Senior AI Software Engineer

Senior AI Software Engineer

NYC AI Data Science Labs – Investment Management

J Harlan Group is currently conducting a search for a Senior AI Software Engineer at a prominent Investment Manager in their NYC AI Data Science Labs.

This opportunity is available in both their New York City offices and at their brand-new AI Data Science squad in their new Baltimore location. Both locations offer the opportunity to collaborate with top talent, drive innovation, and make a real impact on asset management

This is a "hands on" – "end to end" engineering opportunity with direct responsibility to Design, Develop, and Deploy autonomous AI systems as part of the firm's AI Data Science Labs' AI Engineering team. Collaborate in cross-functional squads, contribute to the Build-Operate-Transfer process, and help scale responsible AI solutions across the enterprise.

The AI Data Science Labs is focused on building the firm's next generation data and AI platforms, aiming to seamlessly deliver on demand ML powered insights across their firm.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, test, and deploy AI agents and intelligent systems for modern cloud-based, n-tier architectures.

• Partner with business stakeholders to develop agent-driven workflows that automate complex processes and generate actionable insights.

• Championing engineering excellence by applying best practices in AI development, continuous integration, and code quality.

• Contribute to projects on agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and real-time, data-driven automation.

• Manage technical debt and drive ongoing improvements in AI platforms and infrastructure.

• Proactively seek opportunities to apply AI agents for increased business value and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate directly with business stakeholders to understand needs and priorities.

• Make technology decisions that support current and future business objectives and fiscal responsibility.

• Translate business requirements into effective technology solutions.

The ideal candidate would have a background:

• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of professional development experience in an object-oriented language (Java, Python, or JavaScript preferred).

• Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure), containerized microservices, and agent frameworks.

• Experience with React and/or Angular - Preferred

• Solid understanding of financial markets and financial instruments - Preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Commitment to quality via automated testing, code reviews, and continuous delivery.

• Results-driven with a passion for learning and staying current with emerging technologies.

An individual who loves solving deep and complex technical and business problems and wants to have an outsized impact with the services/ products they deliver. An individual with a passion for technology engineering high level of intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled drive to deliver world-class services.

If you or anyone in your network would be interested in this opportunity, please send resume to Jerry Goldberg at or directly contact us at

About the Client:

The firm is a publicly owned global asset management firm with $1.8 trillion dollars of AUM. The firm offers funds, advisory services, account management, and retirement plans and services for individuals, institutions, and financial intermediaries.

The talent and dedication of their people is critical to their success. They offer an opportunity for developing one's professional career while working with individuals trained in a variety of disciplines in a collegial and dynamic environment. They offer a broad range of competitive benefits on a global basis.

They seek candidates who are high-energy self-starters who want to join an investment management firm on the leading edge of the global markets. The management team needs individuals of the highest professional caliber who are leaders, problem solvers, analytic, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial. Everyone at the firm works side-by-side with the firm's senior management in a highly collaborative and charged environment.

Successful candidates are:

• Analytic and relentless in pursuit of the right answer

• Strong communicators who excel at rapid synthesis

• Able to demonstrate sound business judgment

• Able to digest complexity while maintaining an understanding of the "big picture" of business needs

• Team players who are energized by a collaborative enterprise

The firm's employees maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. The firm has earned a reputation for honesty, fair dealing, and transparency in a competitive industry. They believe that these standards are the foundation for superior investment performance and are critical to delivering performance to clients

SALARY RANGE: The salary range is $148,000 - $253,000 plus employees may also be eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable laws.

Work Flexibility: This role is eligible for remote work up to three days a week.

Benefits: The firm invests in their people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:

• Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions

• Flexible and remote work opportunities

• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)

• Tuition assistance

• Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)

• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days

• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefit