LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER - NYC AI Data Science Labs - Investment Management

J Harlan Group is currently conducting a search for a Lead Software Engineer at a prominent Investment Manager in their NYC AI Data Science Labs., They are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join their Labs' AI Engineering team. In this leadership role, you will guide a talented group of engineers, setting technical direction and ensuring successful delivery of innovative AI solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to architect, implement, and scale AI systems that will have an impact across the firm. 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. What makes the role unique is that some of these systems incorporate AI-powered components, such as retrieval, agent-driven workflows, and automation. The position does not involve AI research or model training. Instead, it focuses on practically integrating modern AI tools into enterprise-grade software systems in a responsible, scalable way. 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

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI systems, providing technical mentorship and oversight to engineering squads.
• Collaborate in cross-functional squads, drive the Build-Operate-Transfer model, and ensure responsible AI solutions are scaled across the enterprise.
• Partner with business stakeholders to develop agent-driven workflows that automate complex processes and generate actionable insights.
• Champion engineering excellence by establishing and enforcing best practices in AI development, continuous integration, and code quality.
• Oversee projects on agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and real-time, data-driven automation.
• Prioritize and manage technical debt, driving ongoing improvements in AI platforms and infrastructure.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to apply AI agents for increased business value and operational efficiency.

Business Knowledge:

• Engage directly with business stakeholders to thoroughly understand organizational needs, strategic priorities, and evolving market demands.
• Make informed technology decisions that align with the firm's long-term strategy, organizational objectives, and fiscal responsibility.
• Leverage deep business knowledge to translate complex requirements into robust, scalable technology solutions that drive measurable business value.

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, * BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience), with 8+ years of progressive professional development experience in object-oriented languages (such as Java, Python, or JavaScript), including demonstrated leadership of engineering teams.

• Extensive hands-on expertise in architecting and delivering cloud-native solutions using AWS or Azure, containerized microservices, and agent frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to guide teams through complex technical challenges.
• Able to communicate with and influence both business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to engineering excellence through setting and upholding standards for automated testing, code reviews, and continuous delivery.
• Results-oriented leader with a passion for mentoring others, fostering innovation, and staying at the forefront of emerging technologies.

Preferred

• Experience owning RAG retrieval systems, vector databases, or MCP servers.

• Solid understanding of financial markets and financial instruments., 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 in NYC is $181,000 - $309,000 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

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., © 2026 Careerjet All rights reserved