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Senior AI Engineer - Vice President

Citibank

Location

Jersey City, NJ

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/1/2026

Compensation

$142,320 - $213,480 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval-75% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Senior AI Engineer is a hands-on leadership role focused on developing and implementing AI application systems in collaboration with the Technology team. The primary objective is to lead the development of AI agents and autonomous systems while ensuring integration with enterprise systems. This position requires extensive experience in AI technologies and a strong background in Python development. The engineer will also mentor teams and drive innovation in AI solutions.

Requirements

  • Extensive hands-on experience with GenAI concepts, Large Language Models (LLMs), and agentic frameworks.
  • Expert proficiency in Python for AI/ML development and backend services.
  • Experience with AI Development Tools such as Claude Code and Copilot.
  • Proficient with containerization and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes.
  • 6+ years of software development experience with a focus on Python.
  • Proven expertise in LLMs and fine-tuning methods.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and agile development environments.
  • Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead AI agent development and deployment using GenAI platforms and microservices.
  • Architect and build autonomous AI systems for problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Develop resilient systems with advanced error handling and fault tolerance.
  • Drive thought leadership in GenAI and integrate emerging platforms.
  • Deliver end-to-end Agentic AI solutions focusing on Python backend services.
  • Optimize AI agent performance and cost through various strategies.
  • Establish CI/CD practices for automated testing and cloud-native deployment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver software.
  • Analyze applications for vulnerabilities and troubleshoot software issues.
  • Mentor and coach engineering teams and contribute to continuous learning initiatives.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Citibank Na

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

75

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

569

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.5%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-75%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-58%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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