Senior AI Engineer

Ultimus Fund Solutions

$120K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or machine learning operations
  • Proven track record in architecting scalable data pipelines
  • Expertise in Python, SQL, and enterprise cloud data platforms
  • Skilled in bridging technical architecture and business operations
  • Financial services or fund administration experience is a plus
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
  • Execution-oriented with a focus on reliable outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Architect and scale machine learning pipelines for automated workflows in finance
  • Oversee robust AI infrastructure development using enterprise data lakes and cloud platforms
  • Lead integration of AI into existing legacy systems and financial platforms
  • Establish MLOps best practices and KPIs related to system uptime and model latency
  • Mentor junior engineering staff and advise on technical prioritization and governance

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Mentorship opportunities to develop leadership skills
  • Focus on innovative projects impacting financial services
  • Balance of technical and business strategy in a leadership role
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Senior AI Engineer will own the end-to-end technical lifecycle of enterprise AI models-from data pipeline architecture to deployment and monitoring. The role will partner with AI Data Scientists and AI Developers to operationalize models, ensure robust data governance, and deliver measurable technical outcomes including improved system scalability and reduced latency. The role requires a hands-on technical leader who can balance complex engineering with practical business application and drive technical alignment across the AI department.

Key Responsibilities
  • Architect and scale machine learning pipelines to support automated workflows across Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, and Onboarding
  • Oversee the development and deployment of robust AI infrastructure leveraging enterprise data lakes and cloud platforms
  • Lead technical initiatives to integrate AI capabilities into existing legacy systems and financial platforms
  • Establish MLOps best practices and technical KPIs tied to system uptime, model latency, and infrastructure efficiency
  • Mentor junior engineering staff and advise the Managing Director on technical priorities and secure AI governance

Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience across software engineering, data engineering, or machine learning operations
  • Demonstrated ability to architect scalable data pipelines and deliver measurable technical outcomes
  • Deep expertise in Python, SQL, and enterprise cloud data platforms
  • Ability to work effectively with business operations to translate operational needs into technical architecture
  • Experience in financial services or fund administration preferred but not required
  • Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills
  • Operator mindset with a focus on execution and reliable technical outcomes

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