Senior Director, AI / Machine Learning Data Engineer

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Director, AI Solution

Architect to join Eliza Frontier Solutions, a new team within AI Hub. This role

is focused on shaping and delivering frontier AI solutions, defining technical

architecture, and turning emerging AI capabilities into secure, scalable

products for the firm. The role is located in New York, NY.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

* Lead solution architecture for frontier AI products and identify key business

applications within Eliza Frontier Solutions.

* Review and refine end-to-end technical designs for AI applications and

agentic workflows, with a focus on reusability, resilience, observability and

commercial viability.

* Guide technical direction for new projects by aligning user needs, platform

strategy and implementation tradeoffs, with a focus on establishing patterns

and golden paths.

* Establish reusable patterns for AI engineering, platform integration,

governance, and production readiness.

* Act as a senior technical leader and advisor for complex cross-functional

initiatives and key architecture reviews.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

* Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise software, platform and

AI solutions in complex environments.

* Deep understanding of AI engineering patterns, preferably with a background

in Machine Learning (deep learning ideal)

* Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML architecture across training, inference, feature

pipelines, model serving, orchestration, agent protocols, etc.

* Strong platform engineering skills across APIs, microservices, cloud

infrastructure, CI/CD, observability, and secure deployment.

* Experience working with AI platforms, developer platforms, or internal

enablement products.

* Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear architecture

decisions, delivery plans, and business outcomes, and ability to spot flaws

and risks in designs.

* Strong partnership and communication skills across engineering, product,

risk, control, and senior stakeholders.

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline,

or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree is beneficial

* 15+ years of experience in software development required; experience in the

securities or financial services industry is a plus.

Preferred technical areas:

* Applied AI, ML/optimization, orchestration and software architecture,

including evaluation frameworks and guardrail design

* Vector databases, retrieval systems, knowledge graphs, memory-based agents

and agentic protocols

* MLOps, model lifecycle tooling, and production AI observability

* Experience with AI for engineering practices and agentic SDLC design, with an

eye toward production scale and resilience

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’

growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart

of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s

investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough

technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that

redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet

advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of

finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of

something extraordinary.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY

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Here’s a few of our recent awards:

* America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025

* World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025

* “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits

and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs

rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.

We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s

journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your

financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves,

including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through

moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -

Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with

Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our

employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences

can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors,

including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base

salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility

for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions

of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a

401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision,

and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible

dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including

various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on

the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be

provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves

the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or

compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual

performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market

factors.