Senior AI/AML Engineer, Vice President

Citigroup; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup in Jersey City, NJ is seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer to design and deliver production-grade AI solutions. You will work across multi-agent orchestration, tool chaining, and real-time workflow automation while ensuring robust guardrails and enterprise API integration.

The role requires strong Python backend skills, hands-on experience with ADK and LangChain, and a track record in regulated financial environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of AI/ML engineering experience and 6+ years total engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and backend development.
• Hands-on experience with ADK for building and orchestrating agents.
• Experience with LangChain or similar LLM frameworks.
• Experience with LLM/GenAI systems (RAG, agents, tool chaining).
• Proven experience delivering production-grade systems in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of API integration, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.
• Experience working in regulated industries (Financial Services preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop LLM-powered applications and agentic systems using frameworks such as LangChain and ADK (Agent Development Kit).
• Build and manage multi-agent orchestration, tool chaining, and workflow automation.
• Develop robust guardrails (input/output validation) to ensure safe and compliant AI behavior.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise APIs, data platforms, and internal systems.
• Design real-time and asynchronous AI pipelines (REST APIs, streaming, WebSockets).
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Model Governance teams to support MRM validation and approvals.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI solutions from concept through production deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Drive best practices, standards, and reusable frameworks for AI engineering.
• Ensure observability, monitoring, and performance optimization of AI systems.

Skills

AI/ML engineering

Python

ADK

LangChain

LLM frameworks

API integration

Regulated industries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ADK

LangChain

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop LLM-powered applications and agentic systems using frameworks such as LangChain and ADK (Agent Development Kit)
• Build and manage multi-agent orchestration, tool chaining, and workflow automation
• Develop robust guardrails (input/output validation) to ensure safe and compliant AI behavior
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise APIs, data platforms, and internal systems
• Design real-time and asynchronous AI pipelines (REST APIs, streaming, WebSockets)
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Model Governance teams to support MRM validation and approvals
• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI solutions from concept through production deployment
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
• Drive best practices, standards, and reusable frameworks for AI engineering
• Ensure observability, monitoring, and performance optimization of AI systems

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering and over all engineering experience of 6+ years
• Strong proficiency in Python and backend development
• Hands-on experience with: ADK (Agent Development Kit) for building and orchestrating agents
• LangChain or similar LLM frameworks
• LLM / GenAI systems (RAG, agents, tool chaining)
• Proven experience delivering production-grade systems in enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of API integration, distributed systems, and microservices architecture
• Experience working in regulated industries (Financial Services preferred)

Preferred Skills

• Experience building multi-agent systems with ADK or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with LLM platforms such as Gemini, OpenAI, or Vertex AI
• Knowledge of AML systems, financial crime detection, or compliance workflows
• Experience implementing AI guardrails, evaluation frameworks, and observability tools
• Exposure to real-time AI systems (voice, streaming, event-driven architectures)
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $142,320.00 - $213,480.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Nov 06, 2026

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