This role pays less than
52%
of similar roles. Most pay
$157,200–$246,150
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$195k
versus about
$202k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Citi
Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.
Citi currently has
256 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$140,080–$210,120
across 238 roles with salary data.
The Forward Deployed Engineer, AI Transformation -Senior Vice President joins a dynamic team focused on re-engineering core business processes through artificial intelligence. This role involves partnering with business process owners to design and prototype innovative solutions, including proof-of-concepts and minimum viable products. The engineer serves as a technical translator between non-technical users and engineering teams while developing reference solutions for agentic systems. Key responsibilities include identifying automation opportunities, measuring initiative effectiveness through KPIs, and mentoring future experts. Required skills include experience in software engineering or machine learning, with specific expertise in LLMs, AI agents, natural language processing, and data modeling. Preferred technical competencies include familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure platforms, as well as data engineering principles like ETL processes. The role addresses the challenge of integrating AI capabilities into financial services operations.
What does a Forward Deployed Engineer earn?
Median $215000 from 45 postings across 23 companies.
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