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Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.\nAs a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.\nOur commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AI/ML & Agentic AI Engineer with a robust background in Python, Java, database technologies, cloud platforms, and CI/CD DevOps practices to join our Engineering Excellence and Transformation organization. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and integrating cutting-edge AI/ML and Agentic AI solutions, including advanced AI assistant tools, to revolutionize engineering processes and drive significant operational improvements across our enterprise. You will leverage your comprehensive technical expertise to build scalable, resilient, and high-performance AI systems from conception to deployment, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous delivery.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated AI/ML, Generative AI, and Agentic AI solutions, including AI assistant tools, in close collaboration with AI architects, product owners, and cross-functional engineering teams within the Engineering Excellence framework.\n\nArchitect and develop end-to-end AI systems, leveraging both Python for machine learning workflows and Java for scalable enterprise-grade backend services, ensuring seamless integration with existing and new applications.\n\nDesign and implement intelligent agentic systems that exhibit autonomous decision-making capabilities, enabling advanced automation and self-optimizing processes.\n\nDevelop, fine-tune, and optimize Large Language Models (LLMs) using both 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resilient enterprise applications.\n\nAI/ML & Agentic AI:\nExtensive experience with Generative AI, Agentic AI principles, and the development of AI assistant tools.\n\nHands-on experience with LLMs and fine-tuning methods (e.g., LoRA, QLoRA, Adapter/Prefix Tuning, instruction tuning).\n\nPractical knowledge of model optimization techniques (e.g., compression, quantization) and familiarity with tools such as DeepSpeed, vLLM, GPTQ, or similar.\n\nProficient in prompt engineering, prompt design tools/frameworks, and building robust RAG systems (hybrid search, multi-vector retrieval).\n\nProficient with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras) and distributed training.\n\nStrong skills in Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques (NER, Dependency Parsing, Text Classification, Topic Modeling), transfer learning, and advanced learning paradigms.\n\nFamiliarity with generative AI tools and libraries like LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, and major GenAI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, AWS Bedrock).\n\nDatabase Technologies:\nSolid experience with both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB) databases, including schema design, query optimization, and integration with applications.\n\nCloud Platforms:\nExtensive hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including services for compute, storage, networking, AI/ML, and data.\n\nCI/CD & DevOps:\nStrong understanding and practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, infrastructure as code (IaC), and configuration management.\n\nExpertise with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift).\n\nFamiliarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools for production systems.\n\nSecurity & Compliance:\nSolid understanding of AI compliance, guardrails, Responsible AI practices, and enterprise security standards within a highly regulated environment.\n\nRequired Soft Skills:\nExceptional collaboration and communication skills, capable of effectively bridging the gap between diverse technical teams (AI/ML, Java, DevOps, Cloud) and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nProactive and analytical problem-solver, adept at navigating complex technical challenges and driving innovative, cross-domain solutions in a dynamic environment.\n\nAbility to clearly articulate complex technical concepts, designs, and solutions to diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical.\n\nStrong passion for continuous learning, innovation, and mentoring, contributing significantly to a culture of technical excellence and organizational transformation.\n\nQualifications:\nAt least 6+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and AI/ML development, with a minimum of 5 years specifically focused on Generative AI, Agentic AI, and full-stack AI solutions.\n\nDemonstrated portfolio of successful, impactful projects leveraging Python, Java, cloud services, and 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Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.\n------------------------------------------------------\nMost Relevant Skills\nPlease see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------\nOther Relevant Skills\nFor complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------\nAnticipated Posting Close Date:\nsept 09, 2026------------------------------------------------------\nAutomated Processing and AI\nWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.\nImportantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. 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