AI Engineer

Return to search results AI Engineer Region   Americas Business Unit   Corporate Location   New York Job Description   Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.The Lazard Data Analytics Group, composed of data scientists, AI engineers, and software engineers, drives innovation by developing advanced AI and data science solutions that enhance decision-making across our financial advisory and asset management business lines. This team ensures Lazard stays at the forefront of a data-driven world, delivering insights that support client engagements and strengthen key partnerships, while keeping the firm competitive and efficient in an evolving financial landscape. The AI Engineer at Lazard will work within the AI & Data Group to design, develop, and deploy advanced AI-driven applications and solutions to support the Firm’s financial advisory and asset management businesses. The primary responsibility is to build large-scale AI and machine learning projects that deliver actionable insights and drive innovation. The AI Engineer will collaborate closely with investment bankers, asset managers, data scientists, software engineers, and senior management across the Firm to deliver impactful solutions. Successful candidates will possess advanced technical and domain expertise, along with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Required QualificationsBachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related fields.1-3 years of experience developing large scale GenAI applicationsExpertise in Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.Deep knowledge of machine learning algorithms and experience in productionizing AI models.Proficiency with frameworks for large language models (LLMs) such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, and VectorDBs.Experience developing and deploying AI solutions using cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.Advanced knowledge of unstructured data processing, including NLP (e.g., sentiment analysis, entity recognition, topic modeling, and retrieval-augmented generation).Proficiency in APIs and microservices frameworks like FastAPI or Flask.Demonstrated ability to query and analyze data from relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch).Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable business strategies for bankers, asset managers, and other stakeholders.Passion for building innovative, high-quality AI-driven products.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. It is a bonus to have:Prior experience in the financial industry or a strong interest in finance.Familiar with Databricks, Azure AI and Microsoft Copilot ecosystemExpertise in building advanced retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems and developing autonomous LLM agent workflows.Familiarity with MLOps workflows and tools like MLflow, Kubeflow, or Vertex AI.Experience with real-time AI applications and stream processing frameworks.Demonstrated success in delivering AI solutions with measurable business impact.Strong knowledge of advanced GenAI and communicating insights to non-technical audiences. What we offer We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions and will continue to invest in the development of your career.We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $110,000 - $140,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard Asset Management’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.  Does this sound like you?Apply! We’ll get in touch and let you know the next steps.                    Representation at LazardLazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively and make better decisions.Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize their individual potential and contribute to our collective success. This opportunity is closed to applications.