AI Data Engineer

Requisition Number: 80837

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Role Summary
T. Rowe Price is seeking an innovative Data AI Engineer to guide the development and deployment of scalable AI and data solutions that enable next generation data foundations and capabilities leveraging AI for data and data for AI. The successful candidate will be a hands-on contributor with deep technical skills, who can drive best practices and innovation in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status.

Responsibilities

• Technical design, development, and maintenance of advanced “AI for data” and “Data for AI” capabilities driving advanced data pipelines, analytics platforms, and AI/ML solutions.
• Collaborate with diverse set of team members varying from business stakeholders, data scientists, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Delivery of AI data foundations in the data supply chain process and data storage systems to ensure high-quality, reliable, and compliant data across the enterprise.
• Build and operationalize machine learning models, facilitating their integration into business workflows and production environments.
• Champion data governance, security, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with T. Rowe Price’s standards and industry best practices.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools to advance T. Rowe Price’s data and AI capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and optimize data solutions and platform performance, ensuring scalability and resilience.
• Document system architectures, processes, and best practices for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of professional experience in data engineering, AI, or machine learning roles.
• Strong proficiency in Python (preferred), Java, or Scala.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), preferably within a regulated industry.
• Hands-on expertise with big data technologies (Spark, Kafka) and modern data platforms (Snowflake)
• Proven track record deploying and maintaining machine learning models in production environments.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in the asset management or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and model lifecycle management.
• Industry certifications in cloud or data engineering technologies.
• Knowledge of data privacy, compliance (e.g., GDPR), and industry regulations relevant to financial services.

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home.

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CountryEEOText_Description: Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day. Benefits: We invest in our 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) Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.