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# Lead AI Software Engineer - Investments Technology (Hybrid- DC)

- **Company:** T. Rowe Price
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Testing, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Technical Debt, AgentCore, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Amazon Bedrock, Data Analytics, OpenAI Codex, Microservices
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_3bc021fb34207ea6c05762c5f6da1f6f

## About the Role

* 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., * Hands-on experience building LLM-powered or agent-based systems in production.
 * Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, MCP servers, agent orchestration frameworks, prompt evaluation and iteration, model benchmarking, and performance testing.
 * Experience with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, AWS Kiro, and OpenAI Codex.
 * Experience in asset management, financial markets, or quantitative research environments.
 * Solid understanding of financial markets, financial instruments, and financial datasets.

## Description

* Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI systems, providing technical mentorship and oversight to engineering squads.
 * Collaborate in cross-functional squads to 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, organization objectives, and fiscal responsibility.
 * Leverage deep business knowledge to translate complex requirements into robust, scalable technology solutions that drive measurable business value.