Generative A.I. Engineer
Company: USAA
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: May 18, 2024
Job Description:
Why USAA?Why USAA?
Let's do something that really matters.
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial
security of millions of U.S. military members and their families.
Not all of our employees served in our nation's military, but we
all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We're
working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact
for our members.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and
service. They're what guides everything we do - from how we treat
our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what
makes us so special!The OpportunityThe OpportunityAs a dedicated
Generative A.I. Research Engineer, you will plan and conduct
research efforts to identify, investigate, evaluate, and explore
capabilities and limitations associated with USAA's Generative A.I.
technologies in support of the Bank's Advanced Analytics and
Strategy Enablement initiatives.You will be part of a dynamic
organization that is passionate about enabling and using AI/ML
methods to drive business outcomes in the banking and finance
industry. Your work will include a range of activities such as:
researching new technologies especially in the field of Generative
AI for suitability to use cases, collaborating with
cross-functional teams to scale and deliver execution support,
developing the technology skills within the organization, helping
people through the development of functioning applications, written
reports, presentations, and collaboration with teams across the
Enterprise. You will apply working knowledge of applicable business
practices and IT processes to tailor recommendations and deliver
insights to meet customer needs.This position can work remotely in
the continental U.S. with occasional business travel.What you'll
do:
- Independently conducts research to identify technology
capabilities and limitations.
- Independently and proactively maintains awareness of the
external landscape, to include technology trends in the
industry.
- Conducts hands-on experimentation and/or prototype development,
when required, to further research objectives.
- Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external
partners to increase the impact of research efforts.
- Participates in the generation and protection of intellectual
property.
- When applicable, provides technical analysis during planning
for integration of new capabilities into the Enterprise.
- Communicates research results and recommendations through
written reports, presentations, and/or demonstrations to inform
business decisions.
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are
effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in
accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.What
you have:
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or
Mathematics related field; OR 4 years of related experience in
Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics related experience
(in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be
substituted in lieu of degree.
- 4 years of experience conducting technical research, analysis,
testing, and/or prototype design and development of hardware or
software solutions.
- Working knowledge in current IT infrastructure and/or software
development tools/methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply technical
skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills that
demonstrate the ability to explain complex ideas.
- Prior experience developing and executing test plans, analyzing
results, and communicating conclusions and recommendations.
- Experience testing and learning in a fast-paced
environment.
- Prior experience analyzing, researching, and prototyping new
hardware or software solutions.
- Understanding of research best practices and risk management
policies and procedures.What sets you apart:
- 2 or more years of post-academic/non-internship professional
software development experience
- Self driven and independent problem solver
- Developing expertise in Generative AI; experience with
generative models and experience in deploying AI models in
production environments
- Proficiency in programming; ability to write robust code in
Python (preferred) or another programming language
- Demonstrated knowledge of RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation),
Zeroshot (ZSL), Multishot prompting and other prompt engineering
approaches, common AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch),
GIT, Docker and vector databases
- -Demonstrated knowledge of cloud AI services (AWS SageMaker,
GCP AI Platform, Azure ML) and APIs
- Proficiency in using and configuring Linux systems
- A demonstrated proficiency in containerization technologies
such as docker
- Additional coursework or certifications in machine learning,
NLP, Large Language Models (LLMs), multi-modal foundation models,
and generative AI techniques
- Innovative prompt design skills possessing the ability to
develop and refine advanced prompts to maximize the efficacy and
creativity of AI responses
- Understanding of trends in the GenAI landscape and know how to
prioritize and apply them to our offerings and projects
- Excited to share knowledge, open and/or participate in "why"
discussions, computational cognitive science or the idea of
building an AI being, and commitment to ethical AI practicesThe
above description reflects the details considered necessary to
describe the principal functions of the job and should not be
construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements
that may be performed in the job.What we offer:Compensation: USAA
has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing
ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the
salary range based on your experience and market data of the
position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The
salary range for this position is: $89,990.00-$172,000.00.Employees
may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and
individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of
Directors.Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class
benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional
wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and
vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits,
adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus
16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs.
Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education
assists employees with their professional goals.For more details on
our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on
USAAjobs.com.Applications for this position are accepted on an
ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is
filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the
same day they view this posting. -USAA is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
status as a protected veteran.
Keywords: USAA, Hampton , Generative A.I. Engineer, Engineering , Chesapeake, Virginia
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