AI/ML Engineer

First National Bank of America • East Lansing, MI

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Design, build, and deploy AI and machine learning systems that deliver measurable business value at First National Bank of America . As part of the AI & Automation team, contribute across the full engineering lifecycle—from data analysis and model development through production deployment. Depending on experience, this role may emphasize quantitative modeling alongside a senior data scientist, or production engineering of AI-powered systems. We are building a new team and hiring at multiple levels. Role Characteristics: Design and implement AI solutions including document intelligence, knowledge search (RAG), and process automation; integrate and optimize LLM services through prompt engineering, evaluation, and cost management Build and maintain production data pipelines and supporting infrastructure including ingestion, transformation, feature engineering, ETL processes, vector databases, and data quality frameworks Develop APIs and services that connect AI capabilities to business applications and internal platforms Implement and evaluate machine learning models; support experimentation, validation, and performance analysis for data science and quantitative initiatives such as pricing models, risk analysis, and simulation Contribute to AI platform architecture including cost tracking, usage monitoring, access control, and evaluation of AI/ML tools, frameworks, and cloud services Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams while supporting AI governance and compliance in a regulated banking environment Reports to Head of AI & Automation In-office Monday–Friday; core hours 9–4 with flexibility Balance rapid prototyping with production-quality engineering while working in sprints using Lean and agile practices

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
• Strong Python skills with experience building production systems or substantial academic / personal projects
• Background in machine learning, statistical modeling, or applied mathematics with familiarity with frameworks such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow and data libraries including pandas, NumPy, and SciPy

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LLM integration, prompt engineering, or RAG architectures preferred
• Experience building data pipelines (Airflow, dbt, or equivalent), working with SQL, and exposure to vector databases a plus
• Familiarity with cloud AI services (Azure AI, AWS Bedrock), containerization (Docker), and API-based system integration
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience in regulated industries (banking, healthcare, finance) or evidence of practical work through research, open-source contributions, or Kaggle competitions valued

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI solutions including document intelligence, knowledge search (RAG), and process automation
• Integrate and optimize LLM services through prompt engineering, evaluation, and cost management
• Build and maintain production data pipelines and supporting infrastructure including ingestion, transformation, feature engineering, ETL processes, vector databases, and data quality frameworks
• Develop APIs and services that connect AI capabilities to business applications and internal platforms
• Implement and evaluate machine learning models; support experimentation, validation, and performance analysis for data science and quantitative initiatives such as pricing models, risk analysis, and simulation
• Contribute to AI platform architecture including cost tracking, usage monitoring, access control, and evaluation of AI/ML tools, frameworks, and cloud services
• Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams while supporting AI governance and compliance in a regulated banking environment

Benefits

• Medical – Multiple plans to choose from including HSA and traditional. Premiums as low as $0.00
• Dental – Premiums as low as $0.00
• Vision – Low premium Plan
• Discounted childcare
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k with employer match
• Adjustable desks that can be raised or lowered to sit or stand

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level