Senior AI Engineer

Ultimus Fund Solutions

$120K — $145K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or ML operations.
  • Proven track record in architecting scalable data pipelines delivering measurable outcomes.
  • Strong expertise in Python, SQL, and enterprise cloud data platforms.
  • Effective collaboration with business operations to bridge operational needs and technical architecture.
  • Financial services or fund administration experience is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
  • Execution-focused mindset with an emphasis on reliability and outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and scale machine learning pipelines for automated workflows in Fund Accounting and Transfer Agency.
  • Lead the development and deployment of AI infrastructure using enterprise data lakes and cloud technology.
  • Integrate AI capabilities into existing legacy systems and financial platforms through technical initiatives.
  • Implement MLOps best practices and establish KPIs related to system performance and infrastructure effectiveness.
  • Mentor junior staff and guide the Managing Director on AI governance and technical priorities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies and infrastructure.
  • Collaborative environment partnering with AI Data Scientists and Developers.
  • Influential role in shaping AI governance and data management practices.
  • Potential for professional growth through mentoring and leadership opportunities.
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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