Senior AI Architect for Transformation & GenAI

Fifth Third; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to architect and deploy AI/ML systems across the bank, with a focus on generative AI and agentic tooling. You will lead the design of experiments, evaluate models, and collaborate with data, software, and security teams to deliver measurable business value.

The role requires strong coding skills, cloud experience, and the ability to translate complex analyses into practical solutions while navigating regulatory requirements and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience developing and deploying machine learning or AI solutions in production environments.
• Strong programming skills with Python; experience with JavaScript and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI and machine learning systems that address specific business challenges and deliver measurable value.
• Research, test, and apply state-of-the-art generative AI models and/or solutions for potential use.
• Lead projects or processes with limited supervision, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure integration, scalability, and compliance across products.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

SQL

Generative AI

RAG

LangChain

PyTorch

Hugging Face

AWS Cloud

CI/CD

Docker

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related technical field

Tools

Docker

Terraform

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Sagemaker/Lex/Bedrock

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to architect and deploy AI/ML systems across the bank, with a focus on generative AI and agentic tooling. You will lead the design of experiments, evaluate models, and collaborate with data, software, and security teams to deliver measurable business value.

The role requires strong coding skills, cloud experience, and the ability to translate complex analyses into practical solutions while navigating regulatory requirements and risk management.