Bank of America Corporation

Principal Engineer - Agentic Experience & UI Framework

Bank of America Corporation$140K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of engineering experience with strong focus on frontend or full-stack platforms
  • Proven experience building developer-facing tools, AI-assisted applications, or intelligent workflow systems
  • Demonstrated leadership in defining architecture and scaling platforms across teams
  • Hands-on experience building LLM-powered applications
  • Deep expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, or similar frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Develop the engineering approach for the entire program/portfolio solution
  • Lead the planning, definition, and design of complex features across teams
  • Create ideas on designing complex technology and solution development approaches
  • Define the technology tool stack for the solution
  • Build scalable frontend frameworks and design patterns to support AI-driven workflows

Benefits

  • Opportunity to define the next-generation AI-powered developer experience at enterprise scale
  • Work on innovative problems blending LLMs, agents, and frontend technologies
  • Influence interactions between engineers and intelligent systems
  • Drive transformation in software delivery productivity and experience
  • Establish frontend standards, usability benchmarks, and developer experience best practices
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This job is responsible for defining and leading the engineering approach for solutions at the program or portfolio level, to deliver significant business outcomes. Key responsibilities include continuously improving the design, quality, and reuse of the solution and delivering technology enablers that improve development efficiencies for the solution. Job expectations include familiarity with at least one area of engineering, acting as a "go to" reference across the organization, and applying knowledge to improve technical competencies through recruitment and development activities.

Developer Experience (DevEx) provides enterprise technical standards and common technical services, platforms, and tools that are leveraged by delivery teams across all lines of business. Within the SDLC Software Delivery Lifecycle program, this role leads portfolio product delivery strategy and execution for enterprise software delivery capabilities, ensuring the right investments, operating model, governance, and prioritization are in place to improve how internal technical users build, test, and deliver software at scale.

Within DevEx we are seeking an Agentic Experience & UI Framework Principal Engineer

to lead the architecture and buildout of a modern UI platform that powers AI-driven and agent-assisted workflows across the Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC).

This role sits at the intersection of frontend platform engineering, AI-assisted user experiences, and developer productivity. You will define how engineers and delivery teams interact with LLM-powered capabilities, autonomous agents, and intelligent workflows through intuitive, real-time, and highly interactive user interfaces.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops the engineering approach for the entire program/portfolio solution and works with Architecture, to develop/analyze/deliver the implementation of technical enablers
  • Leads the planning, definition, and design of the complex features which span multiple teams and explore solution alternatives
  • Creates ideas on designing complex technology and solution development approaches
  • Leads the technical oversight for teams in solution development including design reviews and code within own domain
  • Defines the technology tool stack for the solution within ranged of internally approved and supported technologies
  • Explores state-of-the-art technologies to improve development efficiencies, quality of test/QA coverage, and release management
  • Leads and is responsible for the end-to-end test strategy/creation/adherence, and the integration between teams for a program/portfolio solution
  • Improve the experience for our developers, making it easier to deliver industry-leading solutions, while managing work efficiently and with the right controls
  • Advance our technology platforms through innovation
  • Reduce risk and improve quality across our technology portfolio by aligning to a single enterprise architecture strategy and delivering governance that enables consistency, integration and automation
  • Define and drive the UI platform architecture for AI-powered and agent-assisted developer experiences
  • Build scalable frontend frameworks, component systems, and design patterns to support dynamic, AI-driven workflows
  • Design interactive, conversational, and workflow-centric interfaces that integrate with LLMs and autonomous agents
  • Develop real-time user experiences (streaming responses, step-by-step execution, logs, agent reasoning visibility, task progress)
  • Create UI patterns for human-in-the-loop workflows, approvals, overrides, and task orchestration
  • Partner with AI/ML and platform teams to integrate LLMs, APIs, and agent orchestration layers into cohesive user experiences
  • Define standards for prompt-driven UX, contextual interfaces, and adaptive UI behavior based on model outputs
  • Ensure secure, role-aware, and governed experiences aligned with enterprise IAM/SSO
  • Drive adoption by establishing frontend standards, usability benchmarks, and developer experience best practices


Required Qualifications:

Core Experience
  • 15+ years of engineering experience with strong focus on frontend or full-stack platforms
  • Proven experience building developer-facing tools, AI-assisted applications, or intelligent workflow systems
  • Demonstrated leadership in defining architecture and scaling platforms across teams

Agentic AI Experience (Critical)
  • Hands-on experience building LLM-powered applications (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or open-source models)
  • Experience designing agent-based or AI-assisted workflows, including: Task planning & execution flows, Multi-step reasoning or orchestration, Tool/API integration via agents
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering, context management, and response streaming UX
  • Experience building AI-driven UI patterns, such as: Conversational interfaces, Copilot-style assistance, Command-driven or intent-based interactions
  • Understanding of human-in-the-loop design, feedback loops, and AI explainability in UX

