Citigroup, Inc

Senior GenAI Engineer - Solutions Architecture

Citigroup, Inc • $125K — $188K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in scalable machine learning or Generative AI in regulated environments.
  • Expertise in Python and a strong command of a compiled language (e.g., Java, C++).
  • Deep knowledge of LLM orchestration and advanced techniques for reducing AI hallucinations.
  • Proven experience in modernizing legacy architecture with containerized machine learning pipelines (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong understanding of enterprise security, including data privacy measures and compliance-driven development.
  • Strong communication and diplomacy skills to influence stakeholders.
  • An analytical mindset with the ability to navigate complex problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement optimized Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines.
  • Develop enterprise-integrated autonomous agents for task management and recursive processing.
  • Execute complex architectural projects to ensure adherence to enterprise standards.
  • Maintain technology roadmaps while recommending business strategies based on emerging technologies.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Translate complex business challenges into scalable AI solutions.
  • Integrate existing APIs and tools to enhance AI system capabilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance.
  • Wellness programs to support employee health.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Full Job Description
The Role:

The Senior GenAI Engineer - Solutions Architecture is a strategic, senior-level role focused on designing and deploying advanced AI solutions within a highly regulated enterprise environment. This position serves as a recognized technical authority, responsible for shaping the architectural vision and directional strategy for Generative AI systems. The role involves translating complex business challenges into scalable, secure, and compliant AI-powered systems, ensuring they align with enterprise blueprints and contribute to the firm's competitive edge in the market.

Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and deploy highly optimized Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Context Engineering pipelines.
  • Develop and implement sophisticated workflow agents and enterprise-integrated autonomous agents capable of recursive reasoning and autonomous task delegation.
  • Execute the architectural vision for IT systems through major, complex architecture projects, ensuring conformance to enterprise standards.
  • Develop and maintain technology roadmaps, staying current with emerging technologies and recommending strategic business directions.
  • Provide technical leadership across teams and act as an advisor or mentor to junior team members.
  • Translate complex business problems into sound, scalable technical solutions.
  • Seamlessly integrate with existing APIs, tool sets, and data stores to create and utilize vector stores, knowledge graphs, and LLM knowledge bases.
  • Establish robust governance frameworks, including logging, explainability, and custom evaluation pipelines using paired benchmarks to ensure AI quality and reliability.
  • Ensure all AI deployments eliminate reasoning drift, prevent data leakage, and support critical regulatory delivery dates.
  • Provide integrated systems planning and recommend innovative technologies to enhance current systems.
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.


Qualifications
  • 5+ years' experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 3+ years dedicated to scalable machine learning, LLMOps, or Generative AI systems in a highly regulated enterprise environment.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python and a strong command of a compiled, object-oriented language (e.g., Java, C++).
  • Deep practical knowledge of LLM orchestration, embedding models, vector database architecture, and advanced evaluation techniques for hallucination reduction.
  • Proven track record of modernizing legacy architecture and deploying distributed, containerized machine learning pipelines (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) at scale.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise security postures, including prompt injection defense, dynamic data masking, and compliance-driven software development lifecycles.
  • Developed communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence, and persuade colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Sophisticated analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
  • A self-starter with the initiative to master new tasks and technologies quickly, exhibiting a methodical approach and strong attention to detail.


Education
  • Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience.
  • Master's degree is considered a plus.


This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Architecture

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$125,760.00 - $188,640.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jun 02, 2026

About Citigroup, Inc

Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$89.6 million
Founded
1812
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