AI Developer, AVP

AI   Developer  - AVP

Who we are

• looking for   The AI Engineer will play a key role in advancing AI-enabled capabilities across the Charles River Investment Management Solution and Alpha Platform. This individual will design, build, and scale production-grade AI systems, including copilots, agentic workflows, and automation services embedded directly into investment management processes. To be successful, the candidate must be a hands-on engineer with strong experience in   LLMs, AI orchestration, and distributed systems , capable of translating emerging AI patterns (e.g., RAG, agent frameworks, MCP integration) into secure, scalable enterprise solutions. This role requires close collaboration with product owners, architects, and domain teams to operationalize AI across client-facing and internal workflows. Why this role is important to us Enables Scalable AI Adoption Builds reusable platforms and services that allow product teams to rapidly integrate AI without fragmentation Drives Business Impact Embeds AI into front-to-back workflows, improving productivity, automation, and decision-making for clients Bridges Innovation and Production Converts emerging AI technologies into secure, governed, production-ready capabilities Accelerates Time-to-Market Enables faster delivery of high-value AI use cases through standard   architecture   and tooling   What you will be responsible for
• Design, develop, and deploy   AI-powered services , including copilots, agent-based workflows, and automation tools
• Build and integrate   LLM-based solutions   using orchestration frameworks and tool-calling patterns
• Implement   RAG pipelines   using enterprise data sources and vector databases
• Develop and integrate   multi-agent systems   using MCP servers, APIs, and   A2A   based tooling   Embed AI capabilities into   core CRD and Alpha workflows   across front, middle, and back-office processes
• Build reusable   AI enablement platforms, SDKs, and shared services   for product teams   Integrate AI services with   cloud platforms   and enterprise systems   Expose AI capabilities through   API Management layers and event-driven   architectures
• Ensure   performance, scalability, and reliability   of AI systems in production environments
• Implement   monitoring, evaluation, and observability   for AI models and pipelines   Apply   responsible AI practices   (security, explainability, compliance, governance)
• Collaborate with product, architecture, data science, and UX teams to deliver end-to-end solutions   Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives     What we value
• Strong expertise in   LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI system design
• Experience building   AI copilots, conversational interfaces, or agent-based systems
• Hands-on experience with   RAG   architectures , embeddings, and vector databases
• Familiarity with   MCP frameworks, tool-calling patterns, and agent orchestration
• Experience with   cloud-native AI services   (Azure preferred) and distributed architectures   Proficiency in   Python   and at least one additional language (Java, C#, or TypeScript)
• Experience with   API-driven   architectures , microservices, and event streaming (Kafka, Event Hub)
• Knowledge of   distributed caching   (Redis,   Hazelcast ) and performance optimization patterns
• Strong software engineering fundamentals testing, CI/CD, code quality, and design patterns
• Familiarity with   AI governance, model risk management, and security best practices   Ability to work across   strategic and hands-on engineering tasks
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments     Education &

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field   2 – 5 + years of software engineering experience, with a focus on building scalable systems
• Experience delivering   AI/ML-powered applications into production
• Strong understanding of   modern AI architectures   (LLMs, RAG, APIs, orchestration layers)
• Experience working with   cloud platforms   (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Experience in   investment management, trading systems, or financial data platforms
• Experience with   AI agent frameworks, MCP servers, or advanced orchestration patterns
• Experience working within   Agile/Scrum   teams following modern   SDLC   practices, including secure coding standards,   CI/CD     About CRD   Charles River Development (CRD) is the FinTech division of State Street. Together with State Street’s middle- and back-office services, Charles River’s cloud-based front-office technology forms the foundation of the State Street Alpha® Platform   - t he first front-to-back solution in the industry.   Our vision is to be the world’s leading investment platform, driving innovation, resiliency, and growth for investment firms globally. CRD Engineering is transforming the platform into a modern, cloud-native ecosystem leveraging Microsoft Azure, Kafka, Snowflake, and advanced AI technologies.   As part of this transformation, AI Enablement is a strategic priority   -   bringing together data, engineering, and intelligent automation to redefine investment workflows and deliver measurable client value.   About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
• Work, Live and Grow . We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible
• Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an

equal opportunity

and affirmative action employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers Salary Range $90,000 - $157,500 Annual The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified.

If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ. Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home . About State Street Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability.

We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement Job Application Disclosure It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.