Software Engineering Director – AI Technology

U.S. Bank

. Define and execute a multi-year AI technology strategy and roadmap across Wealth, Corporate, Commercial, and Institutional Banking .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeHopkins • North Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $170,255 - $200,300 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing AI technology strategies, leading AI transformation initiatives, and establishing scalable AI engineering practices. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive AI adoption across financial services environments.

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AI Technology StrategyGenerative AIMachine LearningSoftware Engineering LeadershipStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Artificial IntelligenceGenerative AIMachine LearningAI Solutions DeliverySoftware EngineeringCloud TechnologiesData PlatformsEnterprise ArchitectureAI GovernanceRisk Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluencingCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AI PlatformsFederated Operating ModelsAI Engineering PracticesSoftware Development LifecycleReusable Services

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesComplianceRegulatory RequirementsWorkforce PlanningCapability Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute a multi-year AI technology strategy and roadmap across Wealth, Corporate, Commercial, and Institutional Banking
Lead development and operation of a federated AI delivery model with AI engineering pods embedded within business-aligned technology organizations
Partner with senior business, product, and technology leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value AI use cases
Accelerate adoption of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, and enterprise AI platforms
Collaborate with enterprise AI organizations and Centers of Excellence to leverage shared platforms, reusable services, and standardized AI architectures
Establish scalable AI engineering practices, frameworks, tooling, and governance
Drive AI-enabled improvements across the software development lifecycle to increase engineering productivity, code quality, delivery speed, and operational excellence
Lead AI talent strategy, including workforce planning, recruitment, capability development, mentoring, and upskilling
Ensure adherence to Responsible AI, model governance, security, compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements
Influence executive stakeholders and technology leaders to create alignment, remove barriers, and scale AI innovation throughout WCIB
Serve as Head of WCIB AI Technology for U.S. Bank

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
10 or more years of relevant software engineering experience
Six or more years of experience leading multiple software engineering teams
Proven experience leading large-scale AI, data, platform, or technology transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), Agentic AI, and enterprise AI platforms
Experience building and scaling product-oriented technology teams and federated operating models
Demonstrated success delivering AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes
Strong background in software engineering, cloud technologies, data platforms, and enterprise architecture
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to influence across complex organizations and align multiple stakeholders toward common outcomes
Experience partnering with senior executives, product organizations, and enterprise technology teams
Expertise in assessing AI opportunities and risks while balancing innovation, governance, and business value
Experience working within financial services environments preferred
Ability to work from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week
Ability to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies
Must satisfy applicable employment eligibility verification requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension