Citi is seeking a Lead AI/GenAI Engineer to join the AI Automation Forward Deployed Engineering team within Consumer Operations Technology. This senior hands-on role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying intelligent operations and automation platforms using generative AI solutions. The engineer will work on building advanced chatbots, workflow automation, and AI-assisted decision platforms while ensuring security and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to influence technical strategy and contribute to high-impact AI delivery in a collaborative environment.

• Deep understanding of LLM architectures and AI orchestration frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Google Vertex AI and deploying open-source models.
• Proven experience implementing deterministic controls and AI safety frameworks.
• Expert-level Python skills, including experience with AI/ML libraries.
• Strong experience with containerization and cloud-native application delivery.
• Experience in financial services technology and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead AI and automation programs from concept to production.

• Lead the hands-on development and delivery of intelligent operations solutions.
• Fine-tune, prompt-engineer, and deploy open-source LLMs and proprietary models.
• Architect and implement robust AI safety frameworks and guardrails.
• Design and deploy scalable AI pipelines using Python and containerization.
• Apply knowledge of financial services technology to ensure compliance.
• Shape how Citi applies AI to transform its operations and deliver measurable impact.

• Citi offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.