Generative AI Senior Software Engineer (Golang) | London, UK

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2 months ago
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Generative AI Senior Software Engineer (Golang) We are Citi's Application, Platform and Engineering team, a start-up with the exciting mission of shaping the direction of travel for the entire bank under the Chief Technology Office, by defining the tech and engineering strategy for the bank. We are a team of talented engineers, product managers and tech SMEs, taking ambiguous concepts and making them real by engineering cutting edge products at planetary scale! We are solely focused on the most modern technology and engineering disciplines such as generative AI, cloud, security, modern app stacks (with Golang, Gatekeeper), open source and the latest and greatest in the Kubernetes ecosystem.Generative AI is a growing space, as a result, we ask that you share with us any specific AI engineering projects utilising LLMs that you're proud of in your application. Ideally these projects should show off complex and clever architectures or a systematic evaluation of an LLM's behaviour.

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.You might be a good fit if you

Bring your deep-dive software engineering expertiseThrive in a results-driven environment, where flexibility fuels impactBe a game-changer, ready to step beyond your designated roleLove the synergy of pair programming? So do we!Seize the opportunity to explore machine learning and its real-world applications at scale. Jump in!A relentless passion to learn more about machine learning and generative AI, bringing your knowledge to shape Citi's future.What you'll do within the Tech Strategy team:

Lead the 0-1 build of multiple AI productsDesign and build high-quality, highly reliable products with user experience at the centreBe responsible for engineering innovative, best in class AI platforms for the bankCreating firsts in the Generative AI space for Citi as part of the team that defines the strategic direction for the bankContinually iterate and scale Generative AI products, whilst listening to the needs of the customers (internal)Mentor and nurture other engineers to help them grow their skills and expertiseExperience That Will Help You Succeed In This Role

Fluency in Golang is a must-have, (Python is a desirable addition)Experience designing control and sandboxing systems for AI experimentationExperience maintaining and/or contributing to bug bounty and responsible disclosure programsUnderstanding of language models and transformersRich understanding of vector stores and search algorithmsLarge-scale ETL developmentDirect engineering experience of high performance, large-scale ML systemsHands on MLOps experience, with an appreciation of the end-to-end CI/CD processHave experience supporting fast-paced startup engineering teamsA contributor to opensource and always thinking out of the box tooling, using and standardizing with methods of creating APIs, ML/Ops automation and more.What We Believe In

We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all our technical staff to contribute to both as needed.We take a product-focused approach and care about building solutions that are robust, scalable, and easy to use.We enjoy working in a fast-paced team tackling cutting-edge problems by constantly testing and learning.We enjoy pair programming for our products, we are lean in our approach and remove bureaucracy where we see it.We believe in delivering fast, iterating and pivot as we go, rather than defining the perfect solution upfront.What we'll provide you

This is a unique role that will put you in the position to be part of a new venture and actively drive change. Every day there will be new challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career.By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)A discretional annual performance related bonusPrivate Medical Care & Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPension PlanPaid Parental LeaveSpecial discounts for employees, family, and friendsVisit our Global Benefits page to learn more.Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review

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