Director, Software Engineering

A privately held financial services company that provides financial expertise and helps people live the lives they want.
Machine Learning
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Finance · AI

Description For Director, Software Engineering

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Director of Software Engineering for their Asset Management Technology team. This role is perfect for an experienced engineering lead with deep hands-on systems development experience and expertise in GenAI implementation within finance. The position focuses on leading a team developing a Large Language Model (LLM)-first knowledge stack for investment professionals at Fidelity Asset Management.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and designing production applications using AI technology, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where quick time-to-market is essential. They will be responsible for working with senior stakeholders, mentoring junior team members, and helping drive innovation in AI applications.

The role requires someone who can balance technical expertise with leadership skills, having both the deep technical knowledge needed for AI implementation and the ability to guide and grow team members. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI applications in finance, developing solutions that will assist analysts and portfolio managers in their information processing tasks.

Working in a hybrid model at Fidelity's Boston office, the successful candidate will be part of a company that values innovation and provides comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, extensive healthcare coverage, and generous parental leave policies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the intersection of AI and financial technology.

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Responsibilities For Director, Software Engineering

  • Lead an applied technical group building knowledge-based applications
  • Work with senior business, architecture and engineering stakeholders
  • Mentor junior individual contributors
  • Develop and design production applications using AI technology
  • Help deliver first-of-a-kind knowledge-based applications for investment professionals

Requirements For Director, Software Engineering

Python
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or relevant field
  • 10+ years of industrial experience
  • Understanding of GenAI applications production deployment
  • Mastery of design patterns and object-oriented programming
  • Strong understanding of large scale application design, SOA, microservices
  • Strong attention to detail and automated testing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience managing exploration vs exploitation tradeoff

Benefits For Director, Software Engineering

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • 16-week maternity leave & 12-week parental leave
  • Student loan assistance

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