Bank of America Corporation

Software Engineer III-Generative AI Platform Engineering

Bank of America Corporation$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
  • 6+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in Python.
  • Experience developing AI/ML and Data Science applications in enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of Generative AI and Data Science platform architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with AI frameworks and cloud-native technologies.
  • Proficiency in building scalable REST APIs and microservices.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and collaborative development practices.

Responsibilities

  • Codes and unit tests solutions based on defined acceptance criteria.
  • Designs and develops architecture components and interfaces.
  • Mentors team in CI/CD practices and automating tool stacks.
  • Executes story refinement and estimates work necessary for delivery.
  • Automates manual release activities and maintains automated test suites.
  • Collaborates with engineers, architects, and data scientists to deliver capabilities.
  • Continuously evaluates and incorporates emerging AI technologies into solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge AI technologies and platforms.
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in a dynamic ecosystem.
  • Supportive work culture focused on innovation and creativity.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Position Summary :

This is a hands-on software engineering role focused on building enterprise-grade Generative AI, Data Science, and AI Platform capabilities within Bank of America's strategic AI ecosystem. The engineer will work as an individual contributor responsible for designing, developing, and delivering reusable GenAI platform services, frameworks, APIs, and application components that support AI model development, deployment, inferencing, automation, and governance.

The successful candidate will partner with senior engineers, architects, product owners, and data scientists to develop scalable, secure, and resilient solutions leveraging modern AI frameworks, cloud-native technologies, distributed computing platforms, and enterprise engineering practices.

This role is ideal for an engineer passionate about Generative AI, application development, platform engineering, automation, and building reusable capabilities that accelerate enterprise AI adoption.

This job is responsible for developing and delivering complex requirements to accomplish business goals. Key responsibilities of the job include ensuring that software is developed to meet functional, non-functional and compliance requirements, and solutions are well designed with maintainability/ease of integration and testing built-in from the outset. Job expectations include a strong knowledge of development and testing practices common to the industry and design and architectural patterns.

Responsibilities:

  • Codes solutions and unit test to deliver a requirement/story per the defined acceptance criteria and compliance requirements
  • Designs, develops, and modifies architecture components, application interfaces, and solution enablers while ensuring principal architecture integrity is maintained
  • Mentors other software engineers and coach team on Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI-CD) practices and automating tool stack
  • Executes story refinement, definition of requirements, and estimating work necessary to realize a story through the delivery lifecycle
  • Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas
  • Automates manual release activities
  • Designs, develops, and maintains automated test suites (integration, regression, performance)
  • Develop and enhance enterprise Generative AI platform capabilities, reusable services, and self-service tools.
  • Design and build AI-powered applications, agentic workflows, RAG solutions, and MCP-enabled services.
  • Develop scalable APIs, microservices, and platform components supporting AI/ML lifecycle management.
  • Build and maintain frameworks supporting model development, fine-tuning, deployment, inferencing, monitoring, and observability.
  • Implement event-driven and streaming solutions leveraging technologies such as Kafka and distributed processing platforms.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, testing strategies, and DevOps practices.
  • Collaborate with platform engineers, architects, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver new capabilities.
  • Participate in design discussions, code reviews, sprint planning, story refinement, and estimation activities.
  • Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for security, scalability, governance, resiliency, and operational excellence.
  • Support platform observability, monitoring, and performance optimization initiatives.
  • Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies and contribute innovative solutions to enhance platform capabilities.


Core Engineering Responsibilities
  • Develop code and automated tests to deliver stories and requirements meeting quality and compliance standards.
  • Participate in application design leveraging data, application, integration, and platform architecture patterns.
  • Collaborate in requirement analysis, story refinement, and solution design activities.
  • Estimate and deliver assigned work within Agile development cycles.
  • Build agentic applications, AI assistants, workflow automation capabilities, and event-driven services using Kafka, containers, and MCP architectures.
  • Deliver secure, scalable, observable, and resilient software solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
  • Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain platform services to ensure operational excellence.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or job related field required ..
  • 6+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in Python-based application development.
  • Experience developing AI/ML, Data Science, Data Engineering, or analytics applications in enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of modern Generative AI and Data Science platform architectures, including compute-storage separation, virtual environments, containers, Jupyter, and VS Code-based development.
  • Hands-on experience developing AI/ML and GenAI solutions using modern frameworks and tools.
  • Experience building scalable REST APIs and microservices using FastAPI or similar frameworks.
  • Experience developing applications leveraging vector stores, inference services, model-serving technologies, and AI orchestration frameworks.
  • Strong Python programming skills with experience building production-grade applications and reusable libraries.
  • Experience with AI/ML lifecycle management frameworks such as MLFlow, Kubeflow, model deployment, fine-tuning, and inference frameworks.
  • Experience building applications with API Gateway integration, JWT-based authentication, and enterprise security controls.
  • Understanding of metadata management, data lineage, governance principles, and semantic layer concepts.
  • Experience working within large-scale engineering organizations utilizing Git-based development, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and collaborative development practices.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native development, containers, Kubernetes, and distributed computing environments.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience developing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.
  • Experience building MCP servers, AI agents, and multi-agent orchestration frameworks.
  • Knowledge of LLM integration, prompt engineering, model evaluation, and AI observability.
  • Familiarity with enterprise AI governance, responsible AI, metadata, and data quality concepts.
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale Generative AI platforms and self-service developer ecosystems.


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


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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