Vice President, AI / Machine Learning Data Engineering

Archer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with BNY, seeks a Vice President, AI / Machine Learning Engineer to join our AI Hub in New York. You will lead applied AI initiatives, build production-grade ML systems, and guide engineers on scalable, secure AI capabilities across the software development lifecycle.

The role requires deep hands-on expertise in AI/ML, model development, and leadership. You will mentor teams, partner with stakeholders, and drive measurable business impact in a financial services setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5-9 years of software development experience, preferably in financial services
• 8+ years of applied AI/ML, model development, and production solutions
• Hands-on technical lead with ability to guide design, implementation and delivery
• Strong knowledge of MLOps / LLMOps and secure, scalable AI solutions
• Excellent ability to communicate complex ideas to engineers, product partners, and business stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of applied AI solutions with hands-on technical leadership
• Apply expertise in LLMs, fine tuning, model evaluation, and copilots for engineering use cases
• Conduct research, prototyping, and evaluation of model/tooling approaches
• Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to define priorities and success metrics
• Mentor engineers and promote strong engineering practices across architecture, reliability, and responsible AI adoption

Skills

Applied AI/ML

Model development

LLMOps

MLOps

Hands-on leadership

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MLflow

Kubernetes

Job description

Archer is collaborating with BNY to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, AI / Machine Learning Engineer to join our AI Hub team. This role is located in New York, NY.
This role is located in our AI Hub and is focused on building AI-powered tools and platforms that improve the way engineers design, build, test, and operate software. This is a strong opportunity for a hands‑on technical leader who can apply deep AI and software engineering expertise to deliver practical solutions, guide technical direction, and help scale high-value capabilities in an enterprise environment.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead the design and development of applied AI solutions, providing hands‑on technical leadership for machine learning and artificial intelligence products.
• Bring strong knowledge of Applied AI, LLMs, fine tuning, model evaluation, and approaches to building fit-for-purpose models, copilots, and agents for engineering use cases.
• Conduct technical research, prototyping, and experimentation to evaluate model and tooling approaches, and translate findings into actionable recommendations and implementation plans.
• Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to understand priorities, workflows, and opportunities, and help define success measures that demonstrate developer and business impact.
• Bring expertise in applying AI to improve the software development lifecycle and support builders, designers, and developers with secure, scalable, and production‑ready capabilities.
• Contribute to the achievement of Application Development objectives by mentoring engineers, promoting strong engineering practices, and supporting high‑quality delivery across architecture, reliability, and responsible AI adoption.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 5-9 years of experience in software development required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Advanced experience, preferably 8+ years, in applied AI/ML, model development, and software engineering, including experience building and deploying production solutions.
• Ability to operate as a hands‑on technical lead, collaborating with engineers and partners while helping drive design, implementation, and delivery decisions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software practices, MLOps / LLMOps, evaluation approaches, and how to create secure, scalable, and sustainable AI solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively and work across a range of audiences, including engineers, product partners, and business stakeholders.

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.