Director, Principal Engineer - Applied Ai

Barclays

12+ years software engineering experience
5+ years ai/ml engineering expertise
Deep understanding of large language models
This role drives technical excellence by leading the design and implementation of robust AI-driven software solutions aligned with business objectives

Job Summary

  • This role drives technical excellence by leading the design and implementation of robust AI-driven software solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • The successful candidate will serve as a deep technical expert, defining technology roadmaps and best practices for LLMs and agentic systems within Barclays.
  • You will mentor engineering teams, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and influence strategic decisions to optimize product roadmaps and ensure regulatory compliance.

Matching Summary

This role drives technical excellence by leading the design and implementation of robust AI-driven software solutions aligned with business objectives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years software engineering experience
  • 5+ years AI/ML engineering expertise
  • Deep understanding of Large Language Models
  • Hands-on GenAI and AgenticAI frameworks
  • Experience with MCP and A2A protocols
  • Proficiency in Python for AI development

Nice-to-have

  • PhD in computer science or related field
  • Knowledge of banking financial products
  • Experience establishing AI ethics standards
  • Strong mentorship and coaching skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration abilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • 12+ years total experience in Software Engineering or Data Science
  • 5+ years specific experience in AI/ML engineering
  • Demonstrated experience with scalable production-grade AI platforms
  • Expertise in Deep Learning, NLP, and Reinforcement Learning

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