Frontend & UI Platform Expertise
  • Deep expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js (or similar frameworks)
  • Experience building scalable UI platforms (component libraries, design systems, shared frameworks)
  • Strong knowledge of: State management and async UI patterns, Performance optimization and rendering strategies, Micro-frontends or modular UI architecture
  • Experience building highly interactive, app-like web interfaces for technical users

Workflow & Interaction Design
  • Experience designing complex, multi-step workflow UIs that guide users through execution and decision-making
  • Strong understanding of: Streaming and event-driven interfaces, Real-time updates and async task handling, Progressive disclosure and contextual UI
  • Ability to represent: Agent actions, Execution State, Logs, outputs, and system feedback, Recommendations and next steps

Platform Integration & Full-Stack Collaboration
  • Strong experience with API-first architecture and frontend-backend integration
  • Familiarity integrating with: CI/CD systems, Source control platforms, Infrastructure and cloud services, Observability and telemetry systems
  • Ability to collaborate across AI/ML, backend, and platform engineering teams

Security & Enterprise Readiness
  • Experience working with IAM, SSO, RBAC, and enterprise-grade access controls
  • Understanding of secure UI patterns for AI-driven systems (data exposure, prompt safety, access-aware rendering)
  • Experience in regulated or large-scale enterprise environments

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field


Desired Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in a technical discipline or equivalent record of distinguished technical leadership in internal developer platforms, developer portal services, platform onboarding architecture, or software delivery engineering
  • Experience building Copilot-style or assistant-driven interfaces for developers or enterprise users
  • Familiarity with agent orchestration frameworks and tool-use patterns
  • Experience designing editor-like or command-driven UIs (e.g., structured outputs, inline actions, context panels)
  • Background in DevEx, internal developer platforms, or SDLC tooling
  • Experience instrumenting AI UX metrics (latency, quality, completion rate, user trust)
  • Why This Role
  • Define the next-generation AI-powered developer experience at enterprise scale
  • Work on cutting-edge problems combining LLMs, agents, and modern front-end platforms
  • Influence how engineers interact with intelligent systems and autonomous workflows
  • Drive high-impact transformation in software delivery productivity and experience


Skills:
  • Automation
  • Influence
  • Result Orientation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Technical Strategy Development
  • Application Development
  • Architecture
  • Business Acumen
  • Risk Management
  • Solution Design
  • Agile Practices
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Data Management
  • Solution Delivery Process


Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

About Bank of America Corporation

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the corporate and investment banking division of Bank of America. It provides services in mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, lending, trading, risk management, research, and liquidity and payments management. It was formed through the combination of the corporate and investment banking activities of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch following the acquisition of the latter by the former in January 2009. Bank of America completed the acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co on 1 January 2009. Bank of America began rebranding all of its corporate and investment banking activities under the Bank of America Merrill Lynch name in September 2009. In April 2010, Bank of America Merrill Lynch appointed Christian Meissner as head of investment banking for Europe, Middle East and Africa. In April 2011, Bank of America Merrill Lynch integrated its corporate and investment banking operations into a single division. In October 2013, Bank of America Merrill Lynch was recognised as the Most Innovative Investment Bank of the Year in The Banker's Investment Banking Awards.

Bank of America Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at Bank of America Corporation, a premier global financial institution where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As one of the largest banks in the world, we offer unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. Work You’ll Do At Bank of America Corporation, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference. Whether you’re helping families buy their first home, advising businesses on expansion, or developing cutting-edge financial technologies, your work will have an impact. Our commitment to leadership in the financial industry has never been stronger, and we need passionate, skilled professionals to lead our journey. Explore a World of Opportunities From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Bank of America Corporation offers a variety of career paths in areas such as investment banking, technology, marketing, and risk management. Our job opportunities span the globe, providing the chance to work alongside the best in the industry and develop skills that will propel your career forward. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with Bank of America Corporation’s internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that complements your academic studies. Interns gain invaluable networking opportunities, receive mentorship from seasoned professionals, and learn about the culture and operations of a global financial leader. Benefits and Growth Bank of America Corporation is committed to the well-being and continuous professional development of our team members. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our employees. Our training programs and development initiatives ensure that every team member has the opportunity to grow and advance within the company. Inclusive Culture We believe our strength lies in our diversity. Bank of America Corporation fosters an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Through diversity training and a commitment to equal opportunities, we cultivate leadership and innovation that reflect the wide-ranging communities we serve. Join Our Team Are you ready to advance your career at a company that’s at the forefront of the financial industry? Explore the positions available at Bank of America Corporation and find where your skills and interests align with our needs. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and eager to drive change. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Bank of America Corporation Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that match your career interests and get insider tips that can help you during your application and interview process. Bank of America Corporation is not just a company—it’s a place where you can shape your future and the future of finance. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what a bank can be.
Learn more about Bank of America Corporation
Size
208,000 employees
Market Cap
$260.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.8 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
-1.4%
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