office (5 days a week) at the Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square‑foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:

• Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.
• At least 75% of the building is powered by on‑site renewable solar energy.
• Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.
• Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.
• Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.
• LEED‑certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC‑emitting construction materials.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at [e-mail] or 801/844-7618. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include "Accommodation needed" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.