Principal Engineer - Innovations (Gen AI)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title:Principal Engineer - Innovations (Gen
AI)Location:Block 23What you'll do:The principal engineer in the
Innovations (Gen AI) group, is accountable for defining and
executing aspects related to AI engineering and development, in
accordance with banks AI strategy supporting it products, services
and objectives. The engineer will help shape our AI strategy and
prove out the value & ROI by showcasing potential for AI through
early-stage solutions. The role provides an opportunity to take
advantage of emerging trends and technologies and make a real-world
difference. This will be a hands-on role to develop PoC, execute on
pilots, while also being responsible for interacting with various
stakeholders across the bank (business and technical) to build and
execute on a pipeline of AI efforts while also maturing the AI
program. The role requires active engagement with business &
technical stakeholders and an ability to understand banking
products and services. You need to be a driven, self-motivated,
hands-on individual with a passion for working on newer
technologies, learn and conduct research to stay up to date with
the latest advancements in AI, ML space; work closely with
architects, data scientists, data stewards, product managers and
other stakeholders to design, build, and deploy AI-powered
solutions that enhance our products and services.What we are
looking for: Responsibilities:
- Understand business processes and capabilities within and
across business segments with an eye toward applying innovative
solutions leveraging Gen AI capabilities to realize business
value.
- Identify, design, develop, and implement AI programs primarily
using Azure services and platforms with a primary focus on
Generative AI.
- Evaluate and select appropriate AI tools and models for tasks,
as well as build and train working versions of those models using
Azure services and OpenAI models.
- Understand banks data environment and eco-system; select
appropriate datasets, databases, and data representation methods in
support of AI programs.
- Curate and build AI pipelines, run machine learning tests,
implement programs to identify model drifts and ensure appropriate
controls are in place to address risks identified.
- Stay current with the latest market trends in AI space, and
determine their potential impact on the enterprise, pipelines, and
existing artifacts.
- Facilitates the evaluation and selection of PoC/ Pilot
candidates. Compare and contrast usage of different Gen AI models
across multiple modalities.
- Monitor the current-state solution portfolio to identify
potential candidate for Gen AI enablement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify & define AI
project requirements and objectives, ensuring alignment with
overall business goals.
- Evangelize & support efforts to drive delivery functions
towards Agile & DevOps/FinOps delivery models.
- Contribute to establishing best practices and standards for Gen
AI development within the organization.Qualifications:Required:
- 10 years of information technology experience; with at least 3+
years of experience in application design and delivery. Knowledge
of Financial Services is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information-technology,
engineering, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent
experience. Master's degree preferred.
- Have a technology upbringing with strong software development
and design background.
- Full stack development knowledge and background with recent
development and implementation experiences with LLM Models and/ or
predictive AI/ Gen AI
- Proficient with Prompt Engineering, Azure services such as
Azure AI Search, Azure Open AI, Azure Functions, App Services etc.,
especially in context of developing AI applications.
- Strong knowledge of data, databases, data structures -
structured, semi-structured and unstructured
- Deep understanding of strategic and new and emerging technology
trends, and the practical application of existing, new, and
emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating
models.
- Understanding of agile principles and development
methodologies; understanding of Azure DevOps.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think
critically and creatively, to develop innovative AI solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to develop
content for & communicate with various architecture, engineering &
scrum teams.
- Ability to build trust and respect as a thought leader who can
influence and persuade business and IT leaders and development
teams.
- 'Enterprise First' mindset with decisions made based on data,
analysis, & POC results.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment & lead
cross-functional teams.Preferred:
- Gen AI Implementation experience with expertise in Azure
technologies and services such as Azure AI Search, Co-Pilots, Azure
OpenAI etc.
- Good understanding of Prompt Engineering
- Understanding of the various LLM models in market and its
applicabilityBenefits you'll love:We offer all the important things
you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the
company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k
matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer
program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the
opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins
and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their
finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow
your career!About the company:Western Alliance Bank is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank
of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank,
First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of
Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western
Alliance Bank company.Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed
to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants
without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western
Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing
reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you
are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable
accommodation to complete any part of the application process
and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email
HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting
us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of
your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries
concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the
application process.-- Western Alliance Bancorporation
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