The role focuses on shaping and deploying production-grade AI capabilities that integrate directly into the investment lifecycle, coordinating with cross-functional squads to design autonomous AI agents across investment functions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI systems, providing technical mentorship and oversight to engineering squads.
- Collaborate in cross-functional teams to scale responsible AI solutions across the enterprise.
- Partner with business stakeholders to create agent-driven workflows that automate complex processes and yield actionable insights.
- Promote engineering excellence by establishing and enforcing best practices in AI development, continuous integration, and code quality.
- Oversee projects on agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and real-time, data-driven automation.
- Prioritize and manage technical debt, driving ongoing improvements to AI platforms and infrastructure.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to apply AI agents for increased business value and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience), with 8+ years of progressive professional development in object-oriented languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, including demonstrated leadership of engineering teams.
- Extensive hands-on experience architecting and delivering cloud-native solutions using AWS or Azure, containerized microservices, and agent frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record guiding teams through complex technical challenges.
- Ability to communicate with and influence both business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to engineering excellence through standards for automated testing, code reviews, and continuous delivery.
- Results-oriented leadership with a focus on mentoring, fostering innovation, and staying current with emerging technologies.
Technologies
- Java
- Python
- JavaScript
- AWS
- Azure
- OpenAI Codex
- Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
- AWS Kiro
- MCP servers
- Vector databases
- Retrieval-augmented generation
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus eligibility
- A generous retirement plan
- Hybrid work schedule
- Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
- Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role supports a hybrid work arrangement, allowing up to three days per week from home.
Base Salary Ranges
- Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers: $145,000.00 - $247,000.00
- Washington, D.C.: $159,000.00 - $272,000.00
- New York, California: $181,000.00 - $309,000.00
Placement within the above ranges reflects the candidate's relevant experience and skills. Base salary is one component of total compensation, and employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At T. Rowe Price, associates are our greatest asset. The culture is rooted in inclusion, supporting a work environment where colleagues can bring their best selves to work every day. Our diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences help generate new ideas and perspectives that advance business priorities and deliver strong client outcomes. The company is committed to equal opportunity and fair, consistent treatment for all associates.
