Bank of America Corporation

Senior Engineer- AI Security, Systems Engineering & Developer Productivity

Bank of America Corporation$130K — $155K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in software, systems, and platform engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with large-scale distributed systems and application architecture.
  • Proven expertise in AI platform integration and secure AI application development.
  • In-depth knowledge of AI security risks and vulnerability management practices.
  • Experience leading remediation programs for AI-related security findings.
  • Expertise in secure coding practices and application security standards.
  • Hands-on experience modernizing the Java ecosystem and CI/CD pipeline design.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure engineering designs align with broader portfolio solutions.
  • Define and evaluate technology tools for enhanced team efficiency.
  • Enable CI/CD capabilities and collaborate with technical stakeholders.
  • Guide teams on high-code performance best practices.
  • Deliver complex feature automation for single or multiple teams.
  • Conduct research and prototyping for new tools and features.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to determine solution requirements.
  • Identify and remediate AI-related vulnerabilities.
  • Build solutions to accelerate secure software delivery.
  • Drive modernization initiatives, addressing technical debt and security upgrades.
  • Develop automation to enhance engineering efficiency and reduce lead times.
  • Promote secure AI practices and establish development best practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and technical leadership development.
  • Collaborative work environment with multiple engineering teams.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and practices.
  • Involvement in enterprise-wide initiatives affecting security and modernization.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
Seeking a highly technical, hands-on Senior Engineer with deep Systems Engineering expertise to lead AI security, platform modernization, and developer productivity initiatives across Digital Technology. The role will drive secure adoption of AI capabilities, establish the roadmap for AI vulnerability management (including Mythos remediation), accelerate engineering modernization, and enable rapid release capabilities required to address emerging security threats and platform risks. This individual will serve as a technical leader, architect, and builder, developing solutions that improve engineering efficiency, strengthen security posture, and accelerate software delivery. This job is responsible for defining and leading the engineering approach for complex features to deliver significant business outcomes. Key responsibilities of the job include delivering complex features and technology, enabling development efficiencies, providing technical thought leadership based on conducting multiple software implementations, and applying both depth and breadth in a number of technical competencies. Additionally, this job is accountable for end-to-end solution design and delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensures that the design and engineering approach for complex features are consistent with the larger portfolio solution
  • Define the technology tool stack for the solution and evaluate and adapt new testing tool/framework/practices for team(s)
  • Enables team(s)/applications with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) capabilities and engages with other technical stakeholders pertaining to efficient functioning of CI-CD pipeline
  • Guides and influences team(s) on design and best practices for high code performance -e.g. pairing, code reviews
  • Provides end-to-end delivery of complex features, including automation, for either a single team or multiple teams, at the program level
  • Conducts research, design prototyping and other exploration activities such as evaluating new toolsets and components for release management, CI/CD, and features
  • Works with stakeholders to establish high-level solution needs and with architects for technical requirements
  • Lead identification, triage, prioritization, and remediation of AI-related vulnerabilities.
  • Build developer productivity solutions that accelerate secure software delivery.
  • Drive platform modernization initiatives, including JDK upgrades, framework upgrades, and technical debt reduction.
  • Enable rapid-release capabilities for critical vulnerability remediation and security response.
  • Partner with Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and Development teams to establish enterprise-wide engineering standards.
  • Develop automation that reduces remediation lead times and improves engineering efficiency.
  • Champion secure AI adoption and establish best practices for AI-powered software development.


Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software engineering, systems engineering, and platform engineering experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with large-scale distributed systems, application architecture, and enterprise platform design.
  • Proven expertise in AI/LLM consumption patterns, AI platform integration, and secure AI application development.
  • Deep understanding of AI security risks, vulnerability management, and remediation practices.
  • Experience leading vulnerability remediation programs, including analysis, prioritization, and mitigation of AI-related security findings (e.g., Mythos scans).
  • Experience developing remediation roadmaps and driving enterprise-wide security modernization initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of application security, secure coding practices, OWASP, authentication, authorization, encryption, and API security.
  • Hands-on experience with Java ecosystem modernization, including JDK upgrades, dependency management, and framework modernization.
  • Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, DevSecOps, and release engineering capabilities.
  • Strong cloud, containerization, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation experience.
  • Ability to provide technical leadership across multiple engineering teams and drive adoption of engineering standards and best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving, architecture, and stakeholder management skills.


Desired Qualifications

  • Experience building AI-powered developer productivity tools and software engineering accelerators.
  • Experience with GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, GenAI development frameworks, prompt engineering, and agentic AI architectures.
  • Experience establishing rapid deployment models, including ad-hoc and 48-hour release capabilities for security remediation.
  • Knowledge of AI governance, model risk management, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
  • Experience with security scanning technologies, vulnerability assessment platforms, and automated remediation workflows.
  • Experience building reusable engineering platforms, developer portals, self-service tooling, and platform engineering solutions.
  • Familiarity with enterprise observability, operational excellence, and SRE practices.
  • Experience leading large-scale technology modernization programs across multiple business lines.
  • Experience mentoring senior engineers and influencing architecture decisions at an enterprise level.
  • Financial services and regulated industry experience preferred.


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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