AI Engineer I

Royal Bank of Canada•New York, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Join RBC Capital Markets’ AI & Digital Engineering team as an AI Engineer and shape the strategic direction of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. You’ll drive innovation across global financial markets while mentoring high-performing teams and influencing executive stakeholders.

Requirements

Experience in AI/ML engineering with a proven track record of delivering production-scale AI solutions, ideally within finance or related industries.
Expertise in Generative AI (e.g., LLMs, diffusion models), NLP, and computer vision.
Proficiency in Python and experience with C/C++ or Java.
Hands-on with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face.
Blockchain knowledge (e.g., smart contracts, decentralized finance) and cloud-native AI deployment (Kubernetes, serverless).
Ability to align technical innovation with business outcomes and regulatory constraints. Experience influencing organizational strategy.
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, AI, or a quantitative field preferred.
AWS/GCP/Azure AI certifications, CFA, or FRM a plus.
Strong understanding of capital markets, risk management, and financial regulations (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank).

Responsibilities

Design and oversee the development of enterprise-grade AI/ML systems, emphasizing scalability, security, and compliance. Focus on Generative AI, NLP, and blockchain applications.
Collaborate with senior leaders, data scientists, engineers, and business units to translate complex challenges into actionable AI strategies. Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of innovation.
Lead feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts, and R&D efforts for emerging technologies. Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and cloud-native solutions (AWS/GCP/Azure).
Ensure robust deployment and optimization of AI pipelines, balancing technical rigor with business impact. Champion MLOps and DevOps best practices.
Communicate technical visions and project outcomes to C-suite executives, clients, and regulators. Represent RBC at industry conferences and forums.
Proactively address ethical AI, data governance, and regulatory considerations in financial services.