VP, AI & AML Systems Engineering

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

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.